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BolenBlog · Jul 14 · 5 min read
The Aesthetic Engineer — Using CLT to Bring Warmth to Small-Scale Residential in the Okanagan
Let’s be real: most modern houses are just expensive boxes of air wrapped in white drywall. You walk in, it’s clean, it’s “minimalist,” and it’s about as soulful as a hospital wing. We’re over it. At Bolen Engineering, we spend our days staring at the bones of buildings, and we’ve realized that the best bones don't need to be hidden behind a layer of gypsum.
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BolenBlog · Jul 7 · 4 min read
Bolen Engineering Is Coming to Kelowna — Here's What That Means for the Okanagan
Location: Kelowna, BC Kelowna is the kind of place that makes people want to build well. Big views, steep sites, evolving neighbourhoods, and a community that cares what gets added to the landscape. That’s exactly why we’re excited to be here.
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BolenBlog · Jun 30 · 4 min read
5 GFRP Myths That Are Costing You Money
OVERVIEW Location: Western Canada Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) rebar, also known as glass fiber reinforced polymer rebar, is one of the most interesting shifts happening in structural engineering right now.
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BolenBlog · Jun 26 · 5 min read
Braced Wall Design in BC: What Part 9 Builders Need to Know (2024 Lateral Load Rules)
Location: Every Job Site from Victoria to Golden, BC If you’ve been framing houses in British Columbia for more than a minute, you probably have a rhythm. You know where the studs go, you know how to slap on the OSB, and you know that “lateral loads” are just a fancy way of saying “don't let the wind knock this thing over.”
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BolenBlog · Jun 17 · 5 min read
Do You Really Need a Residential Structural Engineer in BC? Here’s the Truth
The regulatory landscape for residential construction in British Columbia is defined by the BC Building Code (BCBC). Within this framework, Part 9 governs the design and construction of housing and small buildings.
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BolenBlog · Aug 31 · 5 min read
Bolen Engineering and Effistruc Consulting Announce Merger to Expand Western Canada Operations
Some press releases read like they were written by a committee of sleep-deprived lawyers. This isn't one of them. Effective September 1, 2026, EffiStruc Consulting is officially joining forces with Bolen Engineering, with all operations, projects, and client relationships…
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