July 21 - July 26, 2019
A specification requires Manufacturer X’s system “or equivalent.” What does “or equivalent” mean, and who decides what’s “equivalent?”

July 15 - July 19, 2019
What kind of coating system provides the strongest resistance to staining from hot tires on garage floors and parking decks?

July 15 - July 19, 2019
What causes bubbling or cratering of an epoxy intermediate coat when applied over epoxy zinc-rich primer?

July 8 - July 12, 2019
How does the concave or convex curvature of a surface affect the dry film thickness reading?

July 22 - July 26, 2019
With responses due for the “Building a Safer Future” by July 31—a fourth consultation on improving fire and structural safety for high-rise housing in the United Kingdom involving various revisions including: increased residential building height; revised concept of duty holders; and stronger voices for residents (to name a few)—do you think the new Implementation Plan will help to prevent future tragedies like the Grenfell Tower fire?

July 15 - July 19, 2019
Plans were released for what Canada is dubbing the “world’s tallest hybrid building.” With more architects and design-build contractors choosing timber for green building standards, do you think more cities should be following this model for reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

July 15 - July 19, 2019
In Michigan, Rep. Matt Maddock, R-Milford, suggested selling several state-owned transportation assets to raise money to rehabilitate various roads and highways versus raising the state’s fuel tax. Do you think this is a good idea?

July 8 - July 12, 2019
Last month a panel of judges from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rolled back an injunction that halted construction on the Keystone XL oil pipeline. According to the panel, the lawsuit was dismissed due to a new presidential permit. Do you expect we will see more exercises of presidential authority for pushes of this kind of infrastructure in the future?

July 1 - July 5, 2019
In May, the French Senate passed a bill requiring Notre Dame to be rebuilt to its “last known state.” Do you think this is the rightful decision for the historic landmark, or would a proposed innovative design have been more appropriate?

July 1 - July 5, 2019
Recently in South Carolina, the Ben Sawyer Bridge had to close due to heat, which ultimately caused the bridge to become stuck partially open. Do you expect we will see more of these instances throughout the summer?

June 24 - June 28, 2019
Last month, President Donald J. Trump announced the lift of United States’ tariffs on steel and aluminum products for Canada and Mexico. Do you agree with this move?

June 24 - June 28, 2019
Last month, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi opened what is being touted as the world’s widest suspension bridge in the world. With six lanes of traffic running in each direction, the Rod al-Farag Axis Bridge is intended to shift traffic, ultimately decreasing travel time around Cairo and on various highways. Do you believe other major cities could benefit from this type of massive infrastructure?

June 17 - June 21, 2019
A team of scientists from the University of Cambridge has developed the smallest pixels ever made with the help of a thin polymer coating. With hopes to one day use the product for displays on the exterior of buildings, how soon do you think we can expect to see this technology?

Friday, July 19, 2019
True or false: SSPC’s CCI certification of concrete coating inspectors applies to protective but not architectural coatings.

Friday, July 19, 2019
True or false: While OSHA’s Construction Industry standards require that abrasive blasting respirators be worn during abrasive blasting operations, its General Industry standards do not have this requirement.

Thursday, July 18, 2019
In coating work, how is replica putty used?

Thursday, July 18, 2019
What organization has a performance standard for liquid-applied flashing used around exterior wall openings?

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
What is the term used to describe solvents with limited photochemical reactivity?

Wednesday, July 17, 2019
What type of coating material does SSPC recommend for repairing imperfections in galvanized, organic zinc- or inorganic zinc-coated steel?

Tuesday, July 16, 2019
True or false: “Perm,” the unit of permeance, has the same value in metric and U.S. measures.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019
What term is used to denote “interconnected microcracks in concrete substrates caused by the use of high-impact, mechanical methods of concrete removal and surface preparation"?

July 19, 2019
It's All Greek to Me

July 19, 2019
Gone to the Dogs

July 18, 2019
You Must be Dreaming

July 18, 2019
Do the Math

July 17, 2019
Tapped Out

July 17, 2019
In Prayer

July 16, 2019
You Know You're Getting Old When...

July 16, 2019
Let There Be Light