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When To Hire a Structural Engineer over a Civil Engineer

The Architecture Designs

If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. There is a lot of overlap between their functions, but they generally handle different aspects of construction projects.

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David Baker Architects accelerates housing for homeless in San Francisco with modular construction

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Bay Area studio David Baker Architects has completed 145 units of social housing using modular construction and a weathering steel facade in San Francisco , California. The use of modular construction reduced the project's timeline from the average five to seven years to three. Structural engineer: DCI Engineers.

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The Importance of Construction Material Testing

Architecture Ideas

There is much more than meets the eye when constructing a residential or commercial structure. What is Construction Material Testing (CMT). The materials used to construct any structure, whether it is a road, a bridge, or a building, are critical to the project’s success. Source: geotecheng.com.

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Group of West Coast civil engineers developing building standards for tsunamis

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A group of civil engineers from around the western U.S. The engineers are taking into account the impact of the tsunami wave itself, as well as debris and the scouring around foundations as the water recedes. is developing additions to the building code to address the threat of a tsunami. read more.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Preface by Matt Fajkus: There is a saying that goes something like this, “Engineers have to know everything about one thing, and architects have to know a little about everything.” This includes coordinating with all consultants – especially engineers, who bring great value and technical expertise to any given project.

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LMN Architects creates mass-timber business school for University of Washington

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Mass timber – an engineered wood product – elements include glued laminated timber structural posts and beams and cross-laminated timber flooring. With the foundation of our design rooted in a mass-timber structure, we leveraged both the inherent beauty and sustainability of wood," said LMN principal Kate Westbrook.

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GO'C places arts centre on former Seattle gas station site to "heal an urban problem"

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Remediation systems were added to the foundation to "clean the residual contaminants". The structure was built on the site of a former gas station Using references from the era, the structure features classic signage, an overhanging roof and divided metal windows.

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