Field notes from
the structure up
Practical knowledge from our engineers — from seismic analysis to sustainable materials and the future of structural design.
High-rise steel frame design: managing lateral loads in wind-dominated zones
Modern tall structures face amplified lateral forces from wind shear and vortex shedding. We break down the moment frames, braced cores, and outrigger systems that keep supertalls stable.
Retrofitting older masonry buildings for Zone 4 seismic compliance
Unreinforced masonry is among the most vulnerable typologies. Shear wall additions and FRP wrapping as retrofit strategies.
Bored piles vs. raft foundations on soft clay sites
Settlement prediction in soft clay is notoriously tricky. We walk through the SPT and CPT data thresholds that trigger a switch to deep pile systems.
BIM Level 2 adoption on structural projects: field lessons
After rolling out BIM Level 2 workflows across six projects, here is what actually saved time — and what created coordination headaches.
Mass timber vs. low-carbon concrete: an honest comparison
Both materials are gaining ground in sustainable construction, but each has structural limits. Embodied carbon, fire performance, and span capability compared.