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A Hard Call: Construction Defects Liability

Liable or not, construction defects can affect everyone
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Don Pilz
November 23, 2015
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Builders often find themselves between a rock and a hard place when it comes to construction defects liability.
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acoustics

Sound Gaps

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Don Pilz
March 30, 2015
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Mending the gap between the perceptions of sound consultants and the realities of the building contractor.
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sound ratings

Misconceptions of Sound Ratings

The Sound Truth
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Don Pilz
May 28, 2014
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Misconceptions and realities of sound ratings.
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Engineering Judgment

Six Guidelines to an Approved Fire-Rated Engineering Judgment

The importance of having a properly prepared Engineering Judgment on all construction projects IS essential.
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Don Pilz
November 1, 2013
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What is a firestopping Engineering Judgment (EJ)?
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metal framing

Intumescent Tape Is on the rise (No Pun Intended)

Intumescent tape: One product to fill many needs.
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Don Pilz
January 9, 2013
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 Intumescent tape has changed the fire-stopping industry for the better over the last few years and is now doing the same for sound walls.  


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Water Management in Stucco Systems

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Don Pilz
October 27, 2010
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Stucco systems that provide drainage points within the wall will redirect water to the outside before it can become trapped behind the stucco.
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All Systems Go

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Don Pilz
April 1, 2010
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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.
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