How it Works:  Fire Barrier vs. Fire Wall Feb 8

How it Works: Fire Barrier vs. Fire Wall

Did you know that it wasn’t until after the 1980s that fire barriers and fire walls became a standard requirement for the International Building Code (IBC)?  Fire barriers and fire walls are similar, but differ in their specific functions. Fire barriers are... Read more
Nike Base BU 34-35 Silo Inspections Nov 2

Nike Base BU 34-35 Silo Inspections

Did you know that there were missile launch and control sites here in Western New York? You might be surprised to learn that, beginning in 1955, surface-to-air missile launches and other ancillary buildings were constructed by the US Army throughout the area. The... Read more
Northport VA Medical Center Roof Replacement Oct 5

Northport VA Medical Center Roof Replacement

The Department of Veterans Affairs is a branch of the federal government that provides lifelong healthcare and benefits to our military veterans. The VA serves its veterans at over 170 medical centers and outpatient clinics located across the country, with Encorus... Read more
China King Restaurant Repair Design Jul 20

China King Restaurant Repair Design

Last November, a delivery truck crashed into the side of the China King restaurant in Gowanda, NY, causing extensive damage to the building. Along with the structural damage, the vehicle also struck the gas line inside, causing a major gas leak. Encorus Group was... Read more