Engineering

By analysing past solutions, and sharing experiences and skills, our structural engineers refine their ability to design stable, durable, elegant and economic buildings in all conditions. They also generate new ideas.

Our expertise makes it possible for architects to push the boundaries of their aesthetic visions and for our clients to realize their goals. Buildings engineered by our teams look good, perform well throughout their life time, and make a positive contribution to our cities’ economies, society and the environment.

Our practice is dedicated to providing engineering services all sort of clients varying from resort operators to real estate owners and more.

Our Engineering Flow

  1. Conceptual Design

    An initial step to be taken by a structural engineer is to study the drawings produced by the architect / building designer. In order to provide an understanding of the different uses of a building, the engineer will look at the different types of units on a larger multifamily project or the number of room uses in a larger single family home or commercial building.

  2. System Design

    After an initial conceptual design is complete, in a top-down way, an engineer will turn his attention to system design. With particular considerations given to gravity loads, lateral loads, and uplift on the various elements inside the structure, an understanding of the load path of the structure is imperative.

  3. Element Engineering

    Via geometry coordination as described in 2D or 3D CAD software, the element engineering process begins with the engineer ensuring precise measurements for the different sections of the construction project. The engineer will begin detailed member analysis for the specified spans, such as measuring roof loads that are transferred to exterior and interior bearing walls, trusting that the measurements are correct.

  4. Iterative Design & Drafting

    In order to fine tune the different elements into final structural element designs, engineers use an iterative process. Think of this as repetitive in nature to work towards the ultimate objective of an effective design that satisfies the variety of conditions that the layout of the system puts on the path that the applied load must take to get to the ground.

  5. Construction Support

    In addition, the engineer is also called upon in the design process to review RFI and deferred submissions, receive code approvals or plan construction schedules. A deferred submission is considered for such items, such as roof trusses.

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