Windows are one of the most integral components of your home or building. At GCI, we’re experts in everything that makes up your building envelope – the barrier between the …
Water Penetration Testing
Field testing of building exteriors for water penetration, usually simply referred to as “water testing,” is essential for identifying manufacturing and construction defects in windows, doors, skylights, and other openings …
Responsible Water Infiltration Testing in Construction Defect Cases: You Can Make Anything Leak…But Should You?
When an expert is called upon to provide testimony in a construction defect case involving water leakage, it’s often assumed that they’ve conducted their testing using ethical, scientifically-backed standards to …
Paul Beers Quoted in Washington Post Article
Protective scaffolding surrounds a nine-story glass office building in downtown Bethesda where pieces of glass have fallen onto sidewalks. Montgomery County officials ordered that the scaffolding be installed in February …
Cascadia Windows and Doors
Cascadia Takes Windows to the Limit Paul Beers welcomed Michael Bousfield, Technical Director of Cascadia Windows and Doors, to the studio for a recent episode of the “Everything Building Envelope” …
Hurricane Windows Meet Hurricane Irma
Hurricane Windows Meet Hurricane Irma The “Everything Building Envelope” podcast brought back guest Will Smith for a third time on a recent episode, this time for more discussion about the …
Bright Future Ahead for Dynamic Glass
Smart windows were the topic of a recent “Everything Building Envelope” podcast during which Paul Beers brought Jeff Riley of View Glass to the studio to find out more about …
40-Year Building Recertifications
On the “Everything Building Envelope” podcast, host Paul Beers and his guest James LaGreca discussed everything you need to know about that looming 40-year building recertification date, demystifying the process with some solid information and good advice.
James LaGreca is Director of Operations for DSS Condo, a subdivision of Development Services Solutions, a leading construction management firm in Florida. James has a Master of Architecture degree and also teaches Structural Systems at Florida International University.
Drones for Construction Consulting Saves Money for Clients
GCI Consultants Deploys Drones for Safer, Smarter Consulting in the Construction Industry “Air GCI has received its operating certificate from the FAA and is beginning flights….” Picture this: Before the …
Why Should You Avoid Window Condensation?
Thousands of people wonder and ask each year about the door and window condensation. If you research the subject, you will find many different answers. Most window manufactures publish great …