Insulfoam R-Tech Under-Slab Insulation
The builder for the Haley Residence we designed in Evergreen is using Insulfoam R-Tech for the under-slab insulation. Insulfoam R-Tech is
Tag: Construction
Helical Piers Highlights
A helical anchor/pile is a segmented deep foundation system with helical bearing plates welded to a central steel shaft. Once
$$ Value Engineering
One thing that is often overlooked by civil engineers (or many engineers/architects for that matter) is the design component of
Varying Design Wind Speeds for Arvada, Colorado
Contractors, Owners and Designers should be aware that the City of Arvada has five different wind zones of varying intensity.
Avoid Costly Future Alterations: Free Fair Housing and Accessibility Presentation
This week the Department of Local Affairs (DORA) Civil Rights Division offered one of four free lectures on Fair Housing, Accessibility
Take Pictures of Your Construction Project – Save Time Later
People take pictures during construction to show their family, to ask the builder questions and to document the process. One
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.
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
Repairs to Concrete Foundations Made Simple Using Carbon-Fiber Kevlar Grid Straps
EVstudio recently met with Pinnacle Construction where they introduced us to Carbon-Fiber and Kevlar Grids used to repair foundation walls.
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
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
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