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Water Penetration and Air Leakage Testing of Flanged Window Details
January 23, 2020
For full article information please visit: http://ow.ly/y6IU30q6H7V Multifamily building has been one of the fastest growing market sectors over the past five years, and outlooks predict this trend will continue. Nationwide, authorities having jurisdiction have …
Read MoreWhy Facility-care is Critical for Healthcare
January 8, 2020
When is the last time you got a physical from a doctor? Buildings like humans are constructed with systems that wear out and need maintenance. Buildings have skin (building envelope), bones (structure), pulmonary systems …
Read MoreSilica Exposure Limits: Changing the Way You Work
April 20, 2016
Silica is one of the most common, naturally-occurring elements on the planet. It is everywhere and, unfortunately, also known to present serious health hazards to people, especially those working in and around construction sites. The …
Read MoreSelecting the Construction Materials Consultant with the Systems That are Right for Your Project Needs
March 25, 2016
At Terracon, we are continually looking for opportunities to provide more value to our clients and improve the way we do business. Hiring and training qualified people to work in construction materials is the most …
Read MoreAir Barrier Testing Reveals Cost Reduction Solutions for School System
March 17, 2016
Ever notice a breeze in older buildings, even when it is not windy? Many buildings are leaking air, which means the owners are losing money. The Charlotte Mecklenburg School System (CMSS), one of the largest in the …
Read MoreJust Testing or Real Teaming
March 2, 2016
The article discusses how advances in construction materials engineering testing and using advanced collaboration methods, can help achieve better results.
Read MoreElevated Engineering
March 2, 2016
Roof top pools and other similar elevated swimming pool structures present a very unique set of considerations that must be thoroughly incorporated in the design and construction of these features. It is common that these …
Read MoreGridiron Materials Testing: Preparing for Kickoff
March 2, 2016
The Minnesota Vikings have a new fan. Walter Krahl might not be sitting in one of U.S. Bank Stadium’s 65,400 seats next year when the NFL team hosts its season opener, but this Terracon materials …
Read MoreHere’s how to improve environmental health and safety
September 25, 2015
Don’t blame an employee for an unsafe behavior; instead look at the factors behind the act. Proactive organizations recognize that adopting a “systems approach” to their environmental, health and safety (EHS) management creates a stronger, …
Read MoreSecuring the Facility: Historic Data Center Roof Reconfiguration
August 10, 2015
When you’re responsible for housing the data center operations for the Southeast’s largest concentration of telecommunications companies, the words “leaky roof” are likely to cause you more than just a little anxiety. So when a …
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