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Structural engineering
We design the structure of your building, size every member, and give you a package your team can build from.
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Foundation and retaining wall design
We design foundations, retaining walls and equipment pads, sized for your loads and your site conditions.
Overview
What this covers.
Everything above ground depends on what happens below it. We design the foundations, walls and pads that carry your loads into the ground, and we give you calculations and details your contractor can build from.
A good foundation is the part of the building nobody sees, and everybody relies on.
Scope
Scope of work.
Spread and strip footings
Footings sized for the loads and the soil information you give us.
Slabs on grade
Slab thickness, reinforcement and joint layouts for floors and equipment areas.
Piers and grade beams
Deep and tied foundation elements where the site calls for them.
Retaining walls
Cantilever, gravity and segmental walls designed for the retained height and loads.
Equipment pads
Pads and supports for mechanical, electrical and data center equipment.
Details and coordination
Clear sections and details, coordinated with the structure above and the site around it.
Deliverables
Typical deliverables.
- 01Foundation plans and sections
- 02Retaining wall plans and details
- 03Equipment pad details
- 04Foundation calculations
- 05Reinforcement details and schedules
- 06Markups and responses to review comments
How we deliver
Four steps, the same on every project.
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Brief
We review your scope, drawings and deadline.
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Pilot
We deliver one package free so you can judge the work.
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Quality check
We check every deliverable before it reaches you.
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Delivery
You receive drawings, models and calculations, ready to use.
Sectors served
Where this work applies.
Buildings
Foundations for commercial and institutional structures.
Data centers
Slabs and pads for heavy, concentrated equipment.
Civil and site
Retaining walls and site structures.
FAQ
Common questions.
What information do you need to start?
The architectural and structural layouts, the loads, and the geotechnical report if you have one. Tell us what you have and we will say what is missing.
Who stamps the drawings?
Designs are reviewed and stamped by licensed US Professional Engineers where required. We confirm stamp requirements at scoping.
Do you design retaining walls on their own?
Yes. We take on retaining walls as a standalone package or as part of a full site and structure design.
Can you coordinate with the civil design?
Yes. Grading, drainage and walls are coordinated so they work together on site.
How do you quote this work?
By scope and number of elements. Tell us about the project and we will put a quote together.
Related services.
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Civil and site engineering
We design grading, drainage, utilities and site layout in Civil 3D, and give you plans ready for construction.
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Drafting and modeling
We produce construction drawings, shop drawings and coordinated Revit models, straight from the engineering behind them.
Learn moreHave a project on the board?
Send us the scope and we will come back with a quote, or start with a free pilot package.