A Sustainable Workforce Starts With You
Specialty contractor Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing utilized 3D scanning to save money and time while installing the two-tiered terrace for the new Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel. [node:read-more:link]
For over two decades, the waterproofing industry has used electrical current to precisely locate membrane openings or “breaches”. An electrical charge, either high voltage or low voltage, is created which detects differences between a non-conductive roof membrane and a grounded conductive structural substrate. [node:read-more:link]
Chamberlin remedied persistent water infiltration issues, specifically at expansion joint locations, for the WinStar Casino parking garage. They repaired and replaced 1,300 linear feet of expansion joints and 21,000 square feet of traffic coating in just over a year. The installation of the new expansion joint system was the largest to date at the time of the project.
To avoid scenarios which may increase the risk on loss of quality and performance, Quality Assurance programs designed to evaluate and resolve problems can start as early as the Design Phase. An effective program includes the following basic steps. [node:read-more:link]
An important aspect of Chamberlin’s quality initiative is Chamberlin University. Chamberlin ‘U’ was conceived and developed in 2006 and implemented as part of our strategy to prepare Chamberlin for the future by earnestly training and educating our own workforce. Chamberlin has graduated hundreds of craft workers and superintendents from the course and invested thousands of hours in Chamberlin University-specific training and education. [node:read-more:link]
The APEX awards recognize firms for their excellence in construction, their valuable contributions to the community and their demonstrated commitment to skill, integrity and responsibility. Chamberlin won a silver APEX award in the specialty contractor category of Renovation/Restoration for work performed on the Heights High School project in Houston, Texas. [node:read-more:link]
Falling objects from above cause serious injuries and account for fatalities every year. Falling object accidents occur due to a lack of hazard communication, improper storage of materials, improper protection of elevated storage areas, not moving or securing loads properly, when protective headgear is not worn, and improper housekeeping. [node:read-more:link]
When planning work tasks for the day and addressing hazards, it is easy to get caught up on the big hazards. Crews focus on issues such as falls, electrocution, material handling and so on. While these hazards need to be taken seriously and properly addressed, the bigger hazards often take away the attention from the little things. [node:read-more:link]
Spring is the season when construction efforts begin to become full-time activity sites. While a full workload is good, longer hours coupled with unpredictable conditions can lead to an increased risk of accidents on jobsites. [node:read-more:link]
It’s that time in Texas we fear every five to ten years when heavy snow is in the forecast. While it may be tempting to use de-icers or salt on sidewalks, exterior metal stairs and drive ramps, beware of the unintended consequences for your building. [node:read-more:link]
