Structural engineers often require below-grade expansion joints to accommodate the independent movement of adjacent elements such as basement foundations, tunnels, parking garages, or utility vaults.

KALAMAZOO, MI — Blue-green algae, salt and structural movements are causing damage to Kalamazoo’s historic City Hall. The city is asking the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office for $15,500 to ...

A house may look perfectly fine or in pristine condition while major problems are brewing within the system or at its foundation or frame. Issues such as foundation problems, moisture, or framing may ...