As trends continuously change, modular homes have grown increasingly popular. However, when searching for homes, if you don’t know what to look for, then there’s a chance you might not even notice that you are looking at a modular home. That’s because the...
What Types of Foundations Are Most Common in Building Designs?
No matter what type of structure you are creating, it’s crucial to get the foundation right. There is a wide range of foundations to choose from, and the kind that works best for you will depend on the size and design of your building, where it is located, and the...
A Close Look at the Industry’s Leading Software
Today, there are a number of software programs that play an enormous role in the processes that go into modern structural engineering. At e2 engineers, we are proud to make use of industry-leading software in our mission to provide the most advanced and efficient...
How to Select the Best Foundation for a Building
Structural engineers are tasked with a number of important responsibilities, and one of the most critical is choosing the right foundation for the building they are designing. At e2 engineers, our team understands what goes into this process and are experts at...
Six Benefits a Structural Engineer Brings to a Custom Home Build
Building a house on your own is not an easy task to take on, especially if you aren’t familiar with the different types of materials, codes, regulations, and other restrictions that can prevent you from creating the house of your dreams. In order to ensure the home...
Everything You Need to Know About Peer Reviews in Structural Engineering
There’s no denying that reviewing a construction document is a complicated, time-consuming, and daunting process. Keeping up with the various advances in the industry can be a real challenge – especially because structural engineering codes are typically updated...
Answers to 10 Common FAQs in Structural Analysis
As structural engineers, e2 engineers endeavor to analyze structural engineering and design projects from multiple angles, including those that present potential unique solutions the competition may miss. To that end, we often need to ask and answer numerous...
What to Look for in a Structural Engineer Consulting Firm
If you are intending to design a new building, choosing the right structural engineering consulting firm to help you throughout the design and construction process is one of the most important decisions that you will have to make. In this article, we’ll take a...
What to Consider for Coastal Construction Projects
Coastal construction is an appealing prospect for many, especially those who are thinking about owning beachfront property. However, building on the coast has different considerations than building on more solid ground. To help ensure your coastal construction project...
The Green Roof Revolution: A Growing Trend for Rooftops
The increasing popularity of green roofs in U.S. urban environments has structural engineers, developers and architects looking up these days. Over the past 10-15 years, green roofs have begun to appeal to building owners in U.S. cities. This trend only promises to...