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    Managing Today’s Properties:
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What to Look for in a Plan and Cost Review (PCR) or Pre-Construction Analysis (PCA) Provider

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP17 January, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
PCR construction worker and man in suit shaking hands

In commercial construction lending, the plan and cost review (PCR) is a standard part of the underwriting process. So standard, that most lenders don’t think much about who provides the PCR or what’s in it, so long as it gets done. That’s a mistake. A thorough, accurate, and expert PCR can prevent costly mistakes, while…

4 Construction Drawing Mistakes That Will Come Back to Haunt You

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP12 January, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
Construction drawings

We don’t have to tell you that construction lending is high risk and that the more complex the project, the more risks there are. As part of construction lending due diligence, most institutions require a Plan and Cost Review (PCR). What many lenders don’t know, however, is that not every PCR provider has the expertise…

Here Are Your Top 10 Favorite Posts from 2017

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP4 January, 2018 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Top 10

As we head into the new year, we like to look back to see which of our posts you enjoyed in the previous year, so we can bring you more of what you want. We thought it would be fun for you to see which of our posts were the most popular in 2017. Based…

What Is An Exposure Assessment And How Do You Complete One?

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC27 December, 2017 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
Exposure Assessment two men with hazmat suits and masks

An exposure assessment is a necessary and important tool for ensuring the health and safety of your workers. But many employers don’t understand exactly what it is, why they need it, or how to do it right. Here’s what you need to know. Definition: An exposure assessment evaluates the nature and magnitude of exposures to…

Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Hazard Communication Plan

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC20 December, 2017 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
man in hazmat suite and mask Hazard Communication Plans

Hazard Communication Plans (HCPs) are a required, and often overlooked, element of any company’s workplace health and safety plan. Failure to communicate hazards appropriately has steep costs in terms of worker health, both in the short and the long term. Yet in the past year, OSHA has issued more than 5,000 citations for violations of…

How to Prevent Slip, Trip, and Fall Injuries This Winter

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC14 December, 2017 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
workers shoveling snow in winter in city

Slips, trips, and falls (STFs) are a leading cause of workplace injuries year round, and in winter the dangers increase. Icy sidewalks, frost-heaved walk surfaces, wet entryways, and dark stairwells all contribute to potential STFs. Property owners and employers can both be held liable for injuries that occur on the premises or while working, especially…

What Is Industrial Hygiene, and Why You Need to Know About It

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC6 December, 2017 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
Industrial Hygiene Three laborers in safety helmets are working in factory

Nearly 2.9 million non-fatal workplace injuries occurred in the most recent year reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Another 4,836 workplace incidents resulted in a fatality in the same year. That’s approximately 3 out of every 100 full-time employees who were harmed on the job. Obviously, none of us wants to put even one…

Big EPA Fines for Violating ‘Little’ Lead Paint Rule

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC29 November, 2017 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
lead-based paint Environmental Protection Agency EPA headquarters

Despite being outlawed in 1978, lead-based paint continues to be the main way people in the U.S. become exposed to lead. Lead exposure causes a variety of health problems, including behavioral disorders, seizures, and death. Children under the age of 6 are most at risk, but even adults can suffer health consequences. It’s no wonder,…

What Contractors Need to Know About Lead Paint

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC14 November, 2017 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
orange cone and yellow caution tape to warn of lead paint

It’s common to think that only the owners of old houses have to worry about lead paint. Unfortunately, that’s simply not true. Anyone who works in the renovation, repair, or painting industry needs to understand the hazards of lead paint and how to protect themselves and their employees as well as the building occupants. This…

Here’s What You Need to Do After Your Mold Remediation

Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC8 November, 2017 Michael Collins, CIH, CSP, CIEC
taking mold off wall

No property owner wants to hear that one of their buildings has a mold problem. Unfortunately, any building can be susceptible under the right conditions. All a mold outbreak needs is moisture, warmth, and organic matter to grow on. Moisture can be caused by a natural disaster, a leaky pipe, or even simply excess humidity…

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