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Checklist for Inspecting and Maintaining a Commercial Property

The basics Here are the essential elements of a commercial building and the key items to inspect when evaluating the physical condition of any substantial structure. Remember that further investigation is always warranted when unfamiliar or unexplainable circumstances raise an element of concern. The following itemization is by no means intended to be exhaustive, however, a clean bill of health would be hard to come by without satisfactory examination of the majority of these components. Roof Are walkboards in place? Is there evidence of remodeling; [...]

2019-01-28T19:59:04-07:00Property Condition Assessment Articles|
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When Power Can Kill

The Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation Overhead power lines. Hair dryers. Electric blankets. What's got everyone so worked up about these seemingly innocuous modern conveniences? Electromagnetic radiation, that's what. Produced naturally by the earth and technologically by man, electromagnetic radiation is everywhere around us--and always has been. Even prehistoric man was exposed to the earth's natural magnetic field. But the dawn of the Industrial Age brought hundreds of new sources of electromagnetic radiation into our homes. And therein lies the problem. Electromagnetic radiation is produced in [...]

2019-01-28T19:59:05-07:00Environmental Inspection Articles|
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It’s What’s Inside That Counts

An introduction to indoor air quality Pollution. The word calls to mind brown clouds, belching smokestacks and toxic waste spills, but does it also make you think about the air you're breathing inside your home or workplace? EPA studies of human exposure to air pollutants indicate that indoor air levels of many pollutants may be 2-5 times, and occasionally more than 100 times, higher than outdoor levels. And indoor air pollutants are of particular concern because it is estimated that most people spend as much [...]

2019-01-28T19:59:06-07:00Environmental Inspection Articles, Property Condition Assessment Articles|
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Contractors should know asbestos, lead-based paint, mold

General contractors and tradespeople have questions about the laws and their due diligence regarding asbestos, lead-based paint and mold. While this article is in no way a substitute for thoroughly educating yourself on state and federal environmental regulations dealing with these three hazards, we hope it will help you understand some of the basic principles of contractor responsibility. n Asbestos. If you are a residential or commercial contractor or tradesperson involved in maintaining, razing or remodeling construction, you need to know about the law and [...]

2019-01-28T19:59:06-07:00Environmental Inspection Articles|
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Every (Working) Breath You Take

The risks of office air pollution Did you know that air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air even in large, industrialized cities? Other research indicates that people spend about 90% of their time indoors. So, for most people, poor indoor air quality poses a greater risk than polluted outdoor air. Many office buildings have significant air pollution sources. In addition, these buildings may be inadequately ventilated. Mechanical ventilation systems, for example, may not be designed or operated to [...]

2018-05-01T18:41:39-06:00Environmental Inspection Articles, Property Condition Assessment Articles|
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Do You Need a Construction Expert Witness?

Do You Need a Construction Expert Witness? What do they do? Because construction claims are so complicated and require particular skills, the use of an expert witness is almost mandatory. Most states and the federal government allow an expert witness to testify if that testimony is something that is not within the common knowledge of the everyday person. That is, if the work that is being evaluated is something that a reasonable person would not be able to evaluate, and an expert in that particular [...]

2017-10-24T10:36:20-06:00Property Condition Assessment Articles|
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