- 27 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
From Concept to Building Permit Structural Engineering Process
Step 1: Initial Enquiry and Scoping The process starts with understanding the project — what’s being built or modified, at what s...
- 27 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
Heritage Property Structural Engineering and Conservation
Why Heritage Properties Need a Different Approach Standard structural assessment and repair techniques don’t always translate dir...
- 27 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
Mezzanine and Storage Structural Design for Warehouses
Why Mezzanine Design Starts with the Existing Structure Similar to a second storey addition on a house, mezzanine design begins w...
- 26 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
Second Storey Additions Structural Engineering Considerations
Why the Existing Structure Comes First A second storey addition adds substantial new load to a building that was originally desig...
- 26 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
Basement and Retention Design for Homes on Constrained Sites
Why Basement Design Is Its Own Structural Discipline Unlike above-ground construction, basement and retention design has to accou...
- 26 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
Structural Forensic Inspections for Cracking Movement and Building Defects
Why Visual Symptoms Alone Aren’t Enough Cracking, for example, can result from normal building settlement, seasonal ground moveme...
- 25 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
Multi Unit Development Structural Design and Coordination
Why Multi-Unit Projects Add Coordination Complexity A multi-unit development typically involves a larger design team — architect,...
- 25 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
Structural Design Challenges for Dual Occupancy Projects
Why Dual Occupancy Sites Present Unique Structural Challenges Unlike a standalone new build, dual occupancy projects typically wo...
- 25 August 2026
- Komal Chauhan
Retaining Wall Design and Drainage Problems
What a Retaining Wall Is Actually Resisting A retaining wall isn’t just holding back soil — it’s resisting the combined pressure ...