Category: Delivering Success
Not All Cracks are Created Equally
December 29, 2020
When the potential buyers of a property that included a parking structure noticed some unusual cracking in the columns, they decided to have it checked out. This timely action likely prevented a possible life-safety issue, …
Read MoreFinding the Forgotten, But Not Lost
December 2, 2020
Using Ground Penetrating Radar to Look Into The Past It’s not uncommon for clients to come to Terracon to inquire about non-destructive ways to explore below the surface. For example, they may request an “X-Ray” …
Read MoreIt All Started With Just a Crack?
November 12, 2020
As with many projects that seem straightforward at first, the issues uncovered at a Dallas-Fort Worth area strip mall seemed simple. The 1970s-era shopping center project started with a client request after a gypsum wall …
Read MoreUndoing Decades of Brine Contamination in a Few Weeks
November 12, 2020
Thousands of acres of farmland across North Dakota have been dormant for 50 years or longer due to brine contamination from historical oil and gas activities. An unprotected, one-acre brine pond could ruin 10-20 acres …
Read MoreIt’s All About Inclusion — Terracon Accessibility Services Guide the Way
October 27, 2020
Did you know the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal civil rights law, not a set of building codes? The act covers employment, state and local government, and telecommunications, in addition to places …
Read MoreDon’t Move Forward On Site Selection Without Stage1
September 22, 2020
Site-specific information is essential to the selection of any project site. Owners, what if you had access to fast and accurate preliminary information before you ever set foot on the property? Design professionals, imagine providing …
Read MoreImproving Construction: Terracon’s Use of Progressive Design-Build Changes Business
September 15, 2020
Construction projects are typically delivered in one of three ways: Design Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk. Terracon is a part of a team that is pioneering a fourth, novel option, called Progressive Design-Build, …
Read MoreBuilding a Solid Foundation on Soft Soils
August 28, 2020
P&H Soil Anchor Foundations were the Solution in Southeast Texas Mere miles from the Gulf Coast in Southeast Texas, a client, hoping to capitalize on the ample wind generated off the water, approached Terracon with …
Read MoreP&H Wind Tower Foundations — Reducing Costs From the Ground Down
August 28, 2020
Using wind power to generate energy isn’t a new concept. For hundreds of years, the classic windmill harnessed the wind’s energy. Today, modern wind farms use wind turbines to generate energy on a much larger …
Read MoreManaging Mold: Taking an Active Role in Your Facility’s Health
August 27, 2020
Mold is a common issue faced by facility managers and building owners. If left untreated, mold can lead to potential health problems for building occupants. Mold can develop in almost any environment where there is …
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