You probably know that you’ll need a contractor when building a home. Of course, you also need a plumber, electrician, roofer, drywaller, and flooring specialist.  But when building a custom home, you also need an architect and an engineer before you need those trades.  Of course, you know the architect is the creative genius behind making…

With available homes only being on the market for 38 days, competition is fierce to buy the perfect home. This has led many potential home buyers to find another alternative. Buying an empty lot is like purchasing a blank canvas with the freedom to build a dream home.  However, like any other real estate purchase,…

Home extensions and additions increased by 52% during the pandemic, but people aren’t stopping there. Besides homeowners, other people like building contractors, general contractors, and architects are starting projects; now the world has opened up again. However, having an idea for a project is one thing; getting the right professionals for the job is another. …

Are you planning to remodel your home, maybe add an extra room or extend the deck? Or maybe you want to start construction on a project but find a few red flags that prevent you from starting?  If so, you might want to look into hiring a structural engineer to inspect your home.  Right now,…

Every home show has that moment. You know the moment where they realize that the remodel is affecting a “load-bearing” wall! The dramatic music plays, and then they go to commercial. The question to ask is, “How do they know?” How do they know that it is a load-bearing wall? Most likely, they brought in…

“Engineering” is a broad term that refers to anything about design and the use of machines and systems. There are over 300 different types of engineering degrees. Every day, engineers create the items and properties we rely on to live our lives. It’s no surprise that the demand for engineers is increasing. Job sites predict…

Engineering is one of the most adaptable vocations in the world. Many who start off life pursuing an engineering degree find themselves doing well in other business ventures. For example the heads of Google, Apple, Amazon, Tesla, and General Motors all sport background in engineering.  Yet when looking for someone to solve a technical problem…

A structural engineer is probably not someone you call in every day. But for homeowners, structural concerns, or a big reno project, can mean you have to make that call. If you’re an architect or a contractor, you may need a structural engineer to sign off on your work. Their report can make the difference…

There are nearly 300,000 jobs for mechanical engineers in the United States alone. And, you could have one of them in the future. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines. So, it has a lot to offer in terms of potential job types and responsibilities. But, what is a mechanical engineer exactly and what…

A residential structural engineer is a type of civil engineer specializing in structures. They have the knowledge and expertise to design, conduct inspections, prepare reports. They advise on building materials for home construction or renovation projects. When do you need a residential structural engineer? Well, one can need them for anything. Starting with designing a…