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What Is Special Inspection and When Is It Required?
A contractor calls two weeks before a concrete pour and asks a question that stops the schedule cold: “The city says we need a special inspector. Isn’t that what...
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03JulRead MoreHow Engineers Design for Progressive Collapse Prevention
On May 16, 1968, a small gas explosion in a kitchen on the 18th floor of Ronan Point, a 22-story precast concrete apartment block in London, blew out a...
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25JunRead MoreWhat Is a Diaphragm in Structural Engineering? A Clear Guide to How Buildings Resist Lateral Loads
Picture a building during a strong earthquake or a windstorm. The walls and columns get most of the attention, but the floors and the roof are doing quiet, critical...
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17JunRead MoreWhy Structural Drawings and Architectural Drawings Are Not the Same
Many homeowners and even some first-time developers assume that the drawings their architect produces are the only plans a project needs. Then the permit application stalls, and the building...
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09JunRead MoreLive Load vs Dead Load – What Every Property Owner Should Know About Structural Loading
Picture a quiet two story home on a Saturday afternoon. The roof carries snow from the prior night, the upper floor holds a king bed, two adults, a dresser,...
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30MayRead MoreThe Most Common Structural Failures in Residential Construction and How to Prevent Them
Every year, thousands of single-family homes develop structural problems that could have been prevented during design or construction. Some defects appear as hairline cracks in drywall. Others manifest as...
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13JanRead MoreGreen Home Design Essential Tips For Engineers
Green Home Design is essential for the health of our environment and the well-being of homeowners. By using renewable materials and energy sources, green home structures reduce the amount...
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03SepRead MoreHow Structural Engineers Shape Our Lives With Advanced Tech Tools?
In our previous blog titled “Roles of Structural Engineers on Commercial Properties”, we learned a few of the essential work of structural engineers for a successful project. It’s paramount...
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03MarRead MoreHow to Add Value to your Commercial Property
If you are thinking of purchasing or you already have a commercial property like real estate, it is essential to take note of the value. It is good you...
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09FebRead MoreFundamentals of Structural Engineering in Commercial Property
Whether you are developing residential or commercial property, you might need to hire a structural engineer. In commercial property, however, you are not only going to need a structural...
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