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 »
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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 »
The Benefits of Continuous Insulation
It’s so much fun to provide Architectural Engineering services and watching the industry gradually adopt new materials and methods. Continuous Insulation has been one of my favorites for the past… Read More »
Northpoint Construction Management: Sweeney Metal Fabricators
Northpoint Construction Management and Team Engineering once again collaborated on the building design for an addition to the Sweeney Metal Fabricators in Nashua, NH. While Northpoint Construction gets majority of… Read More »
Duck Drop
Team Engineering was thrilled to be a sponsor for the 6th annual Mt. Sunapee Duck Drop put on by NorthCape Design & Build. In an effort to raise money for… Read More »
Saint Anselm College Servery
Eckman Construction is about to rally the troops to implement an amazing renovation of the nearly 40 year old “Servery” at Saint Anselm College. Dennis Mires the Architect has led… 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 »