Remodeling projects can vary in complexity and size. It could involve a single room or an entire house.
A building envelope is like the skin or shell of a structure. It is an essential part of the building structure that helps protect against external forces such as the weather. The envelope offers the first impression of the building's aesthetic appeal. If this shell is exposed, the framing and structures beneath become vulnerable.
As construction claims consultants, we specialize in dispute resolution. The expert advice that we provide is based on your specific circumstances, ensuring that we provide the right information to support you during every step of your claim.
If you’ve not hired a roofing contractor before, any sort of roofing project can seem a little daunting. Knowing what to expect can help to ease some of the worries that you may have and keep you feeling in control.
Owning a home comes with a wide range of unique tasks and a lot of responsibility. Fortunately, a good general contractor can help you achieve all your home improvement goals. As a construction expert, your contractor will oversee your home improvement projects efficiently and properly. Some of the most important questions you need to ask to make the right decision include:
If you are planning a construction, one of your first priorities will be making sure that your contract is watertight. Your contract basically forms the blueprint for the whole project, defining who is involved, who is responsible for the work, how long it’s going to take and how much it’s going to cost. A great contract is written clearly and fairly and agreed with all parties before they sign on the dotted line.
Quality control in construction, also sometimes known as quality assurance or QA, is defined as being the processes or procedures that the contractor will engage in to ensure that the required quality of the project is met. A successful construction project will normally only be complete after the quality standards for the project set out by the owner have been met.
Generally, construction defects refer to a deficiency in the construction process – be that in design, materials, or workmanship – which leads to a failure in some aspect of the structure being built, and that causes damage to a person or property (financial or otherwise).
Forensic Architecture stands at the intersection of modeling and mystery. This field melds design and reconstructive modeling with the structure. Forensic architecture looks at potential failure mechanisms. The goal is to prevent failure or to uncover the truth and learn from it.
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