When hurricane winds blow out and flood waters recede, the work of hurricane recovery begins. Our crews are currently on the ground in both Texas and Florida assisting in hurricane recovery efforts after Harvey and Irma. I’m personally overseeing asbestos and water damage assessment teams at seven sites in Texas and 24 in Florida, ranging…
Hurricane Harvey flood waters have largely receded from Houston, and Hurricane Irma has long since passed through Florida, both leaving massive water damage in their wakes. Many people continue to be homeless or displaced, and many businesses are unable to operate. Hundreds of residential and commercial buildings remain unusable due to water damage. Our teams…
In the aftermath of the Houston flooding and the havoc wreaked by Irma, water damage is on everyone’s mind. And with water damage, comes mold growth. In fact, you don’t have to be hit by a hurricane to run into a mold problem. Even a small-scale issue such as a window leak or a dripping…
Historic flooding in Houston has emergency workers scrambling to deal with the aftermath, while people from all over the U.S. and the world send prayers, well wishes, and practical assistance. Meanwhile, many observers are asking the obvious questions: Could this have been prevented? Who is at fault? And how do we move forward? At GLE,…
When you hire a contractor to conduct renovations, repairs, or to construct a new facility, many property owners and managers know that the contractor should be required to bond the project. But what exactly does it mean for a contractor to bond a construction project, and why should you care? Contractor’s bonds mitigate owner risk…
When a contractor advertises that their company is “bonded and insured,” it provides a level of trust for the owners and managers who hire them. Unfortunately, not all bonding and insurance is created equal. Owners who don’t thoroughly understand the types and levels of contractor’s insurance put themselves at unnecessary risk. Here’s what you need…
