How Structural Engineering Firms Help Improve Drains and Other Community Facilities

New Orleans has been consistently plagued with flood problems and drainage system failures in recent years. While the city have so much to offer, concerns over flooding can become a turn off especially for visitors and investors. For their part, the local government continues to work at solutions that can finally control flooding and maintain…

Reasons Why Real Estate Business Owners Need the Help of Structural Engineering Firms

As one of the oldest forms of engineering, structural engineering is integral in keeping properties and infrastructure safe and secure. It involves the framework and design of structures for them to withstand any pressure or stress that could break them down. It’s the responsibility of the engineers to ensure safety, security and stability of a…

HOW STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FIRMS HELP BUILDINGS AVOID AND RECOVER FROM EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE

  You may have heard that hundreds of earthquakes happen everyday. Most of them are so weak, however, that they pose no danger to your building. But every so often, a big one that can potentially destroy your property occurs. The good news is that you have an ally against such calamities: structural engineers. Find…

Structural Engineering Firms Play Vital Roles in Housing Programs and Beyond

  In 2013, the Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) announced that it will be developing more than two dozen new homes in the Florida neighborhood. It can be recalled that in the aftermath of Katrina, residents in these areas had to be relocated. It was only years later that initiatives were done to restore…

Structural Engineering Firms Have the Right Stuff to Combat the Forces that Tug at Buildings

Behind every strong structure that has withstood the test of time is a remarkable team of structural engineers. A structural engineer is trained to make sure that buildings and other structures are able to withstand any gravity load or lateral load they might encumber. These licensed professionals concentrate on the framework of structures to determine…

Structural Engineering Firms Reinvent New Orleans Transport Towards the Future

It’s quite difficult to imagine a city without an efficient transport system as its backbone. While New Orleans continues its quest to bounce back from natural disasters of yore, much of the city remains waiting for completely rehabilitation. One area of focus for structural engineers is the transport sector. Canal Street: An Icon Reimagined This gem…

WILL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FIRMS GET MORE WOMEN CIVIL ENGINEERS IN THE FUTURE?

Structural engineering firms may expect more women civil engineers to join the field in the coming years if recent numbers and perspectives are any indication. In fact, some of these firms have been established (and owned) by women. Recent data from the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) shows a boost in the number of…

Why You Should Hire Professional and Qualified Structural Engineering Firms for Your Projects

Commercial construction is a complex process, as there are a lot of legal and coding requirements you have to consider. You also need the right tools, equipment, materials and overall design knowledge to complete construction projects without any hiccups. That’s where structural engineering firms come in handy. They offer many benefits that ensure these projects…

How Do Structural Engineering Firms in New Orleans Build Skyscrapers?

Looking at the New Orleans skyline, it’s hard to ignore the commanding presence of One Shell Square, the tallest skyscraper in the city at 656 feet. But it’s not alone in the shiny forest; there are at least 106 completed high-rises in New Orleans, including 36 that stand at least 50 feet. Recent trends suggest…

Advice for Designing a Commercial Building

Designing a commercial building takes a lot of foresight and knowledge. But, as long as you proceed with a simple checklist, you can still secure a good design at the onset of a project, no matter the level of your experience.