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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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!
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,…
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. …
