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Authored by Ana Gutierrez, P.Eng., District Manager, British Columbia Published July 30, 2026 This year, 2026, marks three milestones in my professional journey: When people…

In construction disputes, delay and disruption are often treated as interchangeable concepts, despite addressing different issues.  Delay refers to the point at which completion is achieved later than planned.  Disruption commonly…

Gregory R. Gilson, Director, Rimkus Energy and Resilience Practice, explores how commercial office buildings are converted to net-zero energy and why building owners should consider…

Roofing consultants provide independent design and quality assurance, contractors install and repair, and forensic investigators evaluate failures after damage or claims. This guide compares the three roles across independence, scope, warranties, and when to engage each discipline.

An owner’s representative is a third party retained by a building owner to provide independent analysis and recommendations across a construction project. This guide covers where the role’s authority comes from, how it differs from contractors and construction managers, and when engagement adds value.

Commercial roofing project management moves through six phases: assessment, system selection, planning, installation, inspection, and warranty management. This guide covers the tear-off versus recover decision, code compliance, QA versus QC oversight, and warranty protection for building owners.

Most commercial roof leaks occur at penetrations and terminations where building systems meet the membrane. This guide covers how MEP coordination failures at rooftop equipment, drains, and flashing contribute to recurring roof problems, warning signs to check, and remediation considerations.

Rooftop solar can alter roof warranty status, add structural loads requiring stamped documentation, and create capital costs when roof and panel service lives mismatch. This guide covers what building owners should evaluate before committing to a commercial array.

Reflective roof coatings typically cost a fraction of full replacement and can defer it when the substrate is dry and at least five years of service life remain. This guide covers retrofit eligibility, code requirements, incentives, and reserve planning for commercial properties.

Weatherization reduces uncontrolled air and moisture movement through the building envelope. This guide covers how it differs from insulation, the warning signs, energy audit levels, ventilation risks, and the compliance and tax factors shaping commercial projects.

Under the 2025 NYC Energy Conservation Code, full window replacement is treated as an alteration that must meet current fenestration thresholds, while glass-only work follows repair provisions. This guide covers degradation signs, costs, code paths, and component choices for commercial projects.

California commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet must report energy use annually by June 1 under AB 802, while Title 24 applies when a building permit is pulled. This guide covers state benchmarking, the 2025 Energy Code, CALGreen, and local rules in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Berkeley.