Posted by: ZS on May 5, 2020
Digital Twin for Facility Management: Development of the Building Information Model Facility Managers today are actively pursuing the benefits of a building’s “digital twin.” A digital twin is a term used to describe a computerized, or digital version of a physical asset such as a building. This twin mirrors a buildings systems, processes, and physical infrastructure. When sensors are incorporated, facility managers can run smart maintenance systems that include real-time information interchange that can actively perform condition monitoring, diagnostics and predictive operations. The digital twin can also simulate and detect potential issues and resolve the process before the physical system..
Read MoreAvoid Unintended Consequences When Increasing Your Facility’s Relative Humidity Levels to Slow COVID-19 Transmission
Posted by: ZS on April 24, 2020
Avoid Unintended Consequences When Increasing Your Facility’s Relative Humidity Levels to Slow COVID-19 Transmission In the coming months, building owners and facility managers will need to consider taking steps like adjusting relative humidity levels to help protect employees returning to onsite work spaces. Research has shown that increasing relative humidity above 40% in the built environment can limit transmission of viruses like COVID-19*. However, making adjustments to your interior humidity settings can lead to other unwanted issues like condensation, corrosion, and mold growth. Therefore, it is important to perform a thorough review of the building enclosure to determine current performance..
Read MoreInnovation During the Pandemic: How 3D Laser Scanning and UAV / Drone Technology Can Be Employed for Architects, Contractors, and Facility Managers
Posted by: ZS on April 17, 2020
Innovation During the Pandemic: How 3D Laser Scanning and UAV / Drone Technology Can Be Employed for Architects, Contractors, and Facility Managers During these challenging times we are faced with finding new ways of accomplishing our responsibilities while working remotely and practicing social distancing guidelines as recommended by the CDC. For the architecture and engineering community working on existing facilities this often means sending teams of professionals into the field to take measurements and photograph existing conditions. By employing 3D laser scanning technology, this work can be completed by sending a single technician into the field thus minimizing social interaction…
Read MoreZS Selected as Architectural Consultant for Multiple Building Enclosure Repairs at UWM
Posted by: ZS on February 25, 2020
Recent Wins ZS Selected as Architectural Consultant for Multiple Building Enclosure Repairs at UWM ZS leveraged its expertise in building enclosure renovation/restoration on historic buildings within institutional environments (such as our decades-long work at University of Chicago) to win a contract with the Wisconsin Department of Administration for work at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee campus. ZS will perform a thorough condition assessment of 100 percent of the exterior walls and select portions of roofing/waterproofing assemblies (including windows and doors) at all elevations on six buildings including the Architecture and Urban Planning Building, Enderis Hall, Garland Hall, Golda Meir Library,..
Read MoreZS Performs Key Role in moving the 625-ton wall at the former Warner Grand Theatre
Posted by: ZS on September 9, 2019
ZS is proud to be an integral part of the moving of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s Warner Grand Theater historic wall on the east elevation. ZS performed the preliminary structural analysis and feasibility study for the wall move, and on Tuesday, August 13th CD Smith and International Chimney successfully moved the 625-ton wall, 35 feet to the east. The Warner brothers built and opened the Warner Grand Theater in Milwaukee in 1931 and it has remained one of Milwaukee’s most treasured historic landmarks. This new project will see the transformation of the Warner Grand into the “Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Center”…
Read MoreMilwaukee County Selects ZS LLC to Lead the Glazing System Investigation for Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes
Posted by: ZS on July 15, 2019
Milwaukee County Selects ZS LLC to Lead the Glazing System Investigation for Milwaukee’s Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes Milwaukee County selected ZS LLC (ZS) to lead a team of experts to perform a comprehensive investigation of the aluminum glazing system that covers the iconic three Conoidal Domes at Mitchell Park. The project team for this project, led by ZS, includes Stutzki Engineering, and Super Sky Products Enterprises, LLC. ZS will provide project management, investigation/testing of existing system, and repair solution options. Stutzki Engineering, a world renown glass engineering consulting firm, will provide glazing repair options. Super Sky, the company that originally..
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