Cooperative Purchasing- Public Construction Projects
The case of the Field of Dreams: Two football seasons ago, I was approached by a superintendent who was looking
Category: Construction
Walking on Thin Ice With Structural Changes
This post focuses on the most misunderstood law of structural physics that all too frequently results in very costly remediation
Effect of Overdriven Fasteners on Shear Wall Capacity
With the use of nail guns set too high and the speed of construction, many nails are over driven. Most
Sequential Stressing and Elastic Losses
In a previous post, I discussed the sources of short- and long-term losses in unbonded post-tension tendons. Recently, a question
Project Spotlight: Modern Highlands Home
Throw Back Thursday- Residential Renaissance EVstudio’s custom designed homes are some of the most ambitious and one of a
7 Things Learned at the Revit Technology Conference 2015 Washington DC
1. Objects drawn in Revit should be drawn as Detail Components. This gives the Object the ability to be Scheduled.
Separation of Top of Foundation Wall and Adjacent Exterior Grade
One of the most commonly asked questions to the structural department involved the required distance between the top of a
The Building Envelope and Energy Savings
The building envelope consists of three main elements: the roof, the walls, and the foundation. The main concerns we have
Reviewing Elongation Reports
At this point, I think it’s fair to say that I’m a proponent of post-tensioned structures. I’ve found that they
It’s Okay to be a Little Shifty
This post is for all of those framers who diligently adhered to a structural framing plan to the letter and
Electrical Panel Locations- A Guide for Placement
Electrical Panel Locations Often during the schematic design process, the question comes up from time to time regarding acceptable locations
Twisted Steel Micro Rebar (TSMR)-The Future of Concrete Reinforcement
We are all familiar with the typical rebar used in concrete reinforcement applications, but many have never heard of Helix
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