Change orders involve work that was not part of the original contract. Unless the additional work was specifically requested by the owner, a change order typically arises because the contractor failed to account for required work they should have anticipated, or because the plans provided...
Relying on a contractor for all building inspections isn’t a good idea. While contractors play an important role during construction, understanding the different types of inspections—and who should perform them—is crucial. 1. Building InspectorThe first type of inspection is performed by the building inspector from the...
Type-V sheet is often misunderstood. In most cases, this advice is incorrect. Compliance with the building code typically requires a complete structural engineering design. While Chapter 23 of the California Building Code allows certain single‑story buildings to be designed using prescriptive provisions, the applicability of...
While cutting costs on a soil report may seem appealing at the outset of a project, not all soil reports are the same, and a less thorough report can lead to increased expenses during construction. Inexpensive or overly generic reports typically rely on conservative, code-minimum...
The intent of this page is to clarify the application of ACI’s Section 17.10.5.3 requirements for the installation of post-installed hold-down anchors using epoxy anchor. Four options are provided for determining the required anchor or attachment strength to protect against non-ductile tensile failure. We will...