June 10, 2015

Adding a Safe? Consider Structural Engineering

Recently, a gentleman got in touch with me about adding a safe to his home.  When he selected a model, the vendor told him delivery was included — but they weren’t going to be able to get it down the stairs into his basement.  Since he didn’t want to put it in the garage, he […]

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Top 10 Effective Techniques for Working With a Building Department on Permits

Construction projects in most jurisdictions will need to be signed off by the building department in that jurisdiction. Even for the most experienced architects and engineers, there is a chance of having review comments put forth. The trick is knowing the most effective way to get the comments addressed and the project permitted. 1. Realize

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Structural Engineering Stair Connection to Framing

A Structural Gem: Custom Steel Staircase Nearly Complete

The EV engineers and architects recently stopped by a site to see the progress on a residence we designed.  A unique part of the home is a custom steel staircase positioned in the heart of the house.  The client wanted the illusion of a suspended staircase with exposed structure, so our team developed a plan

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