Isn’t a home inspection all I need? Many homebuyers are led to believe that any and all existing and potential problems …

August 9, 2023
Storm Damage and Structural Engineers
Storm damage to a residence cannot be properly investigated without extensive knowledge of building design and construction . A structural engineer …

March 22, 2023
Challenges and Unique Requirements of California Building Design
Written by: Erich A. Kuchar, M.S., P.E. California is unique in many aspects, but none more evident than building design. Ask …

September 1, 2020
How to select home improvement contractor
Written by: Dana Pezzuti, Director, BE Structural Keys to Success Be an informed consumer (learn about the type of work you …

August 21, 2020
The Building Envelope-Why is it so important?
Three factors to consider when designing New Building Envelopes Written by: Dana Pezzuti, Director, BE Structural Much like a human being …

March 12, 2020
Filing for the Façade Inspection & Safety Program (FISP)
One death or injury as a result of a façade failure is one too many. Any building owners with a building …
February 15, 2020
Do you need a home inspector AND a structural engineer when buying a home?
Written by: Dana Pezzuti, Director, BE Structural I have worked for a structural engineering firm for the last twelve years and …

January 31, 2020
Major Challenges in Wastewater Management
Wastewater Management Wastewater treatment systems are designed to treat used water so it can be recycled safely and put back into …

January 22, 2020
2020 Structural Engineering Trends
Structural Engineering Trends for 2020 The world is continually evolving and changing around us as each year passes. One group that …

January 8, 2020
Ten Questions to Ask a Structural Engineer Before Hiring
Is your business in the beginning stages of planning a major project? Here are ten questions to interview potential structural engineers …