A roof that isn’t leaking is not necessarily a roof in good condition. Membrane degradation, flashing separation, and drainage failures can progress for years before…
All roofing systems have unique advantages and disadvantages that should be weighed and understood. Choosing the best low-slope roofing system depends on a variety of…
To meet global climate goals and support initiatives to transition to net-zero carbon and climate-resilient operations, building owners and managers will need to upgrade, retrofit,…
Legislation Following the Berkeley Balcony Collapse In 2015, a fifth-floor apartment balcony in Berkeley, California, collapsed during a party, resulting in the deaths of…
By the time board members demand answers about unexpected capital expenditures, the window for cost-effective intervention has already closed. GAO analysis shows federal facility maintenance…
The Importance of Self-Reporting for New York City’s FISP As a property owner, it is crucial to understand an owner’s responsibility to maintain their buildings….
Learning From Disaster: Unravelling the Grenfell Tower Fire In June of 2017, Grenfell Tower, a high-rise residential building in West London, caught fire. It began…
In New York City, buildings greater than six stories tall are subject to the Façade Inspection and Safety Program (FISP). During the cyclical inspection, a building’s façade…
Carbon Footprint Reduction To meet climate targets, building owners and operators will need to upgrade, retrofit, and ultimately decarbonize their properties. Decreasing energy use in…
Background A sports organization was considering partnering with a provider of a novel technology for reducing the risk of ankle sprains. Services Provided Rimkus was…
Background An international sports federation was developing a digital tool to rate quality of sport technologies on its website, with the goals of educating federation…