A trip to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
On a recent family trip, we stopped at the infamous, Fallingwater; a building, often describe as the pinnacle of American single-family home design. It is impossible to mention the building… Read More »
Team Engineering Blog
Steel Moment Frames
Building structure needs to be designed not only to hold up gravity loads but also to handle lateral loads from wind and earthquakes. In most typical residential situations, shear walls… Read More »
2015 IPC on Attic Vent Termination
There has been confusion in the construction industry since adoption of 2015 IPC Section 903.2 about attic vent terminations. The NH Mechanical Safety & Licensing Board, NH Fire Marshal’s Office,… 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 »
Truss Uplift Wall Connection
Roof trusses have become more and more common in wood-framed construction. Their strategic design allows for economical material to be used, easy fabrication, and quick installation that saves costs all… 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 »
Settlement of Shallow Footings
A shallow foundation on soil can be made for an individual load (i.e., isolated), or to support multiple loads (e.g., strip, raft or mat). The soil needs to be able… Read More »
Corridor Pressurization for Healthy Living
If you live or work in a medical facility, a nursing home, a stacked multi-family, a high rise or a garden-style condominium/apartment building with public/common hallways, lobbies and/or stairwells, you… 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 »