Allowable Building Height, Story and Area Tables Updated in IBC 2015
Updated versions of the International Building Code are published every 3 years. On a new project, one of the first
Category: Construction
Foundation Construction – When Frost Depth Can Not Be Met
The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) specifies that foundation walls, foundation piers and other permanent support of buildings and structures
Save Yourself from Bad Architecture
In my neighborhood a house was remodeled back in the late 90s. They added some finished living space and enlarged
Interpreting Truss Shop Drawing Dimensions
Spend any time as a structural engineer that deals with residential structures and you will no doubt be asked to
Can You Choose a Contractor on Cost? Does Hard Bid Work?
Hard bid pricing is a standard in the building industry that after several years in decline appears to be making
Denver Engineers Not Surprised by New Post-Tension Rule
Good day! Your usual post–tension maniac here, with more exciting information on post-tensioning! A few months ago, I mentioned that
Agreements, Proposals and Contracts Used by Architects, Engineers and Contractors
There are no shortage of different forms for agreements, proposals and contracts in the design and construction industry. The base
How Can a Supplier Play a Larger Role in Design?
I had a great lunch today with Tom Glossa and Denny Rogstad with the Breckenridge Building Center and we discussed
Johnson Wax Building – Concrete and Glass Tube Technology
Located in Racine Wisconsin, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s buildings that pushed concrete technologies at the time is the Johnson
Construction Cost Per Square Foot for College Laboratories
Our posts on construction cost data per square foot for various project types are so popular, that I will continue
Colorado Homebuilding Academy
If you’ve been keeping up on the news in Colorado’s residential sector, you’ve probably noticed that the state (and most
Considerations of Fly Ash in Concrete.
Fly ash is becoming more popular as a substitute for cement in concrete. The Federal government has been allowing and
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