Carriage House Rescue
So many great things came out of 2020. One of the many is that our long-time friends at 101-103 School Street Condominium in Concord said yes to proceeding with needed… Read More »
Articles by John Turner, P.E.
Load Bearing Walls Beat LVL Beams
We have had the pleasure of working with Chuck Wood of Colonial Builders recently. He is leading spectacular renovations of a few old buildings in Concord. Each time I visit… Read More »
No Project is Too Small
Many people say it, but do they really mean it? “No project is too small.” This is one example where we shine relative to many of our larger engineering competitors. … Read More »
Maverick Gas in Manchester
Life is awesome. We are so blessed to have food and cars and gasoline… Despite these blessings, I still often yearn to live in a simpler time, a time when… Read More »
A Case for Professional Design Input
My Dad is an amazing man. Ask those that know Charles Turner, and they will tell you that he is a great guy. Growing up with Dad was awesome. He… Read More »
Passive Wind Design
My Dad is amazing. Everyone that meets him agrees. He is hard working, kind and smart. He still skis at 89 years young! He challenged me when I was a… Read More »
Durable Housing for Group Homes
We all have favorites. I like Contoocook Creamery’s Blueberry Milk as a “Victory Drink” on top of a mountain! Litherman’s Bow Wow Yippie Yo IPA is a nice treat to celebrate… Read More »
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality at Places of Assembly
COVID-19 will certainly change the way we all feel about places of assembly. Whether it’s our favorite breakfast café or the movies or our local Church, a return to standing-room-only… Read More »
Air Quality 101
One of our great industry allies is Jeff Bradley of Indoor Doctor. Jeff is an Environmental Testing Professional and does a fantastic job helping home and building owners identify toxins… Read More »
Normal and Customary Documents for Construction
We all joke about construction plans sketched on a napkin. Thanks to readily available design software, far too many have become “Architects” and “Engineers.” Enter Zoning Restrictions, Shoreland Protection and… Read More »