- Consulting structural engineering:
We provide structural consulting for a variety of residential and small commercial projects. Services we provide to this end include inspections, reports, sketches, and plans.
- Massachusetts 7th edition residential building code review:
Since the implementation of the 7th edition residential building code in January of 2008, we have reviewed hundreds of projects for compliance. We use our engineering expertise and residential construction experience to maximize common construction practices and minimize the use of hold-downs and connectors. We provide full code review services including compliance checklists and written reports.
- Inspection services:
We inspect foundations, framing, and steel structures for residential and commercial buildings.
- Residential and commercial foundation design:
We design foundations for residential and commercial constructions and generate plans.
- Residential framing plans:
We size framing and produce structural plans for residential projects.
- Failure Analysis:
We analyze failed structures to determine the cause of failure, and provide recommendations to ensure future structural soundness. Additionally, we investigate structures that have not yet failed to determine their structural integrity, and furnish recommendations when necessary.
- Residential energy code compliance review using REScheck:
We provide residential energy code compliance review using REScheck software for small residential projects.
- Certification services for steel fabricators:
We certify structural steel and provide beam and column sizes for steel suppliers and fabricators.
- Design and detailing of small structural steel projects:
We design comparatively small structural steel projects, and provide detailed drawings for fabrication and placement.
- Preparation of rebar shop drawings:
We provide detailed rebar shop drawings for commercial and residential construction that facilitate the placement of materials.
- Rebar and structural steel estimating:
We prepare accurate material estimates for both concrete reinforcing and structural steel.
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