Interrupted or Narrow Spread Footing Foundation
When the site has low to moderate swelling soil an interrupted or narrow spread footing may be used. The Geotechnical
Category: Building Technology
Structural Considerations for Commercial Solar Panel Installation
EVstudio was recently hired to consult on the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the Knights of Columbus Building
PlanGrid – Saving Time and Paper Cuts
PlanGrid is a construction software and application that allows all users to access, update, and modify building plans in
Precompression vs. Balanced Load in Post-Tension Concrete
My Post–Tension elevator speech is pretty well rehearsed at this point: “We drape steel cables — tendons — in the
IBC Surrounding Materials Rules
The 2006 International Building Code includes Section 1210 Surrounding Materials which specifies where you need nonabsorbent surfaces. In toilet and
Applicability of International Existing Building Code
The biggest question that I hear about the International Existing Building Code is “when do we use it versus the
Staples or Nails? Choosing the Right Fastener for Wall and Roof Sheathing
We are often asked by contractors if they can substitute framing staples instead of nails for their wall and roof
Consider LED Outdoor Lighting to get LEED Points
It’s no surprise that LED lighting has made a significant impact on the energy use for lighting applications with it’s
EVstudio Contracted for Value Engineered Structural Revision to Custom Mountain Home
EVstudio was recently asked to value engineer a proposed revision to the foundation of a custom home in Evergreen Colorado
Understanding Long-Term Losses in Post-Tension Tendons
As a structural designer, I started my career working on post-tension structures. Those of you who have been with us
Structural Glass – Floors and Stairs
Currently glass can be seen in building canopies, floors, stairs, beams, and columns. Most of these structural members use safety
Classification of Work and Scope in the Existing Building Code
The International Existing Building Code is a building code that is being adopted by an increasing number of municipalities. While
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