The Sacramento Kings’ new arena is in the heart of downtown Sacramento. To tie the building to the surrounding neighborhood, the arena’s design blends inside and out with large overhead doors, an outdoor terrace, and aluminum cladding...
Dedicated to demonstrating the art and innovation of the automobile, the Petersen Automotive Museum reopened after a year-long renovation as a building that is artwork in itself. The twenty-two new galleries showcase automotive history, industry...
Constructed in 2008, the one-story building at 524 South Park Street houses a medical radiology department and related spaces. As part of a property consolidation effort, Bronson Healthcare wanted to better understand the condition of their...
Located in Dallas’s Victory Park neighborhood and overlooking the city’s basketball arena, the Ascent brings 300 rental units to the community. The twenty-three-story building offers ground-level retail space, a sixth-floor amenity...
As part of the Preservation Easement Program, Landmarks Illinois oversees the preservation of properties with designated easement on their facades. Working for Landmarks Illinois, SGH evaluated the condition of landmarked facades and roofs in...
With a steadily expanding student population, Texas A&M’s housing needs continue to grow. As one of the largest student housing developments in the country, Park West includes 1,300 units for more than 3,400 students. The complex offers...
Capitol Crossing is a five-building development centered between Capital One Arena and Union Station. The mixed-use office buildings offer ground-level retail connected by landscaped plazas. SGH collaborated with the general contractor at 200...
With a new 521,000 sq ft addition, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford more than doubles the size of the existing hospital. The project team focused on the environment inside and out by employing sustainable design practices and...
Looking to expand and bring a more interdisciplinary approach to academics, Davidson College built the E. Craig Wall Academic Center. The project included the new 135,000 sq ft Wall Center, renovations to the existing Martin Chemistry...
The mayor selected EastBanc’s team to lead the West End’s revitalization and redevelopment of the neighborhood’s library, police special operations building, and fire station. The development includes two parcels: Square 50...
Abstract: The roofing industry has changed dramatically in the last 60 years. This interval saw new materials, new manufacturing and installation methods, and the decline and loss of some of our oldest and best standbys. Let us try and look at...
Abstract: A consultant and building pathologist discusses a roof consultant's preparation for legal actions such as depositions, appearances at arbitrations and in court, obligations as a witness and dealing with lawyers.
By: Cash, Carl G., Bailey D.M., Paroli R.M., Arthur Davies, David Niles, Delgado A.H.
Abstract: This research measured selected physical characteristics of twelve roofing membranes before and after oven heat and ultraviolet exposure. To make these data useful for comparing values, identical test methods and conditions were used...
Abstract: When is interior water damage not the result of a roof leak? Wall leaks, plumbing leaks, and condensation can be interpreted as coming from the roof. How do you find the source? Visual examinations of interior and exterior surfaces...
On older roofs, high-quality clay tile or natural slate frequently outlast the original metal flashings and roofing underlayment, for example, asphalt-saturated felt paper that help to make the roof watertight. The question frequently facing...
Abstract: Consider a list of single conditions that can make any roofing project significantly more challenging:|- Complex roof geometries and conditions|- A plethora of different roofing materials|- Extremely steep roof slopes|- Difficult access...