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How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Commercial Roof?

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP

commercial roof, construction consulting, commercial roofing, roof replacement

Sooner or later, every building, commercial or otherwise, encounters roof problems. This critical element of the building envelope is constantly subjected to weather, debris, and aging, factors that eventually wear down even the highest quality roof. Improper roof installation can accelerate the speed of deterioration. When leaks or other problems appear, it’s critical to...

Issuing an A&E RFP? Six Criteria You Probably Haven’t Stipulated—But Definitely Should

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP

Capabilities, experience, background—these are standard requirements on an Architecture and Engineering (A&E) RFP, and for obvious reasons. Along with quality control measures, complaint resolution procedures, and identification of management and project personnel, these form the core items most RFPs require from prospective providers. A review of these criteria allows agencies and organizations to form a...

When Retail Stinks: How Eliminating Unpleasant Odors Put One Store Back in Business

Edmund Smith, CHMM Edmund Smith, CHMM

Odor problems in a building can be both difficult to track down, and impossible to live with. In office buildings, bad smells create a noxious work environment, and lead to tenant complaints. In a retail establishment, odors can have an even more direct impact on the bottom line, in the form of turning customers away....

Category: MEP Engineering

How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Commercial Roof?

Issuing an A&E RFP? Six Criteria You Probably Haven’t Stipulated—But Definitely Should

When Retail Stinks: How Eliminating Unpleasant Odors Put One Store Back in Business

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