Erosion Control (BMP) Best Management Practices
Erosion Control measures have come a long way… especially in Colorado. In fact, most jurisdictions have devoted entire sections of
Category: Engineering
EVstudio Structural Engineering for Lennar Homes
Wearing both the “architect” and “engineer” hats at EVstudio, I experience frequent cross-over between the two fields and get to
Structural Considerations for Commercial Solar Panel Installation
EVstudio was recently hired to consult on the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the Knights of Columbus Building
Simple Ways to Engage and Inspire Kids
Teaching children about any career path is always beneficial, but architects and engineers have a definite advantage over other careers
Precompression vs. Balanced Load in Post-Tension Concrete
My Post–Tension elevator speech is pretty well rehearsed at this point: “We drape steel cables — tendons — in the
Remodels Require a Flexible and Responsive Team
We are doing an exciting renovation in the Conifer area that has a really unique front entry. The entrance evolved
Raft Slab-on-Grade Foundation
A Raft Slab-on-Grade foundation can be as simple as a 4” thick slab with no reinforcement and a shallow perimeter
EVstudio Contracted for Value Engineered Structural Revision to Custom Mountain Home
EVstudio was recently asked to value engineer a proposed revision to the foundation of a custom home in Evergreen Colorado
Understanding Long-Term Losses in Post-Tension Tendons
As a structural designer, I started my career working on post-tension structures. Those of you who have been with us
Final Document Stamping Options Explained
Stamping final documentations for any jurisdiction in Colorado to review can be a complicated, stressful, and an annoying process to
Flood Map Designations and Map Revisions Explained
Recently, we were contacted by a client wanting to build a house in a beautiful open meadow. While this seems
Sapphire Reviewer- Running a Model
As EVstudio gets further into the process of modeling structural layouts in Sapphire Reviewer, we are continually finding creative solutions
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