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Phase I Environmental Site Assessments in New Jersey

Engineering, Home Improvement, Infographic, Uncategorized / Richard Tyler

Before acquiring new properties, commercial property owners, buyers, and lenders must conduct a property condition assessment NJ. Since purchasing a property is risky, asset evaluation is essential to make practical, informed, and timely decisions. Environmental Site Assessment helps buyers determine if the property is worth the value. It follows the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) […]

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Surfside Condominium Tragedy Results in Stricter Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Requirements

Engineering, Infographic, Technology / Richard Tyler

The collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, on June 24, 2021, resulted in 98 dead and many people losing their homes. According to preliminary investigations, the collapse was due to design failure, low-grade construction, and lack of adequate and routine maintenance of the structure. Accordingly, it was revealed by engineers and a

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Mistakes to Avoid in Your Transition Study

Engineering / trto

Transition studies are a crucial part of the transfer process between community associations and developers in New Jersey. The association’s board should hire NJ structural engineers to make a comprehensive and detailed inspection and review of the unit before taking over the property. During the transition study, the engineer will thoroughly review and compare the

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How Residential Window Films Can Add Value To Your Home

Engineering, Home Improvement / trto

One of the most common ways that a homeowner can improve the look of their home is by adding some residential window film. These are films that have been applied to the windows in order to protect them, and in some cases, to make them more attractive. There are many different designs available, so it

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Is it Time for a New Reserve Study?

Engineering / trto

A homeowner association is responsible for protecting, enhancing, and maintaining the major common areas in an effective and cost-efficient way possible. New Jersey homeowner associations need to conduct reserve studies to analyze the structure’s condition and the capital reserve fund’s status for the necessary expenses on the properties to meet such an obligation. By completing

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Commercial Building Engineers are like Doctors for Commercial Buildings

Engineering / trto

People need doctors to diagnose them and determine their present condition so they can get treated if required. Commercial buildings also need to be checked to discover any possible issues in the building so the property owner can repair or maintain their facilities. Commercial building engineers are the doctors for commercial buildings, and they need

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