Erosion Control (BMP) Best Management Practices
Erosion Control measures have come a long way… especially in Colorado. In fact, most jurisdictions have devoted entire sections of
Category: Construction
12 Tips for Design Build in Government Contracts
These are just some of the lessons we have learned from our most recent government work in the Design Build
EVstudio Structural Engineering for Lennar Homes
Wearing both the “architect” and “engineer” hats at EVstudio, I experience frequent cross-over between the two fields and get to
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
Remodels Require a Flexible and Responsive Team
We are doing an exciting renovation in the Conifer area that has a really unique front entry. The entrance evolved
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
You Have Purchased a Property….Now What?
So you’ve purchased a property and are looking to get it renovated as soon as possible – don’t think for
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
Final Document Stamping Options Explained
Stamping final documentations for any jurisdiction in Colorado to review can be a complicated, stressful, and an annoying process to
Sapphire Reviewer- Running a Model
As EVstudio gets further into the process of modeling structural layouts in Sapphire Reviewer, we are continually finding creative solutions
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