F&R’s Lucas Powell is a 2025 Richmond’s Finest Honoree
Congratulations to F&R Environmental Scientist Lucas Powell, who was named a 2025 Richmond’s Finest Honoree
Amy Beaulieu
Placement and Inspection of Rebar – CRSI is the Bible
Project contract documents for concrete reinforcing steel compliance during construction rely on criteria outlined in
F&R’s Amanda Sandidge Engstrom, CIH, CSP, Receives ASSP Award
Congratulations to F&R Senior Industrial Hygienist Amanda Sandidge Engstrom, CIH, CSP, who has been recognized
Special Inspections of Welded Metal Stairs and Railing Systems
Say you have a construction project that is a typical steel frame six-story dormitory-type building
Developing a “Near-Perfect” Statement of Special Inspections
The International Building Code (IBC) requires that every new construction project have a project-specific “Statement
When Things Heat Up
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) analyzed Chemical Reporting Data (1) gathered from 5,237 sites for
F&R’s Jessica Behmke, P.G., Honored with 2025 NAWIC Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Jessica “Jesse” Behmke, P.G., a standout member of our
The Unsung Concrete Slump Test
The concrete slump test is more than 100 years old and is one of the
Efflorescence in Masonry: What Causes It? How to Prevent It? How to Remove It?
Efflorescence – 1. Change on the masonry surface to a powdery white substance upon exposure
The Concrete Code Tolerances Enigma
Structural concrete buildings and concrete elements of other types of buildings are built in accordance
Special Inspections Pitfalls – Part 2
The original Speaking in Code “Special Inspection Pitfalls” article was published in January 2025. Due
Special Inspections Pitfalls – Part 1
A pitfall is defined as a particular activity or situation where things go wrong or