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Tagged: Facilities
What’s Under the Hood (Concrete)?
August 20, 2017
Using ultrasonic echo tomography is a very useful structural diagnostic technique for diagnosing surface and internal concrete defects. Cracks, spalls, and surface defects such as voids, honeycombing, exposed rebar, etc., are typical symptoms of distress …
Read MoreThe Age of the Drone: How Unmanned Aircraft Systems Expand Building Investigation Boundaries
July 21, 2017
When a window is too high to reach, a building is difficult to access by scaffolding, or a facility is too large to survey—call in the drones! The introduction of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), …
Read MoreAir Barrier Testing: Revealing Cost Reduction Solutions for School Systems
May 31, 2017
Ever notice a breeze in older buildings even when it is not windy? Many buildings leak air, which means their owners are losing money. The Charlotte Mecklenburg School System (CMSS), the 19th largest in the …
Read MoreGoing the Distance: Managing budget constraints and contractor issues for Clemson University’s Performing Arts Center Project
May 4, 2017
Any firm can look good in front of its client when a project is going smoothly and the budget is more than sufficient to complete all objectives. The firm looks good for bringing the project …
Read MoreModified Bitumen Roofing: A High Performance Option
April 19, 2017
No one cares about the roof… until water is dripping on your new computer. A leaking roof is one of the leading causes of mold growth, inventory damage and destruction of building components such as …
Read MoreReal-time Information Saves Time and Money: Maturity Meter Speeds-up Completion of Concrete Construction Projects
March 28, 2017
Many materials testing activities are used to evaluate when certain construction activities can move to the next stage. Soil compaction testing of fill materials determines if additional fill can be placed or if paving or …
Read MoreGetting it Done: Teamwork and Planning Resolve a Moisture Intrusion Issue on a Tight Deadline
February 3, 2017
“We can’t close the bank in order for you to fix our soggy floor issues,” said the manager of a longtime national retail banking client. This statement had Terracon’s facilities team focused on figuring out …
Read MoreThree Things You Didn’t Know About BECx in LEEDv4
January 20, 2017
Anyone who has ever had to resolve issues in a leaky building knows if the building enclosure is not designed and constructed as intended, it becomes very difficult to balance and optimize the mechanical performance …
Read MoreInvesting in Partnership: Expanding Facilities Through Collaboration
December 28, 2016
Owners and developers understand the value of their building investments is only “skin deep.” Without a well-constructed façade and roof, a building’s life expectancy can be greatly reduced and serious problems can result. When Skanska …
Read MoreTallahassee
October 31, 2016
Terracon is dedicated to providing high quality engineering services to our clients in Florida and throughout the Southeast. Our talented team members provide geotechnical services, environmental site assessments, construction materials engineering and testing, and property …
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