What Makes Concrete a Sustainable Building Material?
When you think of sustainable building materials, it’s likely that concrete isn’t one of the first that comes to mind. What’s great about concrete is it’s environmentally friendly no matter which phase it’s in, from creation to demolition. Commercial and industrial facility managers in need of eco-friendly construction materials from
Learn More About the Benefits of Concrete Floor Coatings
Commercial and industrial buildings that have concrete floors exposed to the elements should have the surfaces treated with a quality coating. Without such coatings, it’s likely that water will be able to work its way into the floor and cause advanced deterioration and corrosion. Not only is coating a great
Brick Repointing: What Every Property Manager Should Know
The beautiful brick masonry that you see in the older buildings throughout New England was designed to withstand the test of time. If properly constructed and protected from the elements, these bricks can retain their integrity for hundreds of years. Water seepage in between the cracks of brick facades and
Detect Building Envelope Problems with Condition Monitoring
Far too many property managers inadvertently choose to take a reactive approach when it comes to managing building envelope problems. They certainly don’t want problems to occur, yet aren’t actively searching for ways to prevent them. Granted, this can be a difficult task given that the exterior facades of the
Maintaining Your Building Envelope: Water Damage Prevention
Do you know the damage that water can cause to a building? Do you know what signs to look for when water is causing damage to your building? By understanding where your building is susceptible to water damage and the signs to look for when inspecting those areas, you can
ARC featured in “New England Real Estate Journal”
ARC’s completion of phase 2 of the Seaport Landing Condos façade renovation was lauded in the region’s leading trade publication. NEREJ reported on the stellar repair of the Boston-based property.
Simple Tips for Maintaining Your Parking Garage
As a parking garage owner or manager, you take pride in the way your garage looks. Although a certain amount of wear and tear is inevitable, including the occasional oil stain or tire skid, there are still many things you can do to make sure your garage is clean, attractive
Top 5 Benefits of Seamless Floor Coatings
Industrial and commercial floors are regularly subjected to high levels of traffic that may include regular foot traffic as well as heavy machinery and equipment. Due to the many abuses that most commercial floors experience, they need to be made from sturdy and reliable material. Epoxy seamless floor coatings are