Choosing the Right Materials for Window and Door Replacements
A building envelope’s windows and doors present the second highest risk for deficiency-related energy costs for condos and apartments. As a ...
Building Restoration Process: What To Expect When You Partner With Welldone Inc.
Want an “inside scoop” on our project building restoration management processes? We believe our clients experience a smoother restoration project when ...
The Importance of Balcony Railing Replacements and Proper Installation
Balcony railings: they're more than just an aesthetic feature of your building's exterior. As crucial safeguards, they demand attention and care ...
The Future of Building Restoration
Emerging trends and technologies in the building restoration industry will positively impact building restoration projects. Here we look at how technology, ...
The Role of Project Management in Building Restoration Projects
Good project management is the key to successful building restoration projects. Here we look at the role of project management and ...
The Benefits of Building Restoration for Property Owners and the Community
Building restoration is an essential part of commercial and multi-unit residential building maintenance. Here we look at how owners who invest ...
The Role of Building Science in Restoration
“Building science” is the discipline applied by engineers, architects, builders, and restoration experts looking at the building’s multiple systems and how ...
Addressing Challenges of Restoration Projects in High-Rise Buildings
High-rise buildings pose unique challenges during the construction and restoration process. Here we address the common challenges when restoring a high-rise ...
Streamline Your Building Restoration: The Benefits of Working with a Building Envelope Specialist
Exterior building restoration focuses on improvements to the building envelope. A building envelope specialist offers expertise in all aspects of exterior ...
4 Common Misconceptions About Building Restoration
Whether you own a commercial or multi-unit residential building, eventually, you’ll need to consider exterior building restoration. To help you understand ...
Cost-Effective Building Restoration: Balancing Quality and Budget
When trying to reduce costs for your building restoration, you can’t sacrifice best practices and quality materials for the sake of ...
Navigating Building Codes and Regulations During Restoration
The Building Code Act, 1992 (BCA) includes building restoration technical and administrative requirements. Here we share our insider information to help you navigate building ...
The Role of Architects and Engineers in Building Restoration
Architects and engineers often specialize in building envelope design and restoration. When you include these experts in the restoration process, they ...
The Cost-Saving Strategy Behind Building Envelope Inspections Every Property Owner Should Know
Building envelope inspections are a cost-saving strategy many property owners often overlook. It might seem like an unnecessary cost, but it ...
A Glimpse Into The Work of a Safety Coordinator
Workplace inspections, both office and job sites, are one of the critical components of COR® and a key responsibility of a ...
Hidden Damage to Your Building Envelope That Can Go Undetected For Years
Your building envelope protects your building against moisture-related effects, air leakage, and thermal movement. Unfortunately, envelope failures often cause damage that ...
The Importance of Curtain Wall and Window Testing and Inspection
Curtain wall testing and inspection is a critical step in the window replacement project. Although curtain walls are non-structural, they protect ...
4 Eye-Opening Facts We Learned From Our COR™ Certification Completion
When a construction company achieves COR™ (Certificate of Recognition) certification, they become part of a nationwide network of elite organizations. At ...
The Critical Nuances of Restoring Historic and Older Buildings
Historical building restoration maintains the original architectural and structural details of the construction period or a noted architect’s design. The proper ...
5 Things to Understand Before Undergoing an Office Building Restoration
Office building restoration presents an opportunity to improve the structural integrity, energy efficiency, and appearance of your commercial property. To optimize ...
The 5 Key Stages Of The Building Restoration Process
Property managers and owners eventually face the need to restore their building façade. However, this becomes a far less daunting prospect ...
The Importance of Garage Maintenance in Buildings
Commercial and residential parking garages play a major role in the integrity of the entire building - which makes garage maintenance ...
Effective Maintenance Plan for Older Buildings
One of the most common decisions property managers and owners must make is whether they should invest in envelope maintenance or ...
The 5 Life Stages of Commercial and Residential Buildings
Buildings age much like humans, with the same life stages you can almost set your watch to. Although every building is ...
4 Ways to Restore Faded Brick in your Commercial Building
Brick is both attractive and energy-efficient making it a popular choice for low-rise commercial and multi-unit residential buildings. However, while brick ...
