Watering your foundation during the hot summer months can reduce the potential your building will experience differential settlement for buildings resting on expansive soils. For the best results it is recommended that you install a dedicated foundation watering...
The Houston City Council has approved a rule that will require homes and business in the City of Houston located within the 100-year floodplain to be built two feet above the 500-year floodplain to mitigate flooding to structures. This mirrors the requirement passed...
By: Gary J. Caruso, P.E. R.S. Criterium-Caruso Engineers. Dealing with a contractor requires some understanding of what they do and who they are as persons. To understand your contractor, you have to understand that contracting is a very difficult, risky and...
After the Disaster Finding a contractor after a disaster can be difficult and stressful, especially on short notice or under the conditions of a disaster. Construction work is something that most people have a difficult time dealing with, even when they have had time...
After flood waters recede and you have access to your home or building, it is time to start the cleanup process. The following questions and answers are intended to assist you in moving through this process. What precautions should Homeowners take to preserve...
Professional Engineering Inspections can assist you with your post disaster reconstruction process and help to avoid scams. The first steps are going to be documenting the damage and having your insurance adjuster out provide an assessment of what they will cover....
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