CODE UPDATE: Significant Code Changes to the 2009 International Building Code – Fasteners
News from ICC: A modification to fasteners in preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated wood (Section 2304.9.5) has been made to the 2009
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Construction Cost per Square Foot for Hotels, Motels and Apartments
Hospitality and multifamily design have many common factors and we have worked on many projects in both sectors. This post
Braced Wall Specification Changes to the 2009 IRC (pt. 2)
The newest edition of the International Residential Code sees some changes to the requirements of wall bracing. A new requirement
Braced Wall Specification Changes to the 2009 IRC (pt. 1)
The newest edition of the International Residential Code sees some changes to the requirements of wall bracing. One such change
Evergreen Downtown Business Association voted to create an Economic Development Council
I am an active member of the Evergreen Downtown Business Association (EDBA) and more recently, have been participating in the
LEED Certified Core & Shell in Texas – Regional Priority
The Highpointe Building 2 Project in Killeen, Texas is pursuing LEED Certification under the LEED for Core and Shell 2009
University of Denver Boettcher Center Auditorium – Behind the Curtain
One of the most interesting things about working on a renovation is learning about how buildings work, especially buildings that were completed
Licensed Professional Exemptions for LEED2009 – Relief or Worry?
The “Licensed Professional Exemption”, as termed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is a surprising feature (but surprisingly not
The ‘NEW’ ADA Guide book
Upcoming changes in ADA accessibility laws have been long in the making but will have far reaching effects.
Renovation for the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology
We recently finished CDs for the renovation of the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. The
Low-Impact Development Tool in South Main, a Southern Colorado TND
At South Main, the image to the right shows a light imprint tool that provides a hard surface path from
Engineered Retaining Walls for Harker Heights, Texas
As a result of several retaining wall failures, the City of Harker Heights, Texas has established new criteria for retaining
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