Building on Hope Nashua PAL Renovation Complete!
Team Engineering is honored to have contributed in a small way to the renovation of the Nashua Police Athletic for Building on Hope’s 2020 project. The building on Ash Street… Read More »
Life During Renovations Part 2
I now understand what one Planning Board member said when we were approved for our renovation plan. At the time, I took the “Good Luck” as a positive seem. … Read More »
Common Renovation Setbacks
When looking at renovations, we often get lost in the more exciting design process and the “what could be” result. The journey to the end goal, however, is often rough… Read More »
Life during a renovation
You may have heard horror stories or know of someone who had a bad experience during a home remodel or upgrade. While it is a reality that life will not… Read More »
Laser Scanning Assists with Structural Investigation
Recently we’ve used laser-scanning technology for many applications, including the investigation of this church. The church called us to investigate their steeple, suspecting it was leaning. We tapped Process 3-D… Read More »
Structural Failure of a Wood Beam
As engineers, we often get the call to inspect and design improvements for structural members that are close to failing. Building owners often catch these deficiencies before the worst-case scenario… Read More »
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Slab
Recently we have been asked a lot about fiber reinforcing, and if it should be used in concrete slabs-on-grade. Fiber-reinforced concrete, or FRC, is a common building structural element, and… Read More »
Evidence of a Sagging Floor
A common concern we receive from owners of older homes is a sagging/sinking floor. Sagging floors can occur for several reasons and might be scary for homeowners, but a qualified… Read More »
Elevated Garage Slabs
Around here, most residential garages, whether attached to the house or detached, include a concrete slab-on-grade. Concrete slabs-on-grade are strong, durable, and easy to maintain. To provide more usable square… Read More »
Loads on a Building
Structural engineers design buildings to withstand loads of all types. The building’s frame must be designed to withstand a combination of all those loads with some being more present than… Read More »