F&R Welcomes Matt Ouzounis as Safety Manager
F&R would like to give a warm welcome to Matt Ouzounis, who joins our firm
Amy Beaulieu
The Steel Fabrication Shop and Special Inspections Conundrum
A conundrum is a confusing or difficult problem, riddle, or paradox with no easy solution.
Will Hamrick, P.E., Promoted to F&R Charlotte Branch Manager
Congratulations to Will Hamrick, P.E., on his promotion to Branch Manager of F&R’s Charlotte, NC,
Is Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Required in Steel Fabrication Shops?
The International Building Code (IBC) did not require ultrasonic testing (UT) of complete joint penetration
Special Inspections & Public Safety
Special inspections are defined by the International Building Code (IBC) as “Inspection of construction requiring
Were You Raised in a Barn?
If you were, indeed, raised in a barn, chances are special inspections required by code
Special Inspections Revelations
The project is an eight-story steel-frame office building with soils, concrete, masonry, and sprayed fire-resistant
Steel Plant Fabricator Approval and IBC Section 1704.2.5.1
Before you read this one-page BLAST about steel fabricator approval, please read the International Building
Things You Ought to Know About the Building Official
A recent project, which was about 50% complete and had a fair degree of discrepancies,
F&R Wins ACEC-VA EEA Grand Award
We are proud to share the news that F&R has been honored with a Grand
Cold-Weather Masonry – Special Inspections
Many geographic areas in the United States are subject to unpredictable weather. Masonry under construction
F&R Opens New Virginia Branch, Names Craig Melton, P.E., as Branch Manager
We’re thrilled to announce a major milestone for F&R: the opening of our newest branch