Memorial Day 2017
Covenant House Alaska: Fulfilling the Need for Growth. Part 1 of 2
It’s a rare event when a single person gets to be involved in both the design of a new building for a client that has outgrown its old one, and to repurpose the building left behind. When Covenant House Alaska… Continue Reading
The Unknowns Underground: Planning for Construction Surprises
In an ideal world, every underground utility is accurately identified, located, and mapped before project design and construction. The reality is that this approach can be costly, and sometimes the site conditions aren’t suitable even without budget constraints. Unless absolutely… Continue Reading
Hazards vs Risks – What’s the Difference?
We live in a world full of hazards that have the potential for causing injuries, damage to property, loss of materials, or reduce our ability to perform. The key word is potential for hazards. We hardly recognize many significant hazards… Continue Reading
Recovering from Fire on the Mountain
Site visits for engineers can be a bit of a mixed blessing. Sometimes you get to inspect an interesting structure on a beautiful day, but frequently you find yourself in a damp underground utility vault, crawling in a dusty attic,… Continue Reading