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 MoreFive Major Reasons Why Building Envelopes Fail, & Prevention Tips
At BE Structural, we see our fair share of building envelope failures. Think of a building envelope as the shell or ... Read More
The Different Ways a Steel Structure Can Fail
The job of every structural engineer is to ensure any given building is safe and structurally sound. This can occur during ... Read More
What Qualities Should Your Structural Engineer Have?
When you have a new construction project or are doing major renovation work, one of the first experts to call is ... Read More
5 Common Structural Issues in Industrial Buildings
The manufacturing industry is arguably the most important industry in the United States. While it’s important to keep manufacturing machinery and ... Read More
3 Types of Failures in a Steel Structure
Steel structures are unique in both an appearance and construction aspect. Steel is an extremely strong material with many different levels ... Read More
The Effects of Wind and Hail on a Flat Roof
Wind and hail can cause significant damage to buildings, and especially those buildings with a flat roof. The majority of commercial ... Read More
Structural Engineers Aim to Assist in a Zero-Waste Future
Excessive waste is a serious problem across many different industries, but it’s especially problematic in construction. It seems like no matter ... Read More
5 Key Components to Help Identify a Building Envelope Failure
By the time a building envelope fails, a thorough investigation has to take place to determine the exact cause. There are ... Read More