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Boulder County Floods In the Field

March 13, 2014

Second wave of flood damage feared by some Boulder County experts

It’s been six months since torrential flooding across northern Colorado destroyed homes, damaged highways and rerouted rivers. While the worst damage appears to have already occurred, some experts caution that another wave…

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Commercial

May 4, 2013

When Engineering and Beer Meet

Coloradans didn’t invent the concept of a craft brewery, but we do get credit for perfecting the art of craft beer since we’re home to many notable breweries including New…

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Commercial Institutional Renewable Energy

January 31, 2013

Ascent Group and NREL Work Towards a Clean Energy Future

If you live anywhere near Boulder, Colorado or you’ve recently visited the area, you’ve probably driven past a set of enormous wind turbines in a field surrounded by mountains and…

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Institutional

December 9, 2012

Do You Have the Time?

When the clocks ‘fell back’ last month, I found myself wondering, “Is there still a phone number to call to get the time?” When I Googled this question, I found…

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Gingerbread Bridge Competition

November 7, 2012

Edible Engineering

We are passionate about all things structural so why not infuse the holiday spirit with a little engineering creativity? Ascent’s annual Ginger Bread Bridge Competition (GBBC) is approaching. Don’t miss…

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Commercial Specialty and Component

October 3, 2012

Ascent Group engineers Denver Union Station’s infrastructure

What’s hiding behind the walls at the new Denver Union Station? Only Ascent can tell you… Did you know that the first train arrived in Denver's Central Platte Valley on…

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Commercial Institutional Renewable Energy

May 22, 2012

Wind Technology Center

Ascent has provided consulting and design services to NREL for many years including building infrastructure additions, repair and upgrading.

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Commercial Existing Structures Institutional

May 8, 2012

CU Systems Biotech Building

Tall studs in high winds make for careful design because the building was designed and under construction before we got started!

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In the Field

February 15, 2012

Gingerbread Bridge 2012

For those of you not familiar with the annual Ginger Bread Bridge Competition (GBBC), Ascent Group sponsors this “smashing” Boulder-Denver event every year as a way for engineers, architects, builders,…

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Renewable Energy

February 2, 2012

Solar Power in Colorado

Ascent continues to be part of supporting solar energy collection through the design of foundation and racking systems like this one at the City of Broomfield's Municipal Center in Broomfield, CO. …

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