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Structural Engineering

What Services Can A Structural Engineer Provide?

If you've just started a construction project, you're probably going over your budget item by item, looking for ways to cut costs. It is...
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Structural Engineering

What Is A Structural Engineering Inspection?

A structural engineering examination is a visual assessment that is often performed to certify that a building or residence does not have any structural...
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Structural Engineering

Reducing Construction Cost Pre-permit

You are probably familiar with the proverb that goes, "A penny saved is a penny earned." When it comes to your renovation or new...
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Commercial

Steps Involved in Building a Ground-up Commercial Structure

Even a lofty goal requires a practical plan of action. Even in the context of a construction project, this is very much the case....
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Residential

What You Should Know About the 5 Common Types of Residential Housing?

Are you considering purchasing or constructing a new home? Whether you're looking for a residence or an investment property, there are a number of...
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Structural Engineering

Structural Observations: What They Are and Why You Need Them

In many cases, the structural design aspect of your home improvement project will be required to be completed. This may be something as small...
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Structural Elements

Types of Foundation Systems and the Cost Implications of Building

Foundation Systems in Building Building foundations can be broken down into two categories: shallow and deep. Shallow foundations are the more common type. The depth...
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Structural Elements

The Value of Structural Observations on Residential Building Projects

Are they necessary? What is my investment's return? What is an observation of structure? A Structural Observation is described as a visual observation to assess...
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Methodologies

Know the Difference: Structural Inspection vs. Home Inspection

Not sure whether your house requires a structural or home inspection? Although similar, these two types of house inspections serve different goals, involve different...
Marissa Grammer -
Structural Engineering

How To  Find A Copy Of The Original Blueprints For A House?

You might believe that a blueprint is a large blue set of building construction plans. Modernly, it is actually a CAD (computer-aided design) of...
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