Tagged: Facilities
Jackson, TN
July 21, 2020
Terracon’s Jackson office serves western Tennessee by providing environmental, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon has served the Tennessee market since 1996, with offices in Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga. Our local experience and expertise, backed by …
Read MoreDickinson
July 17, 2020
Our office in Dickinson serves clients by providing local geotechnical engineering services, specifically drilling, sampling, installations and laboratory services. Additionally, we offer expertise in environmental, facilities, and materials services. With more than 150 offices nationwide …
Read MoreVibration-Induced Damages and Complaints – Are You Managing the Risk?
June 30, 2020
As the saying goes, you have to crack a few eggs to make an omelet. On some construction projects, heavy equipment and machinery can crack more than just eggs. Complaints and lawsuits related to damages …
Read MoreRetro-Commissioning Leads to Building Performance Benefits
June 8, 2020
In recent years, most municipalities have adopted building codes for energy conservation for new construction and major renovations. This mandated building code known as commissioning is an intensive quality assurance process, with a goal of …
Read MoreMoving Forward With You
May 14, 2020
Terracon is committed to safely partnering with our communities and our clients to keep projects moving forward. Many essential businesses and critical infrastructure projects are exempt from shelter-in-place orders across the country, which demonstrates the …
Read MoreBelieve What You Can’t See
April 8, 2020
Non-Destructive Concrete Testing Explores Beyond the Surface to Identify Interior Concrete Issues with Limited Exterior Damage Non-destructive concrete testing is a good starting point for building owners looking to redesign or expand, or for owners …
Read MoreConcrete Life Extended by Effective Repair Approach
February 18, 2020
Concrete deterioration can be a major problem for facilities managers anywhere, but it’s especially challenging to address when a facility needs to remain in operation during repairs. A Terracon client in the amusement park industry …
Read MoreWater Penetration and Air Leakage Testing of Flanged Window Details
January 23, 2020
For full article information please visit: http://ow.ly/y6IU30q6H7V Multifamily building has been one of the fastest growing market sectors over the past five years, and outlooks predict this trend will continue. Nationwide, authorities having jurisdiction have …
Read MoreWhy Facility-care is Critical for Healthcare
January 8, 2020
When is the last time you got a physical from a doctor? Buildings like humans are constructed with systems that wear out and need maintenance. Buildings have skin (building envelope), bones (structure), pulmonary systems …
Read MoreInstallation Research Improves Window Performance
January 7, 2020
The market for low-rise, wood-framed, multifamily construction has been one of the fastest growing market sectors over the past five years, a trend that’s expected to continue. Water penetration around openings is consistently an …
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