PowerBlanket Review – Melting Ice and Snow
Its been a very cold winter in Colorado. In a normal winter we expect to see a few unusually warm
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Change of Occupancy and Conformance with Code
One of the most common questions with existing buildings is: “What do I have to do if I change the
Water and Sewer Tap Fees – Construction Soft Costs
Two major expenses on projects are the water and sewer tap fees. Depending on the type and size of the
Lighting Design Available from EVstudio
The EVstudio Lighting Design group has delivered innovative lighting solutions for healthcare, higher education, residential, retail, non-profit, and civic projects.
Portable Fire Extinguishers in the International Fire Code
The required locations for portable fire extinguishers are listed in the International Fire Code. It specifies both the spaces that
Price Per Square Foot Construction Cost for Medical Office Buildings
In another assessment in a series of articles: How much does it cost to build a medical office building? It is well known
Kershenstein Honka Log Home in Evergreen Colorado Near Completion
EVstudio has completed plans for numerous Honka log homes and one, here in Evergreen, is nearly complete. The Kershenstein residence
Earthcore Structural Insulated Panels (SIP)
EVstudio’s Structural Engineers are working with Earthcore SIPs LLC to provide high quality SIP walls, floors, roofs and foundation walls
Floor Plan Required for Obtaining a Liquor License in the City of Denver
When applying for a Restaurant Liquor License in the City of Denver, you are required to provide a floor plan (8 ½”
Business Occupancy Group as Defined in the International Building Code
One of the first steps in any building project is evaluation of the appropriate occupancy group. This drives building size,
Diagram From Recent Meeting
I wanted to share this diagram from a recent meeting. The project is still in early planning stages so I
Cabana Door Hardware in Recreation Center
A new idea in recreation center cabana door hardware is the “no latch hold open” approach. In this configuration, the
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