Articles by Don Pilz

Builders often find themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to construction defects liability.

Mending the gap between the perceptions of sound consultants and the realities of the building contractor.

Misconceptions and realities of sound ratings.

What is a firestopping Engineering Judgment (EJ)?

Stucco systems that provide drainage points within the wall will redirect water to the outside before it can become trapped behind the stucco.

Over the past 10 years, head of wall performance expectations have grown considerably, as well as overall fire ratings. Today’s engineers and architects are designing buildings that can move under seismic activity as well as structural conditions that allow the building to deflect under various load conditions.