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That horizontal crack

That horizontal crack

That horizontal crack Nuts! You’re selling your house and the inspection report comes back - you have a crack in the foundation wall, you need a structural engineering report and a repair estimate. Your first thought - Will this sale fall through (if you’re the...

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What you see vs. what you can’t see

What you see vs. what you can’t see

What you see vs. what you can’t see A damaged foundation yields several clues as to what’s happening, although it’s impossible to be right 100% of the time without seeing everything. Structural engineering becomes a branch of forensic science, good thing we have NCIS...

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Precision Plans Powered by a Licensed Professional Engineer

Precision Plans Powered by a Licensed Professional Engineer

Precision Plans Powered by a Licensed Professional Engineer Are your drawings working for you - or just looking pretty? Ever notice how everyone assumes their plans are “standard”? Have you ever had the chance to compare architectural drawings side by side? Most...

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