Marco Rodriguez on July 16th, 2018.
Falls from heights and on a working surface are among the leading causes of serious work-related injuries and deaths. In recent years, OSHA has updated its rule on Walking-Working Surfaces and Personal Fall Protection Systems (OSHA 1910.27(b)(1)(i) to better protect workers from these hazards—clarifying standards and adding training and...
Marco Rodriguez on October 17th, 2016.
This is Part Three of a three part series on structural issues impacting balconies. In Parts One and Two of this series, we addressed the warning signs of structural damage to concrete and concrete/metal mixed media balconies. In Part Three, we take a look at the wood underlayment hidden within concrete balconies. When most commercial...
Marco Rodriguez on July 6th, 2016.
In Part One of this series, we addressed the warning signs of structural damage to concrete balconies. In Part Two, we take a look at the metal decking on metal/concrete mixed media balconies. These installations often add a clean, modern look and feel to buildings such as high rise condominiums. While the combination of concrete and...
Marco Rodriguez on June 27th, 2016.
Q: Structural engineering consulting would seem to be an unnecessary expense for most building repair and maintenance projects. When is a structural engineer needed? A: Structural engineers offer a different perspective. Although you typically look to these professionals for structural issues, you’ll also want to bring in a professional...
Marco Rodriguez on June 12th, 2016.
Balconies are a welcome asset in most commercial office buildings and condominium communities. However, it’s important that balconies be inspected regularly (usually once a year) to ensure that they remain structurally sound. Depending upon the materials used in your balcony (concrete, metal, wood), there are definite warning signs indicating...
Marco Rodriguez on April 13th, 2016.
Old or new, no building is perfect. Water leakage at windows, roofs and exterior walls is fairly common. When this happens, often the first reaction of a building owner, property manager or association board is to immediately reach out to a contractor to fix the problem. While this might seem like a sound solution, in many cases what you think...