Foundation Construction – When Frost Depth Can Not Be Met
The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) specifies that foundation walls, foundation piers and other permanent support of buildings and structures
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Can You Choose a Contractor on Cost? Does Hard Bid Work?
Hard bid pricing is a standard in the building industry that after several years in decline appears to be making
Denver Engineers Not Surprised by New Post-Tension Rule
Good day! Your usual post–tension maniac here, with more exciting information on post-tensioning! A few months ago, I mentioned that
How Can a Supplier Play a Larger Role in Design?
I had a great lunch today with Tom Glossa and Denny Rogstad with the Breckenridge Building Center and we discussed
Colorado Homebuilding Academy
If you’ve been keeping up on the news in Colorado’s residential sector, you’ve probably noticed that the state (and most
Considerations of Fly Ash in Concrete.
Fly ash is becoming more popular as a substitute for cement in concrete. The Federal government has been allowing and
Cost per Square Foot for Residential Construction
One of the most challenging tasks of building your own home is wrestling with the idea of how much home
Living a Radiant Life – Understanding Radiant Heat Transfer in Buildings
Radiant Energy. Something that is so widely misunderstood, and yet has such a tremendous impact on our daily comfort. I
Include an Exterior Door in Your Addition
Last fall, my wife and I designed an addition to our home. It was a fairly straightforward addition with only
Cantilevered Stair in Modern Home
I swung by one of my projects today to see how things were coming along. The last time I was
Why It’s Critical To Have Correct Floating Sill Plates on Slab-On-Grade Floors in Colorado
When I’m requested to investigate a house with structural concerns one of the first things I check is proper floating
Review of New Weyerhaeuser iPhone Application
iPhoned individuals may be interested to know that Weyerhaeuser has released a productive alternative to Fruit Ninja in the form
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