Brian Lynch, Author at VoidForm

Arlington ISD Glaspie Stadium rendering birds eye at night

Glaspie Field Athletic Complex

About the Project Since Michael Glaspie, the stadium's namesake, served on the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees in 1991, the district has recognized the need for a larger facility to host major games and events for the local high schools.…

Brian LynchJanuary 8, 2025

Concrete Construction Soil & Geotechnical Engineering

StormVoid® vs. EPS Foam: Best Solutions for Expansive Soils

In Canada, structural engineers and contractors have a handful of solutions for addressing the risks of expansive soils on concrete structures, from chemical stabilization to mechanical stabilization to, most commonly, structural design in the form of under-foundation void spaces. Void…

Brian LynchNovember 24, 2024

Concrete Construction Soil & Geotechnical Engineering

Expansive Soil in Canada: An Introduction

As exploration of expansive soil conditions in Canada, which are concentrated in the Prairies, including soil types, and related impact on construction.

Brian LynchOctober 18, 2024

Soil & Geotechnical Engineering

The True Costs of Inclement Weather on Construction

The United States has experienced, on average, more than one disaster that has caused over a billion dollars in damages each month. As climate change drives more frequent and severe weather events, the construction industry is feeling the impact. From…

Brian LynchSeptember 20, 2024

Case Studies

The Cotton Bowl Stadium Renovation

About the Project The Dallas Park and Recreation Department and Fair Park First have commenced a $140 million renovation of the historic Cotton Bowl Stadium. This two-year project, set to be completed by the 2025 State Fair of Texas, includes…

Brian LynchAugust 7, 2024

Case Studies

The Lock at Flatirons

About the Project The Lock at Flatirons is a centrally located community living complex with 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments in Broomfield, CO. Started in 2021, which was the 7th wetter winter on record for the area, Shaw Construction sought…

Brian LynchAugust 7, 2024

Case Studies

Boulder Modular Assembly Building

About the Project The Modular Home Factory in Boulder is the result of a partnership between the city of Boulder, Boulder Valley School District, and Flatirons Habitat for Humanity. The 31,375-square-foot affordable housing modular factory will eventually build upwards of…

Brian LynchJuly 11, 2024

Case Studies

Tommy’s Express Car Wash

About the Project Tommy's Express Car Wash in Littleton, Colorado, sought an innovative system to protect its extensive underground piping and electrical systems from the risk of expansive soil. With the excavation already complete for the plumbing, the contractor opted…

Brian LynchJuly 10, 2024

Case Studies

Major International Airport

About the Project In 2018, a major airport in Colorado embarked on a challenging Gate Expansion Program, aiming to create 39 new gates across four concourses. The project faced a challenging issue from the get-go: highly expansive soil at the…

Brian LynchJuly 10, 2024