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DONAN Structural Engineer Brings Expertise to the Field and Beyond
For Matthew Pritzl, a professional engineer based out of Donan’s Milwaukee Office, there are a lot of connections between the classroom and the field. “The methodology I use when conducting research is...
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Winter Weather Outlook
Last year’s Polar Vortex has carriers and insureds alike asking, how will this winter compare? It may be too early to tell if the country will receive the relentless beating from Mother Nature that...
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DONAN Opens Two More Western Offices
Louisville, KY (January 8, 2015) – DONAN, an innovative leader in forensic investigation, has expanded its western presence with the opening of offices in Denver, Colorado and San Francisco,...
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Recent Industry Updates from Around the Web
Ranked! Residential building codes in 18 hurricane-prone states Scenes from Illinois after damaging storms tear across the state Storm Surge Gains New Alerts as Atlantic Hurricane Season Nears...
View ArticleDONAN Granted Authorization for Commercial Drone Use
Donan one of two forensic investigation firms to receive FAA exemption Media Contact: Rebecca Hall, DONAN Marketing Specialist, rhall@donan.com or 800-482-5611 ext. 2084. Louisville, KY (May 19,...
View ArticleNew! Tales From the Field
Strange Encounters in a Crawlspace, Part 2: Creepy Crawly This is the second installment in a new monthly segment that will appear in Donan’s eNews. This feature will put some fun and entertainment...
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Donan Robot “Proves Crucial” to Fire Investigations
DONAN’s Scio Surveyor 7 proves to be a key tool in the investigation of a massive fire to historic Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville… while his previous deployments are featured on the cover of Claims...
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The Forensics of Building Codes
Background History shows us that building codes have been around for a long time – in fact, the earliest known was around in 2000BC[1]. Penalties were also much harsher for construction defects. If a...
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Tornado Damage Assessment: OK & TX
Texas and Oklahoma After a tornado event, devastation and destruction are found along the tornado path. Due to the wood-framed construction predominant in Texas and Oklahoma, extensive damage to a...
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Bowstring Truss Failures, Part 1: Deficiencies & Failure Causes
Introduction Wood bowstring trusses were used extensively in commercial buildings from the 1920s to the 1960s. Wood bowstring roof trusses provided long clear spans necessary in warehouse and...
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Bowstring Truss Failures, Part 2: Repair Methods
Have you checked out Bowstring Truss Failures, Part 1: Deficiencies & Failure Causes? Typical Bowstring Truss Repair Methods Bowstring trusses can be retrofitted to remedy design problems and to...
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The Eyebrow Arch: Style over Stability?
In the last couple of decades, architects and builders have started an architectural fad in residential construction: the eyebrow arch. Such arches are commonly installed in homes with masonry...
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5 UAV Applications You Should be Considering
One of the primary advantages Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) bring to claims investigations is their ability to capture high-definition photos and videos, particularly in hard-to-access areas like...
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The Cause is in the Details: Inspecting Damage to Brick-clad, Wood-framed...
Brick masonry chimneys have been prevalent for centuries, but it wasn’t until recent decades that brick-clad, wood-framed chimneys became common in residential construction. This trend resulted from...
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DONAN Structural Engineer Brings Expertise to the Field and Beyond
For Matthew Pritzl, a professional engineer based out of Donan’s Milwaukee Office, there are a lot of connections between the classroom and the field. “The methodology I use when conducting research is...
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Winter Weather Outlook
Last year’s Polar Vortex has carriers and insureds alike asking, how will this winter compare? It may be too early to tell if the country will receive the relentless beating from Mother Nature that...
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DONAN Opens Two More Western Offices
Louisville, KY (January 8, 2015) – DONAN, an innovative leader in forensic investigation, has expanded its western presence with the opening of offices in Denver, Colorado and San Francisco,...
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