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How The Foreclosure Crisis Will Be Different This Time

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP20 July, 2020 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
gas station foreclosure

After the mortgage crisis of 2008, mass property foreclosures followed quickly, leading into what is now remembered as the Great Recession. This year, 2020, the COVID19 pandemic has shut down economies across the United States, threatening to create yet another wave of foreclosures. But will it be different this time?  At GLE Associates, Inc. we…

Protecting Yourself from Frivolous Accessibility Lawsuits

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP3 February, 2020 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
accessibility lawsuit

When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, it promised greater accessibility for more Americans to public spaces and amenities. Among other provisions, the ADA requires property owners and businesses to ensure that facilities open to the public can accommodate people of diverse physical abilities. In the time since, various…

What You Need to Know About Cause and Origin Investigations

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP5 September, 2019 Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP
Cause and Origin Investigations

Nobody loves having to file a claim for property damage, but at least your insurance will cover it, right? Well… maybe. As some property owners recovering from hurricanes in Texas and Florida are learning, just because you’re covered doesn’t mean you’re covered. Depending on your policy, some forms of damage may not be eligible for…

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

Robert B. Greene, PE, PG, CIH, LEED AP8 May, 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 AP16 January, 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 AP9 January, 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 AP15 August, 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 AP31 July, 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 AP18 April, 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…

What Drones Can Really Do for Roof Assessments

Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP11 April, 2018 Craig Gardei, AIA, LEED AP
drones doing roof assessments on a blue futuristic roof

Over the past five years, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs, also known as drones), have become increasingly common in the assessment industry. Among their many applications, one of the most valuable is in conducting roof assessments. When an insured roof is damaged, either by a natural disaster or human-caused incident, the insurance agent is one of…

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