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 »
Articles by John Turner, P.E.
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 »
Just Say No to Unsupported Joints in Built Up Wood Floor Joists
A recent project really hammered this point home. We began with a discussion of whether wooden floor joists – rotted at one end – really needed to be sistered the… Read More »
Project Spotlight: Uni-Cast
We have been selected by Uni-Cast (https://www.uni-cast.com/) of Londonderry to provide architectural and engineering design services for a small but critical expansion of their manufacturing facility. We will help this… Read More »