Oct 8
In-House vs Outsourced Structural Steel Detailing: Which Saves More Time and Cost?
Table of Contents Outsourced structural steel detailing may be more cost-effective and time-saving when working with variable workloads, tight deadlines, or not enough detailing capacity, while in-house detailing is better for companies that do a lot of work and have a competent workforce. The choice of method depends on the…
Oct 6
The Importance of Precast Erection Drawings for Smooth Site Installation
Table of Contents The precast erection drawings provide the site crew with essential information regarding the placement, orientation, lifting technique, and fastening methods used for each panel. When these drawings are correct, the panels arrive in the desired order and installation becomes simple and efficient. 12 Meter Engineering’s precast detailing…
Sep 30
How Engineers Calculate Wind Load, Seismic Load & Dead Load in PEB Design
Table of Contents Engineers work out dead load by adding up the weight of the structure and its permanent attachments. Wind load comes from applying ASCE 7 pressures for the site to the roof and walls. Seismic load comes from estimating the lateral force the building’s mass attracts during ground…
Sep 28
Common BIM Coordination Problems and How Project Teams Can Prevent Them
Table of Contents BIM coordination problems occur when teams in design and construction use incompatible models, resulting in conflicts, delays, and rework as construction gets underway. This problem is common on complex construction projects where architecture, structure, and MEP models are created separately and only integrated later in the project. …
