Northcape Sunapee Stunner
We are proud that Northcape Design in Sunapee asked us to provide a structural engineering design for this stunning new residence on Lake Sunapee in Newbury. It’s another beautiful home… Read More »
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Team Fun Day – Paintball
Each quarter at Team Engineering, we like to put work down for a day and spend time having fun. This past quarter was no exception. Team spent a rainy but… Read More »
Code Compliant vs. Best Practice Wood Decks
The building code governing single and two-family dwellings, the International Residential Code, has many requirements that govern the construction of wood deck structures. Starting with the 2015 edition, the IRC… Read More »
Roof Tension Member at Madison Spring Hut
I volunteered some of my time this past summer with the Appalachian Mountain Club and recently stayed a weekend at Madison Spring Hut, perched on the shoulder of Mt. Madison… Read More »
Engineer-Contractor Collaboration
An important project aspect that can often be overlooked is the collaboration between the engineer and contractor, which can benefit both parties involved and the client. In many projects, there… Read More »
Northpoint Construction Management – Advanced Family Dental
Team Engineering paired up with NorthPoint Construction Management for the new Advanced Family Dentistry office in Nashua, NH. As standard with their design-build process, NorthPoint Construction designed majority of the… Read More »
Steel Flitch Beams
A flitch beam is a composite beam made of steel plate(s), sandwiched between multiple plies of wood members, and then bolted together to create a single beam. Flitch beams are… Read More »
Lowering a Basement Floor
Have you ever considered making living space in your unfinished basement? It’s a possibility if the ceiling height is high enough. The International Residential Code requires a minimum 7 ft.… Read More »
Breaking Down a VAV HVAC System
Team Engineering was recently hired to assess the condition and functionality of a complex VAV system in a large commercial building. This inspired us to brush up on this special… Read More »
Learning About Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
The idea of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) dates back from after World War II when blocks of treated wood fibers mixed with cement were used in Switzerland. At about 14… Read More »