Sweeping Post-Tension Tendons
A couple of weeks ago, I visited a site where they were laying out their first post-tension elevated deck pour.
Category: Construction
DU Kitchen Expansion – Progress Part One
During the demolition phase, progress is measured in linear feet of chain link fence and caution tape. Here are some
Century Communities and their Oak Meadows Community Progress
We continue to supply structural engineering services for a premier front range builder, Century Communities. We provide specific observations at
Reducing Holdowns Using OSB Exterior Sheathing
Tired of all the holdown straps? You can eliminate many of the metal holdown straps from the upper floor wall
Cañon City House Framing Update
Here are some newer photos of the construction progress at one of our designs in Cañon City, CO. Below you
Steel Deck Design – Noncombustible Materials
I recently observed the rough framing of a steel deck EVstudio designed. The deck went around a Client’s studio/garage with
Cañon City House Foundation Update
Here are some new pictures of the foundation progress of one of our designs outside of Canon City. Here you
Hard Bid for Construction – Division Break Down
We are seeing an increasing number of building projects being hard bid by multiple contractors. For architects and owners it
Will Your New Home Addition Negatively Affect Your neighbor’s Foundation?
During these tough economic times, many of us are considering remodeling or putting an addition onto our existing home in
The Front Porch and What Makes it Functional?
Front Porch: “an exterior appendage to a building, forming a covered approach or vestibule to a doorway.” (Definition from Dictionary.com)
Spread Footing Foundation
This has to be the most typical foundation type with basement or crawlspace construction. The spread footing design is simple;
Sapphire Structure at IBS
Just returned from this years International Builders Show in Las Vegas. EVstudio had the honor of presenting at the MiTek
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