One Thing Concrete and Popcorn have in Common
Concrete “Popcorn” Spalling: A High-level Explanation Almost every building construction…
What is a “Building Envelope Consultant”, and why would you ever need one?
The building envelope, the physical barrier between the interior and…
The Challenges of Preserving Historic Buildings
The Edison Lofts Founded in 1630, the city of Boston,…
From Charleston Chew to Facade Review
Charleston Lofts – Limited Survey Located in the former Charleston…
How We Do Things at BCG
Construction projects can be hectic, confusing, and sometimes down right…
An Ugly Problem for a Beautiful Building
Longyear at Fisher Hill Water Intrusion Longyear at Fisher Hill…
How to Safely Continue Your Construction Project During COVID-19
A Resource Guide to Best COVID-19 Construction Practices With construction…
There is No Need to Stop, only Adjust
Although Boston may look like a ghost town, building surveysand…
Case History: Let’s Try This Again
Location: East Boston, MA Building Type: Residential condos Owner/Client: Property…
Case History: A Slippery Problem
Location: Brighton, MA Building Type: Commercial retail space Owner/Client: Building…
How Weather Restrictions Cost You Money When You Wait on Building Repair Projects
A short story of what happens when you wait until…
Project Spotlight: Penthouse Pool Deck Reviews & Repairs
Description Penthouse pool deck located at a 11-story condominium high-rise…
Forensic Roof Investigation Study
Property managers and building owners alike can find it daunting…
Means and Methods to Being a Consultant
Means and Methods – a simple definition – is defined…
3 Reasons Why you should join a professional organization (and a short story why)
1. They increase your knowledge, help define standards and codes,…
Growing to Meet Demand
Barnes Consulting Group Expands Team and Office Space Barnes Consulting…
Parking Garages Need Love, Too!
My firm, Barnes Consulting Group, LLC, was engaged to perform…