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When To Hire a Structural Engineer over a Civil Engineer

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If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. Because of how involved some of these projects can be, it is best to get in touch with a civil engineering firm in St.

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The Importance of Construction Material Testing

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There is much more than meets the eye when constructing a residential or commercial structure. The soil foundation, steel structure, and retaining walls are the three primary types of construction materials evaluated during field or on-site testing. Certain foundations are even constructed entirely of rocks.

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Pier and Beam Foundations - KHouse Progress | Life of an Architect

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Home / Construction / Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Pier and Beam Foundations – KHouse Progress Bob Borson — June 12, 2014 — 73 Comments On the residential part of our practice, we do a lot of pier and beam foundations. Here is a typical wall section through a pier and beam foundation.

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New Vesterheim Commons by Snøhetta

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An Evolving Woodland Park Snøhetta’s master plan for Vesterheim, set in motion a unified campus composed of historic structures, outdoor classrooms, and revitalized commercial buildings set within a wooded landscape.

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Unconventionally Framed: When to Enlist the Expertise of a Structural Engineer

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Pre-engineered wood roof trusses and engineered wood floor joists or trusses are common. The International Residential Code (IRC) offers prescriptive design measures for basic foundation walls and footings. Many times, a structural engineer is not involved with these homes. Structural engineer by profession.

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Discover Hariri Pontarini Architects’ Vision Behind the Nicol Building at Carleton University

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The flowing design creates an inspiring, flexible and intimate environment that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success. The flowing design creates an inspiring, flexible and intimate environment that lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Acoustic Consultant: Aercoustics Engineering Ltd.,

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Revitalizing a Contaminated Site: The Ford Calumet Environmental Center

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Among the awards and publications the most significant is first place in the yearly Driehaus Foundation Award for Architectural Excellence in Community Design was established to recognize the importance of great architecture and craftsmanship to city life. How do you believe this project represents you or your firm as a whole?

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