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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read MoreDo 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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
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 ... Read More
Flooring Methods to Reduce Vibrations
Flooring Methods to Reduce Vibrations As a contractor, you probably already know about all the things that homeowners are concerned about. ... Read More
Why do we grieve for a collapsed building?
Written by Dana Pezzuti, BE Structural, PC I’ve read a few pieces that try to put it into words. Since the ... Read More