We’ve observed thousands of buildings with the goal of assessing, reusing, modifying, and improving them. Foundations, we argue, are the most important part of the building’s long-term performance. We’ve creatively… Read More »
Structural steel is key to unlocking the full potential of modern home design. Recently, Team Engineering has had the privilege of providing structural designs for several exceptional homes, showcasing the… Read More »
While elevated residential garages with usable spaces below are popular, constructing high performing and durable structural floor systems is challenging. Our two favorites are prestressed concrete planks and corrugated metal… Read More »
Older New England buildings often lack the lateral force resisting structure to meet modern loading requirements, making them difficult and costly to repurpose when the Code requires improvements. We’ve been… Read More »
Metal Building Systems are understandably popular. We’ve seen them economically meet project requirements for long spans and limiting the number of interior columns. They make great sense in buildings used… Read More »
In today’s fast-paced construction environment, efficiency, precision, and coordination are critical. Structural engineering firms are increasingly adopting 3D structural modeling to streamline processes and deliver high-quality projects within tight deadlines.… Read More »
Continuous insulation code requirements, and its elected use, are ever increasing. Continuous insulation advantages are proven – it significantly reduces thermal bridging, particularly with repetitive framing like roof rafters and… Read More »
Traditional details for attaching wood floor framing to foundation walls are proven and well-accepted. We’ve encountered many situations that require custom and creative approaches that are also practical and buildable.… Read More »
This treehouse project started with my toddler’s passion for ceiling fans and slides. Yes, kind of weird, but also, he’s four years old. Having a house with central air conditioning,… Read More »
Recently a client came to us for a structural consultation concerning a noticeable gap in the floorboards of their home. Upon further inspection of the floor joists and beams below,… Read More »