When unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) first became widely available to the public, they were viewed primarily as a toy for hobbyists. However, when the FAA released rules governing their commercial use in 2016, that ruling opened the door for a wide range of practical applications. Today, UAVs, popularly known as drones, are being used extensively…
Property owners and managers are well aware of the dangers of Hurricane Season across the Southeastern United States. We spend millions of dollars preparing for recovery and risk mitigation, and there’s no doubt a bad hurricane season can cause a lot of property damage. But the reality is that catastrophic events happen all year long,…
While Hurricane Irma seems almost a distant memory to many, Florida has not forgotten. Many areas are still reeling from its effects. For instance, the 97-mile stretch between Key Largo and Key West sustained the heaviest damage and is still in recovery. According to the Miami Herald, tourism is a $2.7 billion industry in Monroe…
It’s a word that evokes childhood nightmares of quicksand and disappearing into the void. The word is “sinkhole” and, unfortunately, it’s not only the stuff of nightmares but a real possibility for millions of Floridians. More than most parts of the U.S., Florida is susceptible to sinkholes because of the geology of the peninsula. Under…
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…
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 a portion of Interstate 85 in Atlanta collapsed on March 30, the entire world collectively gasped. Was it a terrorist attack, arson, deliberate sabotage? Was it aging infrastructure and a sign that our nation is dangerously behind on infrastructure updates? While many details remain unknown, the evidence points to a combination of factors including…
