Structural Engineering as a Service
Man has built structures, including homes, theaters, roads, bridges, canals and dams since time immemorial. This is evidenced by a number of ancient structures around the globe still standing today, which are believed to have been built thousands of years ago.
The construction industry has come very far since its early days when basic technological innovations were the key. While early construction is thought to have been pretty basic and lacking in terms of the majority of things that make up the modern construction, structural/structure engineering was a key component just as it is in today’s construction.
Structural engineering can be defined as the design of structural support systems for buildings
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Project Cost Estimation
Structural engineering makes it possible to outline the behavior of individual structural members and the most appropriate geometries as well as material requirements for them. It splits a complex structure into separate elements and creates an individual design as well as analysis for each, while providing detailed structural analysis.
This allows contractors to test the effectiveness of their designs, determine the necessary materials, and estimate costs while ensuring creative and efficient utilization or resources.
Reasons to Hire a Structural Engineer
As you can see, there are many purposes that can be derived from structural engineering as a service. And there is no doubt that hiring structural engineering service is one of the most important decisions you will ever make.
We are your number one structural engineering Calgary professionals. Talk to us if you are faced with any of the following situations;
1. Buying an Older Home
A structural engineer can be an indispensable asset when you are purchasing an older property. The professional will conduct an inspection to ensure the property is safe, and/or give you some advice that will help you make the right decision.
2. Selling a
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Building a New Home
If you are building a custom home, you will want to hire a structural engineer to ensure the plans for the house are sound. An engineer will also take the building site into account, to make sure that it is suitable for the intended purpose, and that the house can integrate with the existing site features without having an impact on the environment.
4. Altering a House’s Layout or Building Additions
If you are planning on altering your home’s layout, keep in mind that changing or removing a load-bearing wall could cause serious structural damage to your property. To avoid trouble, be sure to involve a structural engineer besides a contractor. An engineer will accurately determine which walls carry the weight of the home’s structure and how the planned renovations would affect the structural integrity of the house.
An addition could be anything from a room or an in-law suite to a garage. A structural engineer can precisely figure out if the planned project will be able to be completed without affecting the original structure’s integrity. The professional can also make sure that the addition’s foundation is sufficiently reinforced.