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...
by Dan Robles | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog
It is commonplace for businesses and community associations to retain an accountant, or a lawyer, or a financial advisor; but how often does one think about retaining a Licensed Professional Engineer? Engineering oversight on your technical projects often pays for...
by Dan Robles | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog
PEX is relatively new material (less than 20 years) that has gained widespread acceptance in the new construction piping and building renovation repiping for potable water systems. The reasons are obvious – PEX has flex. The material is inexpensive AND the...
by Dan Robles | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog
The standard reference for service life of building components such as HVAC systems, Plumbing, air handlers, Digital Controls, and elevators, etc. may come from many different reference books whose authors have deduced, observed, or tested a sample of similar...
by Dan Robles | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog
Summary: Epoxy is an amazing substance when applied correctly. But what if it is not? Epoxy is a magnificent substance used in many important applications where strength, hardness, moisture protection and strong adhesion are a requirement. Epoxy coatings are used to...
by Dan Robles | Nov 13, 2013 | Blog
Here’s How The Problems Start The board of directors of a homeowner’s association is entrusted by the residents to hire a contractor to perform a complicated reconstruction project. Unfortunately, condominium board members are not very good at writing...
