A1 Rated Company: Building Solutions, Inc.

Building Solutions, Inc. just passed a rigorous background check as one of the criteria required by a new client under their service agreement. COMPLIANCE DEPOT performed the check for JMGRealty/Simply Better Management and based their findings on Business History, Negative Information and Financials. The resulting 100% "Thumbs Up" was given as no negative results were forthcoming. This reinforces the position that BSI is the company of choice to service all your construction consultant needs.

DBPR ISSUES NEW CERTIFICATION TO DAVID GALASSI

Inspection Certifications by The Florida Dept. of Business and Professional Regulation have been issued to David Galassi through November 2013 after recognizing David's Continuing Education Credits (CEU's)and work history. License number as State registered is BN #6263.

Safety First or Just Common Sense ?

When a contractor blocks a sidewalk, with scaffold as seen here, and directs pedestrian traffic into a motor vehicle lane the legal exposure to the owner and contractor alike is astronomical. Add to that foot traffic is directed under the working area and is open to falling construction debris.

SOLUTION: Close the side walk with signage and direct all foot traffic in an alternate direction. OR barricade the traffic lane and direct foot traffic and vehicles out of harms way. Add overhead protection from falling debris.

"Where has common sense gone"

No Quality Assurance Results In Stucco Failure

The captioned photo shows what can happen when 3rd party oversight is NOT in place to keep tabs on sub-par contractors looking to cut corners. In this case no bonding agent was applied to the cast in place concrete prior to stucco application. This large piece of stucco fell off and visual observations show the entire area is delaminated. No one was hurt in this case and repairs are now underway. Existing properties and new construction alike need the services of qualified firms to oversee day to day operations related to design and implementation of materials during installation. It becomes an issue of "Pay me now or pay later". The exposure and risk is not worth the cost up front.

Epoxy Injected / Cracks Repaired

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A total 1500 LF of cracks needed to be prepped and injected. The slow process had the waterproofing removed on the walking surface to expose the crack above and the stucco was removed below to expose the crack as well. After gel was applied to the bottom the injection ports were set on the top. Injection took place, curing and finish grinding followed. The next procedure is to replace the waterproofing and repair the stucco below and finish paint.

Catwalk Cracks need attention now !

Exterior catwalks on older structures where waterproofing has deteriorated and not been maintained can start to show signs of concrete failure by way of visually observed cracks. The cracks as viewed from both above and below will allow water to intrude on the reinforcement elements and thus deteriorate the structural elements even further. Removal and replacement of the waterproofing membrane coupled with epoxy injection repair of the cracks and related stucco repair and paint can resolve the issue and extend the life cycle of the catwalk component. The above photo is an actual Building Solutions project photo of a 4" slab with component failure as listed. Progress photos will follow as repair procedures are undertaken by the client.

BALCONY SLAB CRACK IN NEED OF EPOXY INJECTION

Another south Florida common condition. A crack in a reinforced concrete balcony slab. Care must be taken to have the right evaluation and condition assessment done by a Licensed PE prior to making a hasty decision to "Just Inject". The right protocols and material along with 3rd party inspections will guarantee a complete and professional repair while keeping the cost reasonable.