Our Approach
Build the client’s vision. As
structural engineers, our job is to help make the Architect’s
design a reality. We support the Architect's vision, aesthetics, and
artistic statement.
Answer client questions fast. When
an Architect, Builder, or Building Owner calls with a question, we
get answers ASAP. To keep clients waiting just won't do.
Save the client time and money. We
look hard at different structure types. For instance, one type of
construction may cost less than another, but takes half the time to
build. This could have a huge impact on an owner facing loss of rental
income for every month a project is under construction. All options
are considered as we look for savings for the client.
Think about the building’s end user.
Keeping costs down is one thing, but we must
also make sure that the people who will be using the building are
safe and protected. For instance, we can allow for a perceptible vibration
in a retail building, but the same vibration in a medical building
would be a disaster. What we must always keep in mind is, “How
will people be using this building?”
Produce drawings that can be built. We
take pains to develop practical designs that work. We strive to produce
logical, clean drawings that use consistent CAD formatting and give
the clients every detail they need. Producing good-looking, finely-detailed,
standardized drawings is of the highest importance to our firm.
Rigorous quality review. Our
designs must be double-checked to ensure that our work is correct;
that Building Code standards are met; and that our drawings are coordinated
with the work of the Architect, MEP Engineer, Civil Engineer, and
other professionals involved in the project.
Flexibility in design approach. Our
goal is to provide the best design solution for every aspect of the
project. Still, there may be times when others – field supervisors,
metal fabricators, erectors, etc. - may have a sound idea to tackle
a difficult job. We listen – and if the idea is a good one that
saves time and money while maintaining the stability of the finished
project, we may change our design to follow.
