We have some exciting news to share about the Xpera leadership team as we kick off our 10th year in business in 2019.
We have some exciting news to share about the Xpera leadership team as we kick off our 10th year in business in 2019.
Topics: Ted Bumgardner, Steve Grimes, Management Team, News
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Next generation of high-rise buildings might use advanced engineered wood for structural integrity and sustainability, but what are the risks?
Topics: Sustainability, Commercial Construction, Building Materials, Brian Hill, Architecture, Building Codes and Standards, US Green Building Council, Scott Riffenburgh, Publications
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It’s no secret that water intrusion can spell disaster for a building. In fact, leak damage is the single biggest driver of construction defect litigation. As projects and regulations become increasingly complex, it is more difficult than ever to maintain quality ...
Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Steve Easton
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As construction professionals, we tend to focus a lot of our time on new buildings. It can be easy to forget that they represent a very small segment of the overall industry. Most people live and work in structures that were built decades ago, benefiting from the ...
Topics: Property Condition Assessment, Real Estate Asset Management, real estate advisory, Construction and Maintenance
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Once upon a time, regional shopping centers were king. They were the destination for everyone’s shopping. They had a real purpose.
Topics: Market Research, Economics, Real Estate Development, Alan Nevin, Real Estate Asset Management, San Diego
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California is no stranger to introducing hundreds of new laws each year. 2018 proved to be even more ambitious than usual, with several areas of legislation impacting the construction and real estate industries.
Topics: Residential Construction, Commercial Construction, Law, Real Estate Development, California
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Most properties do not stay the way they’ve been built. Shifts in the real estate market, demographics, and the way people live and work over the years play a major role in whether a building stays in high demand or is able to stay rented at a rate that keeps up ...
Topics: Real Estate Asset Management, Real Estate Development, Asset Valuations
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In construction litigation and construction claims one term gets brought up time and time again: standard of care. Standard of care analysis is often used when there’s a delay, the building(s) have construction defects or when a party alleges that someone breached ...
Topics: Construction Claims, Construction Forensics, Testifying Expert, Building Codes and Standards, Standard of Care Claims, General Contractor Standards
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The architectural world in November started with a bang with AIA San Diego's Design Awards ceremony, which celebrated the region's outstanding architecture and design. The event was held at The Alexandria at Torrey Pines, next door to the Farmer & The Seahorse ...
Topics: Events, Architecture, San Diego, California, Building Envelope, Sustainability
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When people think about design, construction and real estate, “innovative” and “forward-thinking” probably aren’t the first words that come to mind.
Topics: Brian Hill, Innovation and Technology, Trends, Residential Construction, Construction Management, Construction Safety, Commercial Construction, insurance, Construction, building science, Risk Management, Quality Assurance
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