Navigating the Trades of the Building Industry
So you have decided you want to build a custom home, or perhaps you want an addition for your existing home, or maybe you are planning a full house renovation.… Read More »
Category: Structural Design
Combining Living and Working Space
When I first saw the architectural plans for renovations to this property at 135 North State Street, Concord, NH, I did a double take. It has an eclectic mix of… Read More »
The Building Design Process
The building design industry often has many misconceptions when it comes to the design process. People are often expecting the unrealistic expectations of what they see on tv or sometimes… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Cement and Concrete?
Often, the terms of cement and concrete are mistakenly used interchangeably. In fact, cement is an ingredient of concrete and other building materials (such as mortar) and is rarely used… Read More »
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 »
What is a Braced Wall Design?
We’ve recently received a large number of inquiries for braced wall designs for residential homes in the New England area. This type of structural design, although not new, has been… Read More »
2015 IRC Fire Protection for Floors Constructed with I-Joists
New Hampshire officially adopted the 2015 International Residential and Building Codes (IRC, IBC) in September, 2019. The State Legislature amended the IRC by delaying enforcement of Section 302.13, Fire Protection… 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 »