Articles
February 18, 2011
Owners should be pro-active and remove snow build-up on building roofs now
By Michael S. Teller, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP and Wayne R. Lawson, PE, SECB for the New England Real Estate Journal
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December 2010
Sustainable Design for Structural Engineers
By Michael S. Teller, A.I.A., NCARB, LEED AP and Jillian Bergan for STRUCTURE Magazine
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October 2008
Structural Engineering: Understanding a Life Long Passion
By Craig E. Barnes, P.E., SECB for STRUCTURE Magazine
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Press Releases
March 9, 2010
CBI Consulting Inc. completes Appreciative Inquiry discovery program
CBI, a leading Boston-based architectural/engineering firm currently celebrating its 25th anniversary, recently completed an Appreciative Inquiry program.
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January 26, 2010
SEC Dinner Meeting
Lessons Learned in Post-Tensioning, Presenter: Craig Barnes, P.E., SECB
January 2010
CBI Consulting Celebrates 25 Years
High-Profile Monthly, High-Profile: News, pg. 36
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In the News
October 28, 2011
Floods cheaper than a fix
North Attleboror Town Hall draignage system too costly. By Amy DeMelia for The Sun Chronical.
June 9, 2011
Salem City Hall Repairs on Council Agenda
By Stewart Lytle for Salem.Patch.com
March 30, 2011
Mayor begins phase two of stadium project - selects design team
Everett Independent, page A3
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General Requirements in Construction Contracts
August 2, 2012
By Steven A. Watchorn, Assoc. A.I.A., LEED AP Often during the production of contract documents the plans and technical specifications are given such high priority by members of the project team that the general requirements of the Contract risk being overlooked. These project-specific conditions may make-or-break many otherwise successful projects, unless they are carefully planned [...]
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Hammers, Chains, & Magic Boxes
July 27, 2012
By Eric R. Kizak, P.E. Engineers are often described as techno-geeks. And while this title may apply to some, for those involved in concrete repair the tools are a bit more rustic. One of the first work items in all concrete restoration or repair projects is to define the extent of the problem. (The first [...]
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Needle Joint Masonry
July 16, 2012
By Craig E. Barnes, P.E., SECB Needle joints are defined simply as thin mortar joints, less than 3/8”. The biggest problems in dealing with needle joint masonry are the techniques of joint excavation and repacking (tuck pointing). Over many years of restoration work in Back Bay and on Beacon Hill structures where needle joint masonry [...]