Framing of a five-story, wood-framed apartment building is Nashua is nearly complete. Lately the framers have been installing the continuous anchor tie-down system. The wind and seismic loads on this… Read More »
Rear decks offer a convenient outdoor space to many of us. There are many ways to enjoy this space, a morning coffee, a meal with family and friends, or an… Read More »
Epoxy anchors are the strongest and the most common chemical anchors in construction. Epoxy anchors are better than vinylester and polyester anchors for use on various surfaces, including concrete, masonry,… Read More »
Last summer, Team Engineering got the opportunity to design the structure for a beautiful new construction lakehouse and boathouse designed by Bonin Architects. The house is characterized by a wide-open… Read More »
I was nine years old in 1976. I bought my first new bicycle – a special edition – Schwinn Varsity – with money that I earned delivering The Nashua Telegraph.… Read More »
Heat pump technology has improved significantly in recent years and is becoming a popular solution for new heating and cooling systems. The nature of a heat pump system allows flexibility… Read More »
We enjoyed the challenge of designing the concrete foundations for an arched canopy structure for a nearby recycling facility. The facility will use heavy equipment, including dump trucks and loaders,… Read More »
One element of properly creating load path connections is installing a hurricane tie. Hurricane ties secure the roof connections to the ceiling joists and/or exterior walls which keeps the roof… Read More »
In our opinion, successful projects are built on careful planning and effective communication. A powerful in successful projects is construction mockups. Think of a mockup a prototype of a project… Read More »
One residential feature that homeowners like to utilize is a garage over a finished basement space. In order to achieve this, the garage floor needs to be built with pre-cast… Read More »