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Rooftop Solar: Pros and Cons
How a great solution could turn into your biggest nightmare even though Hawaii is one of the best locations for solar. Please download the original PDF version of this article by clicking here.
Roof Coatings: Things to Know before Making a Decision
Your roof is one of the most important assets of your building, responsible for keeping weather out and taking major abuse from mother nature. Many building owners, home owners, building managers, and building
Construction Management: Building Value at Every Step of a Project
Construction projects are unique in a few ways – each one is different from the next and require a team of individuals working together towards common goals and interests to be successful. Owners rely on skilled experts.
Registered Building Envelope Consultant (RBEC)
A registered building envelope consultant is a valuable resource. They possess specialized knowledge to assess and design a building's exterior components, ensuring proper insulation, waterproofing, air tightness, and overall energy efficiency.
Special Inspection Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Material
Spray applied fire resistive materials (SFRMs), including mastic and intumescent types, are used to protect structural components like steel beams and columns from fire damage by creating a protective layer that expands when exposed to heat, effectively slowing the structural failure during a fire, allowing more time for evacuation and firefighting efforts; this is considered a crucial part of passive fire protection in buildings.
Designing Roofs for Hawaii: How Resiliency and Sustainability Play a Critical Role.
Every client: “I want a roof that lasts forever, doesn’t leak, and doesn’t break the bank.” So how do we provide our clients/building owners with a roof that performs, especially in Hawaii, while also being mindful of their budget? Two terms that come to mind when designing and implementing a roofing solution are resiliency and sustainability.
“What are your thoughts about green/sustainable building versus cost efficiency?”
Missouri wants to bar cities from green building codes if it increases the cost of the building. Thoughts?