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....
What You Need to Know About Property Condition Assessments
In the market to purchase, lease, finance or maintain a piece of commercial real estate? You can always walk through the property, read the key specifications and size it up to the best of your ability. But there’s a more formal building inspection that you should...
What CLT and Glue Laminated Timber Means for the Construction Industry
If you work in the construction industry, you've likely heard mention lately of CLT and glue-laminated timber. Just recently, CLT was indicated as the cause of a flooring failure at a new, $800 million building on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis,...
3 Structural Questions to Ask When Considering an Off-Site Building
For generations, construction has been fairly straightforward. You dig a hole, put up some walls, slap a roof on it, and you have a structure. The advent of off-site construction in the late 20th century turned that model on its head.
HIE’s Work Featured in 5280
We're thrilled to share that HIE Consulting Engineers was prominently featured in a recent story in 5280, the Denver magazine. It was related to a recent project we took on for Heidi and Ryan Cox, who bought an 1884 Victorian home in Denver's historic Curtis Park...
How a Home Inspection Will Save You Money
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments that you will ever have to make. When people go through the process of buying a home, they likely already feel overwhelmed with all of the money that they need to spend on a down payment, paying closing costs, and the expenses associated with moving.