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Western Specialty Contractors Roofing Experts Recommend Monthly Housekeeping to Prevent Unnecessary Roof Damage

Civil + Structural Engineer

Simple roof housekeeping by a maintenance technician is a task that Western Specialty Contractors’ roofing experts highly recommend on a monthly basis, but often gets overlooked. Poor clean-up by workers who have performed work on a roof and left behind trash and debris such as caulk tubes or rags can cause major problems if not cleaned up.

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Proactive Building Maintenance: Save Big with Routine Care

CCR Magazine

Some building materials are more durable than others, like stone and steel, but unfortunately the days of structures surviving thousands of years, like the Egyptian pyramids and Roman cathedrals, are over. Therefore, preventive maintenance of building exteriors has become more important than ever.

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BIM Dimensions 101: 3D, 4D, 5D,6D, 7D, 8D, & Beyond

Autodesk Construction Cloud

We don't always throw around the word "revolutionary," but building information modeling (BIM) has truly been that over the last few decades. Remember, BIM is all about creating and managing the information of buildings. Shape 3D is the fundamental and most common use of BIM, and it represents the basic structure of a building.

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Preventing flooring failures: Factors to consider in substrate prep

Construction Specifier

Certified installers, especially those who carry substrate prep certification, are trained to assess and correct moisture and pH issues, so flooring projects start on the right foot, and help protect the integrity of the floor’s performance and design. After 60 seconds, plus or minus five seconds, measure pH using a strip.

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Multi-Site Facility Renovation, Repair, Maintenance, & Sustainability

Building Information Management

Facilities operations involving multiple sites and building types/ages can be efficiently managed with the right mix of global oversight and local execution as well as consistent application of LEAN best management practices. Without this leadership, Owners don’t stand a chance of efficiently managing their real property portfolios.

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6 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Commercial Roof (and Your Budget!)

Flynn

Your commercial roof system may comprise 30% of your total building envelope, but it’s protecting 100% of your assets. Perform regular inspections and audits. Out of sight, out of mind” certainly applies to your building’s roof, but only until it leaks. Create a preventive maintenance plan. See what your roofer sees.

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6 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Commercial Roof (and Your Budget!)

Flynn

Your commercial roof system may comprise 30% of your total building envelope, but it’s protecting 100% of your assets. Perform regular inspections and audits. Out of sight, out of mind” certainly applies to your building’s roof, but only until it leaks. Create a preventive maintenance plan. See what your roofer sees.