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EVstudio has designed a number of storage mezzanine projects in existing warehouses, and it is important to remember the requirements

One of the more novice mistakes that are made in the design of commercial buildings is the dreaded dead end corridor. This

According to the Dictionary of Architecture & Construction a specification is “a written document describing in detail the scope of

ANSI 117.1 is a standard for accessibility in buildings and is referenced by the International Building Code. The two most

Last month, I discussed the need for precompression in a post-tensioned slab. In that post, I mentioned that the code

EVstudio is now capable of performing mid-roof inspections throughout the city and surrounding areas. Jefferson County, Wheat Ridge, Boulder, Golden,

One of the most commonly asked questions to the structural department involved the required distance between the top of a

At this point, I think it’s fair to say that I’m a proponent of post-tensioned structures. I’ve found that they

There is a common misconception about the “Maximum” Occupant Load table in the International Building Code. This table list the

The 2006 International Building Code dictates the rules for ramps used in commercial buildings. The rules apply to most ramps

The International Building Code provides several routes for designing buildings with more than one occupancy. Building owners who don’t want

We’ve talked about it before yet it bears repeating. Make sure you get a permit before you pound the first

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