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Here’s How Condo Associations Can Go About 40 Year Recertification In Miami-Dade

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  A 40 year recertification is a prerequisite in the two counties of Miami-Dade and Broward, and barring some exemptions, all structures are legally required to get recertified.  In fact, the 40 year recertification acts as a major safety standard for building, given that a comprehensive structural engineer inspection precedes the recertification. And, herein, the structural engineer inspects and details all possible defects or repair needs that a building may have.  Recertification for condo buildings  Timely inspections and recertifications are particularly critical for condo buildings given the fact that it involves the safety of hundreds of thousands of people.  According to estimates, there are nearly 1.5 million condo units in Florida, and of these, 37 percent are in the two counties of Miami-Dade and Broward. That shows how important it is to have high safety standards for condos.  How to get a condo recertified in Miami-Dade The tragedy of the Surf...

Infrared Thermometer: Here's What You Must Know (2022 Guide)

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  Infrared Thermometer Introduction Infrared thermometers measure surface temperature by monitoring thermal radiation levels. In industrial settings and other contexts, it may be dangerous or difficult to monitor a subject's temperature directly. Thermal radiation is used to measure temperature remotely. Almost everything emits heat. IR thermometers measure body temperature by channeling infrared radiation to a thermopile. As the thermopile warms, the electric current changes. The thermopile current indicates the temperature. Depending on how they're made, IR thermometers can measure a range of temperatures. Distance-to-spot ratios are 4:1, 8:1, 30:1, and 50:1. The higher the ratio, the further you can escape the heat. An infrared thermometer ranges from -100°F to 10000°F, making it easy to inspect most items. This article will help you choose the best infrared thermometer by discussing three popular models. Infrared thermometers are explained. How does an infrared thermometer ...

Infrared Thermography: Everything You Need to Know (2022)

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Oil and gas employ infrared technologies for condition monitoring and predictive maintenance. However, infrared technology does not need physical contact with the monitored machinery, which has various advantages over visual inspection and other approaches. IR thermography measures a component's temperature as heat (thermal radiation) flows through, from, or toward it. IR thermography is sometimes called thermal imaging, infrared thermometry, and thermal testing. Today's post explains IR thermography. Let's start with a brief introduction to IR thermography. Thermography Infrared Meaning Infrared thermography "views" and "measures" an object's infrared radiation. It uses an infrared camera. The human eye cannot see thermal or infrared light because its wavelength is too long. This electromagnetic spectrum region represents heat. Everything above absolute zero emits infrared radiation, not visible light. Ice emits infrared radiation. Our eyes can...

Design Build Construction vs General Construction: A 2022 Guide

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Through this article, we will try and understand the major differences between general construction and design-build construction. Let’s get started. Difference Between General Construction and Design Build Construction Factor General Construction Design Build Construction Time Increased project schedules since design and construction are sequential Construction causes the design to overlap and shortens project timelines. Communication Different Communication Channels A single point of contact for the project duration Cost Known at a later stage (unknown in the beginning) Estimated and fixed from the first design phase itself Value Engineering Happens when the contractors are awarded Happens at the onset of the project Elements of Design-Build Construction A design-build building project must start with three documents. Here they are: Company Needs The needs of the project owner are outlined in this component. Although the contractor will handle the design, the employer must provide ex...

How Much Does a 40 Year Recertification Cost?

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In this article, we will review the various factors that construction and engineering companies consider when evaluating the cost of 40-year recertification and the price range typically associated with such recertifications. Before that, you must read this blog for a comprehensive grasp of the 40-year recertification if you are not already familiar with it. But if you already know about it, you may continue reading the article to learn about the factors contributing to the recertification cost and the range that the average cost falls within. A look at the factors that go into determining the price of a 40-year recertification The expenses of construction and engineering inspections are affected by these factors. Size Building size is the most important factor when evaluating the cost of 40-year recertification. For example, an inspection of a high-rise building with thirty units, for instance, might take a day. It's possible that the engineer's report may be lengthy, which w...