Hail Season is Here in Colorado. Are You Ready?
It’s not news that Colorado’s Front Range is one of the worst areas of the country for hail damage. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, April National Insurance Crime Bureau, between 2017 and 2019 Colorado had the second highest number of hail claims in...
What to Expect from a Home Inspection in Colorado
Buying a home? Selling a home? One of the key steps in the transaction process is either having a home inspection performed on the home you’re planning to purchase or enduring an inspection on the property that you’re selling. Here’s a look at what that means here in...
What Does InterNACHI Certification Mean for Home Inspectors?
For most people, a home is the most expensive purchase they will ever make. Before they sign the mortgage and pass papers, however, they are going to want an experienced, qualified, and professional home inspector to evaluate the physical condition of the home and its...
What Does a Commercial Property Condition Assessment Include?
A commercial property condition assessment, or PCA, is both standard operating procedure and a practical necessity for any party interested in purchasing a commercial property. It's important for building inspectors, construction professionals, real estate agents and...
What Kinds of Projects do Structural Engineers Work On?
For anyone that has an interest and aptitude in math and science and want to have a job where they will make a real-life impact on the world, becoming an engineer would be a great career path. One field of engineering that will always be high in demand due to the...
What is a Structural Engineer?
WA structural engineer is a vital part of the building process. This professional often works alongside others to complete building projects. Despite many advancements in construction and life in general, structural engineers have remained a vital component in the...
Colorado Destroys Buildings. Here’s How
From record-breaking blizzards, windstorms and hailstorms to heat waves, floods and Eastern Plains tornados, Colorado has it all when it comes to extreme weather. That's why a structural engineer must solve unique challenges in constructing all types of buildings in...
How Sustainability is Revolutionizing Structural Engineering
Addressing the sustainability of our society is a goal everyone can share. Whether you are motivated by reversing climate change, reducing our reliance on foreign sources of fuel, or just want to save a little money, incorporating sustainable principles and elements...
The 5 Most Important Building Codes in U.S. Construction
An engineer must strictly adhere to building codes to avoid structural or design compromises that fail to safeguard the welfare and health of a building's occupants. Colorado and most other states adhere to building codes found in the International Code Council....