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RECENT ARTICLES FOR ARCHITECTS
Preferred Parking: New Ramp Brings Relief to Morgantown
Home to West Virginia University and its acclaimed Mountaineer football team, the town of roughly 30,000 sits amongst the rolling hills of northern West Virginia along the banks of the Monongahela River, but what the town lacks is public parking. A recently completed parking garage is helping to meet parking needs.
Becoming Successful Engineers, One Mistake at a Time
This story was featured in the December 2016 issue of Modern Steel Construction.
I used to believe that good engineers never made mistakes. Now I believe that good engineers have simply learned to never repeat mistakes. In the decade I’ve been working as an engineer, I’ve made countless decisions — most good, but some bad. Each decision taught me something, but the lessons from the bad ones are harder to forget. One of those lessons has stuck with me since my first week on the job, more than ten years ago.
Do I Need a Geotechnical Report for My New Building?
Investing in a Geotechnical Report, conducted by a Professional Structural Engineer, is a crucial first step in planning your building site. The Geotech Investigation will allow you to assess the site for safety and compatibility for your building type, preventing major future expenses and issues.
Humidity Control: A Key Factor in Human Comfort
Humidity control is important for human comfort in the residential or commercial setting but can also aid in production in an industrial setting. Whether your next project is an office building, warehouse, hospital or restaurant, humidity control is a topic worth some thought and discussion.
Keeping Construction Costs Low
Whether you are an owner, a vendor or even a designer, there are several things you can do for keeping construction costs low.
How to Prolong the Life of an Air Conditioning System
With spring approaching, everyone is excited by thoughts of sunny days and the absence of snow. Although you may be ready for this change in weather, it’s important your air conditioner is too. Some preventative measures can be taken to help prolong the...