An architect that specialized in church design was retained to design a new church. The church told the architect they were on a limited budget. The architect completed their design and included a preliminary cost estimate of $4 million for construction. The church hired a contractor specializing in building churches. Approximately half way through construction, Continue Reading …
Sinking House
October 6, 2010 By
A structural engineer was retained to design the foundation for a single family home in the Rocky Mountain region. The engineer’s design was based on a soils report prepared by a geotechnical engineer who had been retained by the contractor. Approximately six months after the house had been completed, the floor began to experience differential Continue Reading …
Falling Panel
October 6, 2010 By
An architect was retained to design a new performing arts center. In order to cut costs, the city took over construction administration. Some of the finish work in the auditorium included installation of veneer core modesty panels for the front row of the balcony. After completion of the project, one of these modesty panels fell Continue Reading …