Blog
Koa Rose is committed to providing architects and builders an in-depth perspective to structural engineering. We understand that our work impacts yours, and the more we know about each other, the better we can collaborate. As such, we will share blog posts to help facilitate knowledge and discussion.
Fixed Fee versus Hourly Billing: Construction Administration Phase
Why do structural engineers often bill hourly for the Construction Administration phase?
Fixed Fee versus Hourly Billing: Construction Documents Phase
Why do structural engineers often use fixed fees for the Construction Documents phase?
Converting Wind Speeds to Loads
How can a 14 mph difference in wind speed translate into wind loads twice as large?
Wind Speeds in Structural Design
What wind speeds are houses designed to withstand and where do these numbers come from?
A Brief History on the Building Code
What is the primary purpose of the building code and where did it come from?
Quality is Everything
How do we define quality for a consulting structural engineer and how does this affect the architect, builder, and homeowner?