Simpad Blackpoint Newbie
I have been using Blackpoint for a little over a three months and I have to say it has been
Category: Construction
Streetscape Brick Paver Considerations
The Incorporation of pavers in a Streetscape is a great way to economically break up the monotony of a sidewalk.
New Innovative Plumbing Techniques Reach Denver
According to the Denver Post, Colorado is the “the second-fastest growing state in the U.S.,” with migration to the state
3D Printed Beams
A couple of years ago there was a study by a group of researchers in Europe on how to reduce
Site Visit: Ohio River Bridges Project
I recently returned to my hometown of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, which is a small town just north of Louisville, Kentucky.
Specifying Steel Open Web Joists
While designing a recent commercial project I ran into a new situation (for me). The project is a mixed use
Why is OSB Less Expensive than Plywood?
If you took a giant pencil sharpener, sharpened a giant pencil, and then glued all the shavings together, you would
Construction Cost Per Square Foot for Courthouses
Our posts on construction cost data per square foot for various project types are so popular, that I will continue
Types of Foundation Waterproofing – Denver
On most projects where there is enough room for access on both side of a foundation wall, waterproofing is often
What is Punching Shear?
There are several factors that come into play when designing an elevated concrete slab. Obviously, the ability to support the
Don’t Just Build! Get a Building Permit
We’ve talked about it before yet it bears repeating. Make sure you get a permit before you pound the first
The Easiest Place to Find Fire Rated Assemblies is the Gypsum Association Manual
After several projects of fighting with the UL Manual (Underwriters Laboratories) and the International Building Code I discovered that there
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