Wood beams. What are they? What are the benefits? How long can they span? As a structural engineering firm, we get a lot of questions on this topic. So, we…

Roof trusses are the framework designed to support and transfer roof loads to the building’s main supports. They can be made from wood or steel (sometimes both) and are designed…

Hey there. We are assuming you are here for 1 of 3 reasons.  You live in an old house and your doors are drafty as all get out; you wonder…

Are you looking into building a deck? Are you wondering if a deck ledger board is needed?  Or, have you recently had a structural engineer inspection and were told your…

Steel beams are a very important structural support in the building industry, particularly in residential, commercial and bridge construction. Why?  Well, they are extremely strong making them exceptional at carrying…

Not too long ago, we wrote a blog about structural steel as a building material and the importance of it. Since then, questions have been flowing in surrounding the topic. …

Steel is used in various applications throughout the world particularly in the construction of bridges and buildings.  But, we are not talking about just any kind of steel. We are…

Pergolas and gazebos can be a great addition to your landscape or yard. They both provide a certain amount of shade and protection from the elements, each with their specific…

You’ve probably heard the term footing being tossed around in the construction world. Many people know that footings are crucial for a building’s structural stability. The way footings fit into…