Firas Abdelahad
The Challenge of Balancing Cost Savings and Structural Integrity in Residential Construction
Introduction Residential construction projects often involve a delicate dance between design professionals, contractors, and homeowners....
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Firas Abdelahad
- Aug 28
- 2 min
Ensuring Solid Foundations & Sound Construction-Expert Witness in Residential Structural Engineering
The process of designing, constructing, and maintaining residential structures involves a complex interplay of architectural creativity,...
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Firas Abdelahad
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Strengthening Home Foundations: The role of Pittsburgh’s Top Rated Structural Engineers
Strengthening Home Foundations (Foundation Reinforcement): The role of Pittsburgh’s Top Rated Structural Engineers
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Firas Abdelahad
- Jul 29
- 3 min
Transforming Homes Safely: The Vital Role of Structural Engineers in Residential Remodeling Projects
Transforming Homes Safely: The Vital Role of Structural Engineers in Residential Remodeling Projects
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Firas Abdelahad
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Firas Abdelahad, P.E., M.S., Lauded for Expertise in Structural Engineering and Design.
Mr. Firas Abdelahad, P.E., is principal engineer and owner of Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services LLC
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Firas Abdelahad
- Mar 19
- 3 min
Is My Wall a Load Bearing wall ?
Let's talk about load bearing walls, how to look for specific signs to help you determining when a wall load bearing or not.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Is my Foundation wall bowing ?
Is my foundation wall bowing ? Do I need to reinforce my wall and do I need to install an interior French drain system
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Firas Abdelahad
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Deck's Requirements Per DCA6-2015
Engineers are trained to interpret codes, standards and other requirements of local jurisdiction & to use their best engineering judgement.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
Flipped/Rehabbed Houses
Flipped and Rehabbed Houses: What to Look for Before You Buy People often ask me about my thoughts on flipped or rehabbed houses, and my...
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Firas Abdelahad
- Feb 19, 2022
- 1 min
FISH TANK WEIGHT IMPACT ON LIVING ROOM FLOOR
Do I need a structural engineer to evaluate if I can add a fish tank in my house ? I often get requests from different clients about the...
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Firas Abdelahad
- Dec 16, 2021
- 2 min
Pittsburgh Structural Engineer Works With Local Architect And Draftsman To Provide More Services
https://www.yahoo.com/now/pittsburgh-structural-engineer-works-local-025200927.html A structural engineer and local architect, work...
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Firas Abdelahad
- Apr 9, 2021
- 1 min
Nominated as Top Engineering Startup Company in Pennsylvania
We are excited and extremely humbled to announce that we received an email from Startup Pill that we were mentioned in their article...
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Firas Abdelahad
- Mar 29, 2021
- 3 min
Open Concept Floor Plans
One of the most prevalent terms in 2020 and the current real estate market pertains to home buyers and investors contemplating the...
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Firas Abdelahad
- Jan 6, 2021
- 3 min
Contractor Vs. Engineer
Do I really need to hire an engineer?An engineering opinion doesn’t get the work done so why pay for it if a contractor can provide one free
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Firas Abdelahad
- Dec 31, 2020
- 2 min
WHY YOU SHOULD CALL US NOW
A licensed and registered professional engineer will visit your property, evaluate and discuss your concerns.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
Snow loads on Roofs
Snow loads impact on Roofs for residential and commercial buildings.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Dec 9, 2020
- 2 min
Structural Deficiencies (I)
Structural Engineers tend to see most deficiencies than many others due to their training, work and inspection they perform.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Nov 17, 2020
- 2 min
Foundation’s Settlement Q & A:
Foundation Settlement is rather a common issues and many homeowners in Pittsburgh experience it in their lifetime.
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Firas Abdelahad
- Nov 9, 2020
- 2 min
Case Study (Floor Sag)
November 2020 I was recently consulted to assess a sag in a single-family house located in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. Here’s the...
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