Yesterday we visited our newest job, the 401 Atlantic Avenue building in Delray Beach. This building was also known as the old Mercer Wenzel building and has been standing for over 70 years! This project has been under way for some time with us and is finally in process. Below are a few pictures of …
Having a Little Fun on the Job! 401 Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL Read More »
I’ve recently returned from my 6th trip to areas affected by Hurricane/Superstorm Sandy. Now past the 90-day mark since the massive superstorm, I was able to spend time in more houses that were undergoing repair. What I found in large majority was a gross negligence of proper construction procedures, poor repair practices, and an overall …
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I landed here in New York for my storm damage inspection assignments and as you’ll read in my last blog post was excited to get started and get to helping. The first night here felt frigidly cold to my Florida skin, but after layering on the threads in the morning we were out the door …
Boots on the Ground, Team 4: My Initial Hurricane Sandy Damage Assessments Read More »
With our 4th team deployed to New York & New Jersey, 80+ Sandy Damage Inspections and counting, 9 presentations given to hundreds of affected homeowners and colleagues, and after my 5th trip to Sandy-affected areas in New York and New Jersey, our firm is gathering significant information about the damage we’re seeing as a result …
4 Tips To Help Your Engineer With Your Storm Damage Claim Read More »
I’ve returned from a day of building inspections in Rockaway Park NY damaged from Hurricane Sandy. I was prepared to relive the memories of visiting flooded neighborhoods in New Orleans after Katrina, and wind damage after Andrew, Wilma, and many other storms. I was even prepared for sights such as the now familiar tent cities, …
Engineers Report on Hurricane Sandy: Shocking Discovery Read More »
We’ve created a few quick steps that will help any design professional understand how and when to apply an exposure D condition. 1. CONFIRM SURFACE ROUGHNESS DISTANCE AND THE INITIATION POINT OF EXPOSURE D: THE INITIATION POINT (Ip) OF EXPOSURE D OCCURS AT THE POINT ON LAND WHERE “SURFACE ROUGHNESS D” PREVAILS IN THE …
Engineering Express is on hand at the onset of the Max Planck Facility at the Florida Institute to deliver another commercial glazing project. Part of the prestigious Max Planck Society based in Germany, the MPFI is the first and only institute of its kind in North America. Situated in the new biosciences cluster in scenic …
Engineering Express Designs Max Planck Facility At Florida Institute Read More »
