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
Category: Construction
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
Colorado Real Estate Journal Article on The EVstudio Building
We’re thrilled to have had our new EVstudio Building published in the Colorado Real Estate Journal! For the full story,
Christian House of Prayer (CHOP) Civil Engineering
EVstudio Civil Engineering has recently completed civil construction drawings for a major development/expansion to the existing Christian House of Prayer
Construction Cost Per Square Foot for Single Family Custom Residential Homes 2015
In a continued effort to try to set client expectations as appropriately as possible at the start of a project,
Home Maintenance – It Can Save Your Life
We do a fair amount of work observing structures after a fire. Sometimes those fires start from a child with a cigarette lighter or
How to Start Rebuilding When Fire Strikes
When massive forest fires make the national news, it is unsettling. When the fire is in your community, it is
SIPs Design Guidelines to Reduce Cost
We just recently completed another SIPs design for a single family home in Colorado. Along the way, we came across some
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