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The Best Mediation Turns the Page

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Several years ago I participated in a mediation related to a commercial building which had been plagued by persistent roof leaks over a period of more than 5 years since its construction. The owner had grown exasperated by having to…

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Learning from Building Envelope Failures

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Recently, I had the pleasure and honor of delivering a 1-hour HSW continuing education presentation on “Learning from Building Envelope Failures” to the Vermont 2014 ACX, a collaborative event organized by Vermont Chapter CSI and AIA Vermont. The presentation included…

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Posted in Building Repair, Construction Administration, Construction Documents, Design, Project Administration, Project Management

Using Continuous Rigid Insulation to Solve a Roof Ice Problem

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  This Vermont church roof (top photo) suffered from ice build-up, leaks, and giant icicles below the eaves of the relatively new sanctuary roof. The original intent for construction of the sanctuary roof was a ‘dropped’ cathedral ceiling with fiberglass…

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Posted in Building Repair, Design, Roofing

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