From our intern – Why I Chose Engineering
Growing up I never really had a job that I always dreamed of doing. I had a range of interests; sports, reading, drawing, the outdoors, and I just never really… Read More »
Category: Residential Engineering
Signs of Overstressed Wood Framing
Most of New Hampshire and Massachusetts homes have been constructed using wood framing for floors, walls and roofs. The material is readily available and generally inexpensive when compared to other… 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 »
Attic Mold and Basement Moisture
What do attic mold and basement moisture have to do with one another? Everything! Moisture in the basement in the form of unseen and odorless water vapor migrates into the… Read More »
Is this Design Over-engineered?
As engineers, we often are accused of “overengineering” a building’s structure; when, in reality, we are just following the design rules set forth in the local building code. In most… Read More »
A Celebrity Building in New Hampshire
Once in a lifetime, a New Hampshire property comes on the market that gets national attention, and it happened in November of 2019. The Currier Museum of Art in Manchester… Read More »
Approaching Sustainable Design
Sustainable design is commonly associated with high construction costs and expensive cutting-edge building technology. However, when sustainability is considered early in the design process, projects can achieve high performance at… Read More »
The Effects of COVID-19 on the Construction Industry in NH and MA
Team Engineering is open and very busy, but not too busy to help you with that design project or solve that engineering issue. Everyone we know in the construction industry… Read More »
Why Meet Frost Depth
As New Englanders, we are no strangers to dealing with snow, ice and long cold winters. When air temperatures drop below freezing, the ground is sure to do the same.… Read More »
Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) – HVAC Solution
As discussed in a previous blog, there are HVAC-related measures to potentially reduce the spread of pathogens, such as the coronavirus, that can be taken to supplement social distancing, surface… Read More »