Structural Engineering Blog
How to Deal with Frozen Pipes in Your Building
Are you prepared to deal with frozen pipes in your building this winter? Most buildings have preventative measures – such as insulation in exterior walls, attics, and crawl spaces – which do a good job of holding in the heat and protecting water pipes, but if you have extended periods of long-term cold weather or…
Top 8 Things Building Owners and Managers Should Do to Prepare for Winter
Is your facility prepared for winter? Winter can be a challenging season for property owners and building managers. Inclement weather can strike without notice, and if you’re not prepared, your building and occupants could suffer costly damage. As the seasons change and temperatures drop, make sure you plan adequately and take these essential steps for…
How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck with Parking Structure Maintenance
Parking Structure Maintenance Most people, including professionals in the commercial property industry, are either unaware or refuse to accept that parking structures require maintenance. The truth is, they begin to deteriorate before they are open to the public and do so exponentially after just a few years. Unlike the structure of the building or buildings…
The Importance of Physical Security for Commercial Buildings
Did you know that according to storefrontsafety.org, “every year in the United States there are as many as 22,000 crashes into stores, offices, bus stops, shopping centers, post offices, restaurants, and storefronts? More than 4,000 pedestrians, patrons, and employees are severely injured each year, and tragically preliminary data show as many as 500 deaths result…
What is Water Intrusion and Why is it Dangerous?
Are you a building owner or manager? Have you scheduled an inspection of your facility yet this year? Don’t put off inspections, especially if your facility has experienced a high amount of rainfall this year, or if you’ve had water intrusion issues in the past! Water intrusion is simple: it’s any unwanted movement of water…
Why Careers in Structural Engineering are in High Demand
Have you been considering a career in structural engineering? If you’re looking for a career with a high level of problem solving and using cutting-edge technology, this field may be for you. Not only do engineering careers provide stability for you and your family, but you’re working on challenging projects that solve problems for the…
Waterproofing is Your Parking Structure’s Best Defense
If you’re the owner of a facility with a parking, you know how important it is to keep up with repair and replacement maintenance tasks. Do you know how damaging water, ice melt and other moisture is to the structural integrity of your parking structure? Because reinforced concrete is the primary material used for parking…
How to Avoid Major Parking Structure Repair Costs
There are many factors that influence how long a parking structure will last and at what point you will need to tear it down and rebuild. How can you avoid expensive repairs or a rebuild in the future? Parking structures are directly exposed to the elements, unlike a building structure that’s protected by a building…
How to Prevent Falls from Ladders, Roofs, and Scaffolding
Falls are a hazard in many workplace environments. They can happen during walking, climbing a ladder, and unfortunately, due to the carelessness of workers. How can you protect your workers? Studies by the Bureau of Labor Statistics show there are more than 600 fatal falls annually. Regular fall protection training and enforcement of safety standards…
Commercial Roof Inspection Spring Checklist
Many facilities often go year after year without a proper, comprehensive roof inspection. Managers may assume that the roof is sound and even ignore obvious issues, which will only become more and more severe. Symptoms such as cracking, ponding water, and accumulated debris can indicate a significant problem. Regular, proper inspections of your roof can…