Matthew Furlong, owner of Först Consulting Group, recently earned his Commercial Mechanical Inspector certification (M2) through the International Code Council (ICC), and completed continuing education [...]
Many homeowners enjoy heating and cooking with natural gas. Professional chefs prefer to cook with gas because of its responsiveness to heat controls, and some [...]
In another case of “buyer beware,” in April 2022, Virginia legislature passed a bill declaring that contracting work valued at less than $25,000 can be [...]
In forensic investigations of construction defects, technology has emerged as a formidable ally, empowering construction defect consultants to provide more accurate insights than ever before. [...]
Construction defect investigations are an essential aspect of the construction claims industry, aimed at identifying and resolving issues that arise from faulty workmanship or materials. [...]
When you own a home, it makes sense to know a little about its construction and why certain things are done like they are. And [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
