In wood-frame buildings, cumulative shrinkage can be significant and have an impact on function and performance.
Accommodating Shrinkage in Multi-Story Wood-Frame Structures
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What Do Structural Engineers Do?
Structural engineers are focused on the stability of the building framework, or the “skeleton” behind the drywall.
We Use Recycled Products Daily, Why Not Recycled Concrete?
With approximately the same processes for natural aggregates, recycled concrete can be used.
Construction Spotlight: Insulating Concrete Forms
ICF is a type of permanent concrete formwork that creates the external wall envelope of a building.
The Future of Wood Construction Starts NOW!
We have designed the FIRST Cross Laminated Timber Wood hotel in the United States.
Construction Spotlight: Cold-Formed Steel Framing
Cold-formed steel framing offers a cost-effective and efficient solution to provide structural support for building features.
Contract Writing for Young Project Managers, Part 2
A well-written contract can be a valuable tool to increase project efficiencies, client satisfaction and overall project success.
Contract Writing for Young Project Managers, Part 1
Having a good contract can make your projects run more efficiently and improve your firm’s profits.
Solar-Powered Residence Will Utilize Modular SIP Construction
Schaefer joins WVU’s team in the competition to design, build and operate solar-powered houses.
The Impact of Technology to Control Anchor Design
Schaefer’s Marshall Carman discusses the underlying assumptions within each application, and why the results vary.