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I am experienced in all types of construction: residential, industrial and commercial; single family, multi-family, mid-rise and high rise buildings (16 story) as well as remodeling, additions and tenant improvements. I can field most any question that relates to general construction. I have consulted with infrastructure (utility) contractors also and have a good general knowledge of underground utility construction for subdivisions and commercial projects.
After college, I began my career in automotive engineering. After 4 years I chose to become an apprentice Architect; 4 yrs later I opened my own architectural firm. Six years later I moved to Florida to buy & develop land and build. I became a State Certified General Contractor and operated my business for 40 years. I built all types of residential and commercial buildings including warehouses, shopping centers, high rise apartment and office buildings and developed sites for other contractors. I retired and became a consultant to the construction industry. I maintain my license and continuing education requirements, operate a small construction company and write a weekly newspaper column for the Palm Beach Post (a Cox publication) with the byline "Ask The Contractor". I am the "technical editor" for a publisher of books that relate to home maintenance.
Palm Beach Post newspaper
BS in Engineering
Construction is the third largest industry in the world (1st food & 2nd paper).
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Hello Jim, Depending on the areas over the joists, they may support tables and seating for example - but they will not meet code where the heavy equipment is installed - kitchen stoves, freezers, refrigeration
Hello John, I remember your original letter. It sounds as though the contractor is not doing his job properly. Just because the concrete measured 6" thick doesn't prevent it from cracking. I'm
Austin, My son's circumstances are somewhat easy. The neighbor who's driveway was in the wrong place is the son of the property owner who my son is buying from. It was a family situation easily resolved
Yo Austin - - - Undoubtedly there are many pitfalls in the world of real estate and construction! As for my son's purchase...the "recorded site" was 7 acres and the recordation gave a legal description
Hi Austin, In my haste to be brief but informative, I failed to mention that a recording of a deed requires either an abstract search or title insurance. The abstract search would reveal any "recorded"
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