Steel Screw Pile Foundation
A deep foundation system that is gaining popularity in areas with difficult soil, contaminated soil and due to its speed
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The How, What, and Why’s of Structural Floor Systems
So picture it, you, the ultimate DIYer — Soon-To-Be proud homeowner of your own house. Maybe you have your perfect
Architectural and Structural Coordination in 3 Dimensions
You may have heard that we use a software package known as Revit. One of the things that we really
LEED ID Credits – New LEED Pilot Credit Library
Earlier this year, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) introduced a new dimension to their Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Platt Park Footing Inspection
Today I hit an exciting milestone in my budding career. I conducted my first footing inspection of a model house
Post-Tension Crack Control (or, Keep that Duct Tape Handy)
Last month, I wrote a blog post about things you can’t fix with duct tape — specifically, post-tension tendon sheathing.
Different Structural Foundation Types
There are many different foundation types and each one has a unique feature and advantage over other types. I’ll
A Culture of Opportunity at EVstudio
One of the most encouraging and motivating aspects about working at EVstudio is the culture of opportunity. A recent nationwide
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
Interpreting Truss Shop Drawing Dimensions
Spend any time as a structural engineer that deals with residential structures and you will no doubt be asked to
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
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
About EVstudio
EVstudio is a full-service in-house design firm specializing in architecture, engineering, planning, and other design services for commercial and residential projects.