Thinking, The Best Practice
There is no substitute for the quiet discipline of sitting uninterrupted and thinking through a design and how it will be constructed.... Read more.
Future of Construction Includes AI, Drones
In the next few years we will see that BIM, combined with AI, wearable tech and drones, will enhance design and construction.... Read more.
Sustainability Requires Cultural Change
Before “sustainable design” came into our vernacular, structural engineering firms were focused on efficient designs with conventional materials.... Read more.
Female Influence Benefits Construction Industry
Women have made great strides in the industry, at all levels, in roles that include ownership/management, technical positions, and support.... Read more.
Key to Dropping Your Structure Costs
One of the core tenets that we teach engineers in our firm, is that if you are a competent engineer, there is no need to overdesign.... Read more.
Universal Design: A Personal Perspective
We've made great strides in making spaces easily accessible, regardless of their diversity in physical attributes and potential disabilities.... Read more.
Labor Challenges and Opportunities
I recall being hired for my first engineering job back in February of 1995. I left the interview feeling confident the job was mine.... Read more.
Short Days, Long Nights, Cold Weather and Concrete
A challenge in cold weather is to protect fresh concrete from freezing so that the finished product will perform as intended.... Read more.
The Ever-expanding Universe of BIM Beneficiaries
The building industry is seeing the widespread adoption of BIM into the design and construction of residential structures.... Read more.
How Not to Ruin a Kitchen Remodel
Having a kitchen that connects seamlessly into adjacent spaces is a key component of most modern residential designs.... Read more.