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Tall Wood: The New Steel and Concrete

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Posted by Brian L. Hill on Jan 28, 2019 3:25:08 PM

Next generation of high-rise buildings might use advanced engineered wood for structural integrity and sustainability, but what are the risks?

Topics: Architecture, Brian Hill, Building Codes and Standards, US Green Building Council, Sustainability, Scott Riffenburgh, Publications, Commercial Construction, Building Materials

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Posted by Brian L. Hill on Oct 30, 2018 8:00:00 AM

When people think about design, construction and real estate, “innovative” and “forward-thinking” probably aren’t the first words that come to mind.

Topics: Construction Safety, Construction Management, Risk Management, Brian Hill, Quality Assurance, building science, Construction, Innovation and Technology, Trends, insurance, Commercial Construction, Residential Construction

Posted by Brian L. Hill on Aug 13, 2018 4:32:04 PM

2018 marks the 25th anniversary of West Coast Casualty’s annual Construction Defect Seminar. Prior to its acquisition by Xpera, Roel Consulting Group was a founding sponsor of this leading educational event and Xpera has proudly continued to support WCC ever ...

Topics: Construction Forensics, Testifying Expert, West Coast Casualty's Construction Defect Seminar, Brian Hill, Construction Claims

Posted by Brian L. Hill on Feb 7, 2018 9:36:32 AM

California Senate Bill 721, which would mandate the inspection of elevated exterior elements (EEEs) for all multi-family projects with at least three units, is moving forward.

Topics: California, Brian Hill, Construction Legal Issues, Law, Balcony

Posted by Brian L. Hill on Oct 31, 2017 2:35:39 PM

About a year ago, I had the honor of representing Xpera Group at Zweig Group’s annual Hot Firms conference, which celebrates the top architecture, engineering and construction consulting firms in the country. In her opening keynote address, Zweig’s director of ...

Topics: Construction Forensics, Brian Hill, Innovation and Technology, Trends, Publications

Posted by Brian L. Hill on Jul 21, 2017 9:28:52 AM

Part 3: Industry Issues Series

Topics: Specialty Experts, Architecture / Engineering, Construction Forensics, Brian Hill, Balcony, Publications

Posted by Brian L. Hill on May 3, 2017 11:19:08 AM

This is Part 2 of our three part series. You can read from the beginning here and the last article

Topics: Ted Bumgardner, Apartments, California, Brian Hill, Building Codes and Standards, Balcony, Publications
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Xpera Group Earns Zweig Group’s 2016 Fast Growth Award

Posted by admin on Feb 7, 2017 9:36:00 AM

Xpera Group was once again recognized by the Zweig Group, this time with a ...

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Topics: Events, BE, CM, FS, RE, QA, News, Press Releases, David Pallinger, Brian Hill
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LEED Platinum Certified Lofts on Landis Featured in SDGBC Green Homes Tour

Posted by Justin Cox on Nov 14, 2016 1:02:00 PM

This Saturday, November 12th, Xpera CM's project, Lofts on Landis was featured in San Diego Green Building Council's 2016 Green Homes Tour as a celebration of sustainability. It is the only multi-family affordable housing development to be on the ...

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Topics: Events, CM, News, San Diego, Apartments, Chula Vista, Brian Hill, Affordable Housing, Green Building, Sustainability, SDGBC, Thor Kamban Biberman, LEED, 2016, Featured Project - CM
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Five Building Industry Organizations Join Forces To Establish A Single Green Standard

Posted by Brian L. Hill on Aug 9, 2016 12:32:21 PM

Note: This article was orginally published in August, 2014 at AECforensics.com and is reprinted below with full permission.

Finally, after ...

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Topics: *, Brian Hill, Green Building, xg, International Code Council (ICC), building science, USGBC, Construction, AIA, ASHRAE, Construction Legal Issues, IES, feature, Building Codes and Standards, redirect
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