Turner breaks ground on $500M Florida hospital

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Turner Construction has turned dirt on a new $500 million hospital project in Broward County, Florida.  The New York City-based contractor celebrated the groundbreaking for the Baptist Health Sunrise Hospital, located in Sunrise, Florida, about a half-hour’s […]

Post-fire structural steel evaluation – Construction Specifier

Deformed steel joists and beam after fire. Photo courtesy Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) After a building fire, repair efforts typically begin by identifying the impacted structural components. Areas of structural damage are typically linked to regions exposed to the highest temperatures, often aligning with severe damage to interior finishes or contents. The type of […]

Foundation Crack Repair: How Small Foundation Shifts Turn Into Major Basement Repairs

Foundation issues can often start small, but if left unaddressed, they can escalate into significant structural problems. Understanding how minor foundation shifts can lead to major basement repairs is crucial for homeowners. This article will explore the early signs of foundation settling, the causes of foundation movement, and how effective basement waterproofing solutions can help mitigate these […]