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| Call Your SE at Schematic Design, Not at Permit | Mar 2, 2026 | Bringing a structural engineer in early isn't just an added cost. It's how you avoid the expensive surprises that show … |
| Value Engineering Structural Systems Without Cutting Corners | Mar 2, 2026 | Real value engineering finds structural savings through smarter design, not thinner margins of safety. The difference … | |
| Old Buildings, New Purpose: The Engineering of Adaptive Reuse | Feb 26, 2026 | Adaptive reuse is one of the most rewarding, and most demanding, types of structural work. Taking a building designed … |
| Engineering Expertise in the Courtroom: Expert Witness Services | Feb 22, 2026 | Structural disputes, including construction defects, property damage claims, and personal injury cases involving … |
| Safe by Design: Engineering Temporary Structures and Shoring | Feb 18, 2026 | Temporary doesn't mean unimportant. The shoring systems, formwork structures, and excavation supports that make … |
| What Makes a Good Design-Build Structural Engineer? | Feb 16, 2026 | Not every structural engineer is a good design-build partner. The qualities that matter in design-build (speed, cost … | |
| Uncovering the Truth: Forensic Structural Engineering | Feb 12, 2026 | A crack in the wall. A door that no longer closes. A floor that bounces in a way it never used to. Sometimes the cause … |
| Keeping Projects on Track: The Role of Construction Administration | Feb 8, 2026 | The permit is approved. The contractor is mobilized. Now what? For many engineering firms, the answer is: not much. For … |
| From Concept to Construction: Commercial Building Design at Frontier | Feb 1, 2026 | Commercial buildings carry more than loads. They carry the expectations of owners, the ambitions of architects, the … |
| Forensic Structural Engineering: When You Need an Expert and What to Expect | Jan 26, 2026 | Forensic structural engineering investigates failures, distress, and disputes. Understanding when to engage a forensic … |
| The Value of Early Engineering Consultation | Jan 20, 2026 | The most expensive structural problems are the ones discovered late. A conversation with a structural engineer early in … |
| Engineering Colorado's Future: Structural Design for a Growing State | Jan 15, 2026 | Colorado is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. From the Denver metro to mountain communities, demand for … |
| Unlocking Stunning Views: How Moment Frames Elevate Modern Design | Nov 1, 2024 | In today's architectural landscape, creating buildings with expansive glass facades and unobstructed views is a hallmark … |
| A Solid Platform: Better resources, sharper focus, new fire. | Apr 1, 2023 | Assembling a Winning Platform. With the freedom a good investment gives, Frontier started as a question: what would it … |
| Leading Into Opportunity | Feb 1, 2022 | "Go ahead!" - Davy Crockett. There is a bit of an adventurer in each of us who love to go where there's opportunity. … |
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 | Custom Build Residence | Jun 1, 2025 | Woodland Park, Colorado | Two-story custom home with vaulted ceiling and open loft, requiring non-traditional wind design … |
 | Windflower Addition | Apr 1, 2025 | Woodland Park, Colorado | New dining room and covered outdoor fireplace feature connecting to existing steel framing, plus an … |
| Tejon Addition | Feb 1, 2025 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Full-height addition with basement to a Victorian-era home, including a new basement wall sister … |
 | PG&E Birds Landing Anchor Tower Foundation | Aug 1, 2024 | Sacramento, California | Designed a CLSM slurry wall to dewater an excavation in Sacramento River delta soils, enabling … |
 | Gripstone Climbing Gym Expansion | Sep 1, 2022 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Structural design for a major climbing gym expansion, adding new climbing wall sections and the … |
 | Denver Multi-Use Development | Mar 1, 2022 | Denver, Colorado | Structural consultation and design for a mixed-use development in Denver: coordinating residential … |
 | Construction Support, Temporary Structures & Shoring | Jan 1, 2022 | Colorado & California | Temporary structure and shoring design to keep construction projects moving safely: falsework, … |
 | Covered Deck Addition | Oct 20, 2021 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Structural design for a covered outdoor living addition over an existing residential deck: new roof … |
 | Deck Replacement | Oct 15, 2021 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Structural assessment and full replacement design for a deteriorated residential deck: new framing, … |
 | Sasquatch Cookies | Oct 1, 2021 | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Structural review and tenant improvement support for a new retail bakery location, including … |
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 | Colorado | Designing new facilities to serve a growing city featuring activities, destinations, and opportunities. | /articles/colorado/ |
 | Consultation | Frontier offers schematic design, peer review, and early engineering support. | /articles/consultation/ |
 | Commercial Building Design | Designing new facilities to serve a growing city featuring activities, destinations, and opportunities. | /articles/commercial-building-design/ |
| Construction Administration | Continued support from review of shop drawings against the design. | /articles/construction-administration/ | |
 | Forensic | Objective evaluations to understand structural integrity and a clear path forward. | /articles/forensic/ |
| Temporary Structures and Construction Support | Shoring design is often required to get things going on the project under construction. | /articles/temporary-structures/ |
 | Expert Witness | Experience counts in report writing and professional opinion. Contact us for a free consultation. | /articles/expert-witness/ |
| Adaptive Reuse | Breathe new life into existing structures: transition older properties into modern, functional spaces. | /services/adaptive-reuse.jpg |
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 | Steel Framing | Steel | Steel's high strength-to-weight ratio and ductility make it the material of choice for long spans, … |
 | Open Web Steel Joists | Steel | Open web steel joists deliver long, economical spans for floor and roof systems while leaving open … |
 | Cold-Formed Steel | Steel | Cold-formed steel studs and track provide a lightweight, non-combustible framing system for … |
 | Metal Decking | Steel | Corrugated steel deck is the standard platform for floor and roof construction in steel-framed … |
 | Concrete over Metal Deck | Steel | Composite concrete-over-deck floor systems combine the speed of steel erection with the stiffness … |
 | Timber Framing | Wood | Traditional timber framing techniques meet modern engineering to create structures of exceptional … |
 | Warm Interiors | Wood | Exposed timber structures create warm, inviting interiors that are increasingly sought after in … |
 | Carbon Capture | Wood | Carbon capture and warm natural finishes make mass timber an attractive structural option growing … |
 | Engineered Wood Products | Wood | LVL headers, Wood I-Joists, PSL columns, and LSL rim boards extend the reach of wood framing with … |
| Minimum Depth | Concrete | Post-tensioned and reinforced concrete systems allow structural depth to be minimized, unlocking … |
 | Cast-in-Place Concrete | Concrete | Cast-in-place concrete offers a monolithic, durable structural system for foundations, walls, and … |
 | Precast Concrete | Concrete | Precast concrete members are precision-cast off-site and erected with cranes, delivering consistent … |
 | Shotcrete | Concrete | Shotcrete (concrete pneumatically applied at high velocity) conforms to any surface, making it ideal … |
 | Masonry | CMU | A very durable and low maintenance material depending on materials used, the quality of the mortar … |
 | Brick Masonry | CMU | Fired clay brick is one of the oldest and most enduring building materials: dimensionally … |
 | Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) | CMU | CMU block walls are the most widely used masonry structural system in commercial construction: … |
| Reinforced Masonry | CMU | Reinforced masonry combines the compressive strength of masonry units with the tensile capacity of … |
 | Existing Materials | Existing | Mass stone, full-size dimensional lumber, 1x board sheathing, and other legacy materials define the … |