Words of Wits & Wisdom with Keith Jones

KEITH JONES, P.E., LEED AP What do you want to tell your building Owners? Pre-planning and involvement of stake-holders from the very start will pay off greatly. What surprises you every day? The things people do to each other. What …
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Statistically Speaking – April 2017

Statistically Speaking The Data of the Internet Compiled by Amy Hoepfner Estimated number of web pages in existence in April 2017:  4.52 billion[1] Amount of annual retail sales contributed to by the internet:  $2.2 trillion[2] Percentage of United States population …
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Talk Nerdy to Me! April 2017

Trends in Data Center Design – A Technology Perspective By John Thompson Listed below are some of the technological trends that are impacting current data center design practices, particularly as they relate to cabling and cable management infrastructure, as well …
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Be Certain Everyone Reads

BCER Celebrated our recognition as a 2016 Colorado Companies to Watch. On December 2, 2016 we held a celebration at our office in Arvada. Helping us celebrate, in addition to our many clients were the Mayor of Arvada, Arvada Office …
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“Words of Wits & Wisdom” with Travis McNair!

Tell me about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be the most significant in your career? University of Colorado Boulder Re-Wire Project. Rimrock designed and managed a 107 Building Re-Wire project, all at night with no service interruptions. …
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What’s UP… Economics?

by Chris Schroeder The numbers are clear, Denver recognized robust growth in 2016!  In kind, local AEC firms rode that same wave and are positioned to continue into 2017 with a new vibrant workforce, healthy construction pipeline, and a diverse …
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“Talk Nerdy to Me” – Codes Codes Codes….

There are several mechanical code related items that will directly affect architects and the looks of a building. Here are a couple of examples: LOUVER LOCATIONS: Some AHJ will not allow exhaust louvers to be located under building overhangs. The …
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“Be Certain Everyone Reads” – Classroom Lights & Colors

#Classroom Colors and Lights To most people flickering lights and room color are just something we notice.  To students struggling with ADD/ADHD, and similar, flickering lights and colors can be a trigger that distracts from the learning environment.  Below is …
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