Moisture Analysis in Storm-Damaged Florida Condominium

Two multi-story oceanfront condominium buildings that were under construction in southeast Florida were damaged by winds and heavy rains during a tropical storm.  At the time of the storm lower floors of the building had been enclosed, and drywall installation … Read More

Fire in Asbestos Abatement Project in High-Rise Office Building

Asbestos-containing fireproofing was being removed from a 20 story office building in a major West coast city.  One night, fire broke out in the asbestos removal project on the 10th floor of the building.  The fire consumed the decontamination unit … Read More

Hurricane and Flood Damages to New Orleans High-Rise Building

A high-rise office building/hotel complex in the New Orleans area was severely damaged by Hurricane Katrina’s wind-driven rains which penetrated through the building’s curtain wall, as well as by hurricane-related flooding, which resulted in damage throughout the lower floor of … Read More