The decision to move forward with repairs after an unforeseen natural disaster may not come quickly, but when it does, facility managers and owners should work with a specialty contractor experienced in disaster recovery to get the job done correctly and efficiently. 

Western was hired to fabricate and install over 1,200 custom-designed ACM wall panels and column covers on the exterior of a hospital. Construction on the new $100 million outpatient facility began in August 2018 and was completed in fall 2020.

Large crowds, plus the elements, can make any sport played in a stadium that much more exciting. And while stadiums are returning to full capacity after COVID-19 restricted fans from attending most games, now is an ideal time for facility managers and owners to plan and perform maintenance on these important structures.

Summer is a great time for construction work, but a brutal time for construction workers. Excessive heat and sun exposure pose significant dangers, such as sunburn, dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Every year, construction workers become ill on the job and some even lose their lives due to heat exposure.

The façade restoration experts at WSC, along with Rooftech/Pavetech  Consultants and Sika, are hosting a FREE online workshop 1-2:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 to discuss how building owners and facility managers can navigate the current construction climate and keep their capital and operational projects on track.

If you are a building owner or facility manager preparing to launch a new or revamped maintenance program, the first step, according to the experts at Western Specialty Contractors, is to create a building component inventory, even before you do an inspection.

Bob Gender, Region Manager at Western Specialty Contractors, will retire on Dec. 31 after 37 years with the company.

Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the hiring of Ramon Gutierrez as Sales Project Manager at its Fort Lauderdale, FL branch.

Western Specialty Contractors proudly announces the hiring of Greg Aenchbacher as Senior Sales/Project Manager at its Atlanta, GA branch office.

The ICRI conducts an awards program each year to honor and recognize outstanding projects in the concrete repair industry.