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OSHA Reveals Preliminary List of Top Ten Violations for 2019

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APNovember 20, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
OSHA Violations Fall Protection

Annually, around 5,000 workers die and millions are injured on the job. Many of these deaths and injuries are preventable, caused by Occupational Safety and Health Agency (OSHA) violations. In September, OSHA revealed preliminary data about the top ten violations they’ve cited in 2019. The list is largely unchanged from 2018, with two violations trading…

What You Need to Know About Environmental Compliance Services

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJune 26, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
environmental compliance

For commercial property owners, purchasers, and developers, environmental compliance services are a critical component of due diligence and risk mitigation. Environmental compliance services can protect from liability associated with land contamination, unexpected costs associated with environmental clean-up, and unfavorable purchases of previously contaminated property. Environmental compliance services also are critical in preventing unnecessary government fines…

Here’s What You Need to Know About Plan and Cost Reviews

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED APJune 19, 2019 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
plan and cost review construction documents

The plan and cost review (PCR) can help commercial lenders mitigate their risk on construction loans. The PCR helps to ensure that plans are constructible, that costs are realistic, and that payments to the contractor are scheduled appropriately. Commercial construction is a complex and risky business. Lenders operating in this space must weigh the value…

How to Protect Your Construction Project from a Common Lending Mistake

Jill Hanson, CDT, CITMay 16, 2019 Jill Hanson, CDT, CIT

In an ideal world, every new construction project would take place on a plot of perfectly clean and prepared land that is well suited exactly for the purpose. In reality, most projects, especially those in urban areas, are sited on property that has a history, and not always a clean one. Often, that history means…

What Is a Building Condition Assessment and When Do You Need One?

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APMay 8, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Building Condition Assessment

A Building Condition Assessment (BCA), also known as a Facility Condition Assessment (FCA), is a systematic inspection, review, and report on the state of a commercial building’s structure and systems. It is often compared to a home inspection, but it provides more detailed information and is necessarily more complex due to the nature of and…

How to Know When You Need a Roof Consultant

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED APJanuary 16, 2019 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
roof consultant

Imagine this. You’ve just taken over management of a new facility. The roof was replaced six months ago, so it’s the last thing you think you have to worry about. Except it’s actually the first thing you have to worry about. The roof begins leaking badly right after you take over, and a quick inspection…

Here Are Our Top 10 Most-Read Articles of 2018

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED APJanuary 9, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP

2018 was a year of enormous growth for us at GLE. We added 19 new team members and added 332 new clients in addition to our existing client base. At the same time, we continued our commitment to provide you with timely, useful information and news on topics that are important to you through our…

Are You Considering a Green Roof? Here’s What You Need to Know

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED APAugust 15, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
rendering of office building featuring a green roof with trees and grass areas
The idea of a roof covered with thriving vegetation has a way of firing the imagination. It’s easy to envision the beauty of an entire city’s infrastructure covered not in asphalt and modified bitumen, but in grass and flowers, like something out of a fantasy movie. While the vision may seem far-fetched right now, green...

How to Choose a Roof Type for Your Home

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED APJuly 31, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
man on roof applying the roof type for your residence

Though it’s hardly the sexiest thing about your house, the roof is one of your home’s most important components. A well-built roof will withstand wind, weather, rain, and storms to keep your home dry and snug year-round. And, a well-chosen roof type for your home can enhance the appearance and value of your home. This…

Insurance Adjusters: Here’s What You Need to Know About Drones

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED APApril 18, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
drones view flying over town with mountains

Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), used to be just a fun toy for hobbyists. Today, they’re an integral part of the engineering and construction industry. They’re used on project sites, as well as in assessing property condition and evaluating damage. For insurance companies and insurance adjusters, this means you need to know…

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