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As we set intentions and goals for 2022, we reflect on what we’ve done in the past year and how we can do better in the upcoming year....
Katelyn Sebastian
Jan 24, 20224 min read
Signs You May Need a Home Inspection
This blog post was prepared in collaboration with CressmanRPM.ca Are you wondering if you need a foundation inspection? The foundation...
Katelyn Sebastian
Sep 21, 20215 min read
ICE Panels: Challenges of New Building Materials and Codes
Note: this post was originally published to Kilo Lima Code Community . Check out this engaging community here. ICE Panels Insulated...
Katelyn Sebastian
Jul 19, 20215 min read
Lessons from the Surfside Condominium Collapse
Note: this post was originally published to Kilo Lima Code Community . Check out this engaging community here. Please note: It is not the...
Katelyn Sebastian
May 17, 20214 min read
How to Apply Climate Data to Structural Design
Note: this post was originally published to Kilo Lima Code Community . Check out this engaging community here. Recently, I’ve been aiding...
Katelyn Sebastian
Apr 3, 20214 min read
Designing for Deflection
Note: this post was originally published to Kilo Lima Code Community . Check out this engaging community here. A common misunderstanding...
Katelyn Sebastian
Mar 12, 20214 min read
What Landlords Should Know About Foundation Maintenance
A blog post in collaboration with the Leenan Group For owners of rental properties in Regina, Saskatchewan, the past three years have...
Katelyn Sebastian
Mar 12, 20214 min read
Wind Load: It's a Breeze
Note: this post was originally published to Kilo Lima Code Community . Check out this engaging community here. Canada’s prairies were hit...
Katelyn Sebastian
Dec 6, 20203 min read
The Engineered Gingerbread House
The inspiration for this gingerbread house came from a project we were involved in a few years ago: renovation of a cold institutional...
Katelyn Sebastian
Oct 27, 20203 min read
Business Response to COVID-19 and the Building Code
Note: this post was originally published to Kilo Lima Code Community . Check out this engaging community here. Response to COVID-19 has...
Katelyn Sebastian
Aug 17, 20203 min read
Fire Resistance Ratings Without Fire Separations
Note: this post was originally published to Kilo Lima Code Community . Check out this engaging community here. There are several...
Katelyn Sebastian
Aug 12, 20202 min read
Residential Engineering: What Don't We Do?
If you’re a homeowner or a contractor looking for a structural engineer, you’ve probably called around, confirmed availability, collected...
Katelyn Sebastian
May 29, 20204 min read
How Fire Rated Assemblies Affect Structural Engineering
Note: this post was originally published to Kilo Lima . Check out this engaging community here. It’s often expected that the duty to...
Katelyn Sebastian
Jan 6, 20203 min read
What Causes Cracking in Foundation Walls?
Maybe you read our article about cracked concrete. Maybe you’re looking at buying an older house and you’ve been told to budget for...
Katelyn Sebastian
Dec 10, 20192 min read
What is a "Farm Building"?
A farm building is a building that does not contain a residential occupancy and that is associated with and located on land devoted to...
Katelyn Sebastian
Oct 10, 20193 min read
Basics of Concrete Cracks
So you noticed a crack in some concrete - Now what? The easy answer is call an Engineer and have them look at it. This may sound easy,...
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