Off-Site Engineering
OFF-SITE ENGINEERING Introducing the one of its kind castle-like structure made with the use of 121 shipping containers Fortress Obetz is located in Obetz, Ohio this $15 million project was designed in…
Manufactured Home Inspections
With more than 21 million people in the United States living in manufactured or mobiles homes, it is important that these homes are safe. To ensure that these homes are…
Consider a Modular Home
You may be thinking to yourself, what the heck is a modular home? Homes are traditionally built on site and consist of one large structure with walls to separate living spaces. Modular…
What are Insulated Concrete Forms?
We all want to protect the environment and have the most energy efficient home we can, but most people assume going green means an extra-hefty price tag, longer construction time,…
The importance of Seismic Upgrades to a Structure
Earthquakes have plagued humankind since the dawn of time, but it took until the 1990s before we finally learned new techniques to combat the destructive power earthquakes have over our…
Why You Should Consider Incorporating Solar Panels Into Your Home’s Design
You probably have a lot of questions about solar panels: do they work, will they fit my home, and how much will they cost or save me? It’s important to…
Why You Should Consider a Dome Home
Your home is a reflection of your personality and I’m not just talking about the way you decorate the interior. The style, size, shape, and materials are the bones of…
Why Are Shipping Container Buildings Good for Any Climate?
The simple, rectangular shipping container changed the way we transported goods starting way back in the 1950’s. Today, we see these containers everywhere! They are piled nine high and 20…
What is “Building Green?”
It seems that everywhere you turn, the world is becoming more and more green (and we don’t mean the color). Environmental concerns have spurred an increase in sustainable structures and green…
What a Structural Engineer Provides for a Custom Home
Building a custom home isn’t as easy as drawing a floor plan and hiring a construction team. Architects, engineers, designers, general contractors, and more are all vital to the design…
