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Service Spotlight: Custom Home Quality Management

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Posted by Bridget Palitz on Nov 18, 2019 11:15:00 AM

Building envelope and waterproofing consulting for complex, luxury residential projects

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Stephen Wilson, California, Los Angeles, Quality Assurance, Construction, Quality management, Custom Homes, Custom Home Construction, Residential Construction

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Posted by Tom Jenkins, AIA on Aug 25, 2019 9:34:00 AM

In this industry, we know quite well that Mother Nature can be tough on buildings, even in generally temperate regions like California. The main purpose of any built structure is to shelter us from the harshest of conditions, to act as a shield against cold, heat, ...

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Architecture, Construction Forensics, Publications, Water Intrusion Investigation, Damage Assessments, Building Materials

Posted by admin on Aug 23, 2019 11:29:00 AM

Once again, the Xpera Group team is expanding to serve the needs of clients in our various specialty groups.

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Construction Forensics, News, San Diego, Los Angeles, Quality Assurance

Architect Kirk O’Brien Returns to Xpera Group

Kirk Obrien 2019 We are pleased to announce that Kirk O’Brien, an award-winning architect and past president of the AIA San Diego Chapter, has ...

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Architecture, Los Angeles, Kirk O'Brien, Water Intrusion Investigation, Architecture Design Defect Analysis

Posted by Bridget Palitz on Jan 28, 2019 3:04:24 PM

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

Posted by Justin Cox on Nov 19, 2018 4:42:25 PM

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: Building Envelope, Architecture, Events, San Diego, California, Sustainability

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Posted by Bridget Palitz on Oct 29, 2018 10:00:00 AM

Suffolk has a lofty company vision:

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, San Diego, Steve Easton, Quality Assurance, Client Spotlight

Posted by Justin Cox on Sep 12, 2018 3:59:18 AM

Modern commercial and residential buildings often include spaces below ground level. The areas below the grade level are often used for parking, utility rooms, storage for maintenance and tunnels for services and communication conduits. As part of the building ...

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Quality Assurance

Remedial waterproofing solutions too expensive

Posted by Justin Cox on Sep 10, 2018 12:37:53 AM

Doing everything right the first time around can seem expensive, especially when the change orders roll in during a project’s plan reviews or during the course of construction. It’s not easy to agree to the extra costs since they ultimately impact the ROI. The ...

Topics: Building Envelope, Waterproofing Systems, Quality Assurance, Water Intrusion Investigation