5 Tips For Effective Maintenance Of your Exterior Façade
Your building’s exterior façade or “envelope” contributes to your building’s appearance as well as the interior comfort level. It consists of ...
The Long-Term Effects, Risks, and Dangers Of Water Leaks
Water is enemy number one of any structure. It can cause major structural and interior finish damage over time. Unfortunately, often ...
COR™ Certification: WellDone Inc. Reaches the Highest Standard for Construction Safety
WellDone Inc. has joined the ranks of few COR™ certified construction companies that consistently meet the highest standards for construction safety. ...
How To Address Water Damage To a Building Exterior?
Water causes different levels of damage to a building’s exterior. There can be cosmetic or superficial damage such as damage to ...
How Retrofits Improve Your Building’s Energy Efficiency
If you are looking for ways to save money on the day-to-day operation of your building, improving energy efficiency is a ...
How to Invite General Contractors to Bid on a Building Restoration Project
Finding the right general contractor for your building restoration project includes an involved bidding process that takes time and experience to ...
How to Choose a Reputable Contractor for Restoring an Apartment Building Exterior
Once your apartment building’s exterior begins to lose its aesthetic appeal, it can be difficult to attract tenants. As well, it ...
The Types Of Curtain Wall Systems And Benefits
Curtain walls are freestanding exterior wall coverings made of aluminum framing and glass. The glass panels allow natural daylight to stream ...
Building Restoration Company WellDone Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Operational Excellence
WellDone Inc. is celebrating 10 years offering superior building restoration services to our growing list of clients. In a decade, we ...
What is the Difference Between a Building Renovation and a Restoration?
Both commercial and multi-unit residential buildings start to lose their aesthetic appeal and structural integrity as they age. As a result, ...
When Should Exterior Building Windows be Replaced?
A building’s windows generally require replacement every 25 years. However, this isn’t a hard and fast rule property managers should follow. ...
How to Modernize the Exterior of an Old Apartment Building?
Your apartment building’s exterior sends an immediate message to prospective tenants. Modernize the exterior of an old apartment building, because a ...
Undergoing Window Replacement and Building Envelope Restoration in Occupied Buildings
Undergoing restoration in occupied buildings is a major undertaking that requires careful thought to manage expectations, keep people safe, and complete ...
Onsite Engineer: Here’s Why you Need one on your Construction Site
Onsite engineer consultants allow construction companies to remain proactive and efficient. Their role is not just to conduct inspection work, but ...
How a Safety Coordinator can Reduce Costs and Improve Efficiencies
Safety on construction sites goes beyond following health and safety regulations and protocols. It requires construction companies to be proactive . ...
Top Innovations in Construction – and it’s Not What You Think
We often think of innovation as it applies to technology. However, innovation is not only about wearable tech, automation, and cordless ...
Offsetting The Escalating Costs of Construction Materials
With the price of lumber up 68% in March 2021, and fabricated metal and construction materials up 9%, construction project costs ...
The Latest Wearable Technology Trends For Construction
Wearable technology is improving the safety level at construction sites. Monitoring devices and sensors provide built-in warning systems to detect everything ...
Why COR Certification Is The Highest Standard For Construction Safety
Every construction company is accountable for the safety of its project sites and employees. The Certificate of Recognition (COR™) is an ...
Contractor vs Constructor: Who’s responsible and liable during construction projects?
In Ontario, every construction project must have a single constructor. But confusion and risk often arise when different parties incorrectly assume ...
Industry outlook: Top 5 construction trends in 2021
Now that we’re well into 2021, many companies anticipate the year will help make up for the short fallings caused by ...
WellDone Inc: One of Canada’s fastest-growing companies
Canadian Business' Growth List 2020: Fastest-Growing Companies Formerly known as GROWTH 500, Canadian Business' annual program has been recently renamed as ...
The Future of the Construction Industry Beyond COVID
“Steepest, deepest, and fastest recession in history” is what BMO Capital Markets called the impact of COVID-19 on the Canadian economy. ...
Health and Safety-First Culture in Construction
Ontario’s construction industry is by far one of the safest compared to the other provinces and countries. However, the nature and ...