January 20 - January 24, 2020
How do you determine the size of the dehumidification equipment required for a tank lining project?

January 13 - January 17, 2020
A specification for a bridge to be built of high-performance weathering steel (HPS GR50/GR70W) requires an SSPC-SP 10, a profile of 3 to 5 mils, and metallizing with a final dft of 10-12 mils. What challenges, time, and costs are associated with obtaining the profile, primarily in the shop but also in the field? Are there any long-term performance issues with metallizing over weathering steel?

January 13 - January 17, 2020
What is the best way to judge the effectiveness and durability of competing liquid-applied air barriers on concrete block?

January 6 - January 10, 2020
What environmental and safety precautions must be taken when using chemical stripping and water blasting to remove lead-based paint from a commercial building exterior in an urban business district?

January 20 - January 24, 2020
In December, global coatings supplier PPG announced that it was planning to implement a 10% price increase on its industrial coatings products globally. Do you think the decision will positively or negatively affect its quarterly sales reports?

January 13 - January 17, 2020
Last month, Boston-based company Apis Cor announced the completion of what it touts as the largest 3D-printed building in the world. Constructed in just 21 days, do you think we will see more rapid commercial construction projects with the use of 3D printers?

January 13 - January 17, 2020
On Nov. 18, a 510-foot-long suspension bridge collapsed in southwest France, resulting in two fatalities and several injuries. Although a cause has yet to be determined, a concern raised as a result has been whether structure’s weight limits were being exceeded. Should the county consider upgrading its infrastructure or increase its precautionary warnings to avoid future incidents?

January 6 - January 10, 2020
In December, the University of Arkansas opened a $79.6 million residence hall which includes three buildings built from cross-laminated timber. Although the structure has been dubbed the largest mass timber building in the United States, how long do you think it will be before another mass timber project takes its place?

January 6 - January 10, 2020
Recently, the Federal Highway Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation released a 102-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding updates to National Bridge Inspection Standards. With comments due by Jan. 13, 2020, do you believe the new requirements and inspection interval adjustments will help better properly evaluate and inspect these types of structures?

January 2 - January 3, 2020
At the end of November, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that the ban on all retail distribution of methylene chloride to consumers for paint and coatings removal officially went into effect. Do you believe the ban will help protect consumers from the chemical’s health and safety risks?

January 2, 2019 - January 3, 2020
In early November, a sinkhole roughly 100 feet long and 20 feet deep opened in Downtown Pittsburgh, causing a Port Authority G31 bus to partially sink with it. Do you think the incident is a wake-up call to upgrade Pennsylvania’s infrastructure?

December 16 - December 20, 2019
In November, AIA released 133 new and updated Construction Management documents, including the Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) and the Construction Manager as Adviser (CMa) families. Do you think the revised documents will improve the coordination and safety within the construction industry?

December 16 - December 20, 2019
Last month, a 380,000-gallon oil leak was reported near Edinburgh, North Dakota. At first, the spill was reported to affect 22,500 square feet of land, but later that number was reported to actually be 10 times that amount, totaling roughly 209,100 square feet. Do you think the industry needs a better system when estimating environmental damages during initial response times?

Monday, January 20, 2020
The term, “wet storage stain,” is used to describe a condition of what substrate?

Monday, January 20, 2020
True or false: SSPC and ASTM have not worked cooperatively on dry coating thickness standards.

Friday, January 17, 2020
In addition to SSPC, what other organization has standards for measuring surface profile of blast-cleaned steel?

Friday, January 17, 2020
True or false: A liquid-applied air barrier is claimed to seal cracks, rough openings, seams and sheathing joints on above-grade walls.

Thursday, January 16, 2020
What name is given to an oil-modified polyurethane?

Thursday, January 16, 2020
What are the levels of cleanliness of SSPC’s new abrasive blast cleaning standards for concrete substrates?

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
True or false: Resistance to heat exposure is a significant test in the AAMA performance standard for liquid-applied flashing.

Wednesday, January 15, 2020
True or false: Zinc dust is an inhibitive pigment used in coatings for corrosion control.

January 20, 2020
Why Dogs are Better than Women

January 20, 2020
The Best Defense

January 17, 2020
You Know You Work in Corporate America if

January 17, 2020
Old Folks, New Technology

January 16, 2020
The Blind Man

January 16, 2020
The Bribe

January 15, 2020
Best Things to Say if Caught Sleeping At Your Desk

January 15, 2020
Double Positive