Sustainable Options: LEED™ and Green Globes™ – a Comparison – Part Three of a Three Part Series
By Tracy L. Randazzo, AIA August 6, 2015 In part one and part two we compared Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification through the United States Green Building Council … Read more
Sustainable Options: LEED™ and Green Globes™ – a Comparison – Part One of a Three Part Series
By Tracy Randazzo June 9, 2015 (updated June 11) A real world comparison of sustainable rating systems is a fortunate opportunity. At the University of North Carolina (UNC) Charlotte, we … Read more
Installation Standards for Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer (“AMSMV”)
By Ronald A. Mueller, CSI, CCS, CCCA April 7, 2015 Adhered Manufactured Stone Masonry Veneer (“AMSMV”) is a cementitious cladding material manufactured to look like natural stone masonry that … Read more
Diagnosing Issues of Brick Masonry Walls
March 13, 2015 By Erin Collins-Cecil Brick is a durable material for masonry walls that, if constructed properly and maintained, can last as long as the lifespan of the building. … Read more
NC Supreme Court Overturns GrailCoat Siding Suit
January 21, 2015 Check out this article from Whitfield Bryson & Mason LLP regarding a recent ruling by the North Carolina Supreme Court: N.C. Supreme Court: GrailCoat Must Honor SuperFlex Warranty Whitfield … Read more
Infrared Thermography Services
Berman & Wright Architecture Engineering and Planning has expanded our building diagnostic services to include infrared thermography with the recent acquisition of two … Read more
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