Archives for June 2007
StructuredRisk Named Recipient of RIMS 2007 Arthur Quern Quality Award
As the construction industry transitioned from the realm of highly trained and apprenticed artisans to a more production line oriented process, many leaders in the industry failed to adopt some key principles of production utilized in other industries. Specifically the development of quality control procedures has lagged behind the other more-developed industries such as food [...]
4 June 2007 | Construction, Construction Defect, Construction and Law, Experts, Technology | No Comments
Popularity of Hidden Deck Fasteners Validated by Major U.S. Decking Material Manufacturers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwire - May 30, 2007) - The use of hidden deck fasteners in the deck building industry is rapidly gaining acceptance as many of the United States’ top decking material manufacturers begin offering their own custom fasteners. TimberTech, Fiber Composites and Procell Decking Systems have launched hidden deck fastener products for composite and [...]
3 June 2007 | Construction, General, Technology | No Comments
It Makes Sense To Hire An Expert
Summer time is the season of vacations, fun and, for many Community Associations, construction. Most Managers are very thorough and knowledgeable, and have assisted Associations with construction projects. Some Board members have worked in the construction industry and have valuable insights. So why is it wise to involve an independent engineer, architect, or construction expert (here called [...]
3 June 2007 | Construction, Construction and Law, Experts | No Comments
How to Calculate Pi by Throwing Frozen Hot Dogs
Okay, so maybe this is a little strange on not entirely practical, but it seems fun and interesting. Most lay people associate construction work with a lot of banging, cutting, lifting and other tasks mostly involving more braun than brain. But in actuality, there is a lot of math and science that goes into construction. [...]
1 June 2007 | Construction, Experts, General | No Comments
