Items Tagged with 'Project Profile'

The Big Canoe Property Owners Association in Georgia turned to a veteran-owned roofing contractor to replace its damaged clubhouse roof with something that could withstand mountain weather.

The Kathleen and Tom Elam Center at the University of Tennessee-Martin called for some special love and attention, as it had leaking issues since it was installed 20 years ago.

The developer wanted to eliminate as much concern about moisture issues as possible. Mold and decay can ruin the profitability of a project. With the increase in building "tightness" for thermal protection, moisture problems are on the rise, causing a greater need for hydro-static pressure release and a ventilation method. 

The restoration of the tower of Independence Hall in Philadelphia has been a fascinating example of the National Park Service’s fierce dedication to preserving the building's structural elements while supplementing and strengthening the historic site with modern building materials. 

How can a building project on a Washington, D.C., college campus embody the values of global peace and social justice embraced by those who work, learn and teach there?