From Porch Plan to Permit Set: A Residential Addition in Marion, Iowa

From Porch Plan to Permit Set: A Residential Addition in Marion, Iowaby: Caleb VorpahlPublished on: 15/04/2026

This project highlights a porch project that covers a porch being renovated into a second floor home addition. Strong co-ordination with the contractor made this particular project a good candidate for a project case study.

Residential Design
From Porch Plan to Permit Set: A Residential Addition in Marion, Iowa

Structural Clarity During a Time-Sensitive Real Estate Transaction in Madrid, Iowa

Structural Clarity During a Time-Sensitive Real Estate Transaction in Madrid, Iowaby: Caleb VorpahlPublished on: 14/04/2026

Previous termite damaged threatened a real estate transaction, and we got the call. We determined that the damage was already mitigated - saving the deal in the process. With a 48 turnaround on this project, this case needed a spotlight!

Express Engineering Service
Structural Clarity During a Time-Sensitive Real Estate Transaction in Madrid, Iowa

Roof Failure Identified During Leak Investigation in Urbandale

Roof Failure Identified During Leak Investigation in Urbandaleby: Caleb VorpahlPublished on: 01/01/2026

A caving roof needed Engineering Expertise. In this project Case Study, we look at what went right when a roofing company needed professional guidance for a failing roof. Interestingly, we determined it's root cause and helped insurance determinations.

Residential Design
Roof Failure Identified During Leak Investigation in Urbandale

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