May is Building Safety Month
Did you know that each May is dedicated as Building Safety Month? The International Code Council (ICC) chose May as the month when federal, state [...]
What Does a Shower Failure Mean?
A shower failure refers to a situation where your shower does not work as intended, meaning it does not provide water, the water pressure is [...]
How to Prevent Frozen Water Pipes
The last thing you want to find when returning home from work, or getting up in the morning in freezing weather is that your faucets [...]
Why Zoning is Important
When purchasing a property, building a structure or making changes or improvements to one, it is essential to pay particular attention to local zoning regulations [...]
What Do Cracks in the Walls Mean?
Have you noticed cracks in the walls and worry that these are indications of serious issues? You’ll be glad to know that some cracks are [...]
Construction Dispute Case Study in Fairfax, VA
In this case study, the homeowners of a Fairfax, Virginia property contacted Matthew Furlong of Först Consulting Group because of a construction dispute involving issues with [...]
Meet Matthew Furlong, CBC, RBC
When you have a construction complaint, you need a non-biased expert on your side—like Matthew Furlong. Furlong specializes in forensic engineering, scientific investigations, technical report [...]
The Problems with Stucco Failures
One of the top materials for cladding a home is stucco. It is often chosen for its long life—lasting up to 50 years with little [...]
Don’t Drywall Until You Know the Framing Moisture Content
In the rush to complete a construction job, contractors may close up the walls without knowing that the framing wood is too wet. While it [...]
Jacket Separation in Extension Cords is the 2nd Highest Safety Violation
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, reports that jacket separation as associated with extension cords is the second most common safety violation. Since most [...]