by Dan Robles | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, House Renovation
(Part 1 identifies some general characteristics of predatory STR management services and part 2 identifies 19 contract clauses that can hurt you.) If you are thinking about using your primary home or your vacation property as a short-term rental, you may also be...
by Dan Robles | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog
Independent engineers play a critical role in the insurance, law, and banking industries. In each of these fields, independent engineers are relied upon to provide expert evaluations, risk assessments, and other critical services. In insurance, independent engineers...
by Dan Robles | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog
This post describes a relatively new root cause for some CPVC failure. The post also discusses how the solution to one problem may actually create a new problem. We conclude that better communication among contractors and engineers can catch such incompatibilities...
by Dan Robles | May 14, 2019 | Architecture & Building
According to Realtor.com, the average amount of time to close on a house is 50 days after listing. By contrast, houses sold by auction are instantaneous. In both cases, several weeks of preparation are required, but the closing process itself is drastically simplified...
by Dan Robles | Mar 17, 2015 | Blog
(Summary; crowdfunding condominium renovations with emerging platforms can lead to substantial savings when proper engineering assurance is also performed. Contact us for more information) The 20/10 Rule After the first 20 years, a condominium building may see a...
