Structural Engineering Blog

In the dynamic world of real estate, structural concerns often emerge after appraisals and inspections. Homeowners and real estate agents...

Introduction (Foundation Reinforcement gone wrong): Homeownership brings with it a myriad of challenges, and foundation problems often top the list of homeowner nightmares. In our experience, we have encountered numerous cases where homeowners, during the buying process, are advised to contact foundation repair companies based on deficiency notes from home inspectors. While seeking estimates from these companies may serve negotiation purposes, it doesn't always guarantee an e

Upon receiving a call to schedule a site visit for the evaluation of a property that had experienced a fire a few months ago, our task...

Choosing a Reliable and Effective Structural Engineer Expert Witness in Pittsburgh and its surround region.

Introduction (Residential Construction) Residential construction projects often involve a delicate dance between design professionals,...

The process of designing, constructing, and maintaining residential structures involves a complex interplay of architectural creativity,...

Strengthening Home Foundations (Foundation Reinforcement): The role of Pittsburgh’s Top Rated Structural Engineers

Transforming Homes Safely: The Vital Role of Structural Engineers in Residential Remodeling Projects

Mr. Firas Abdelahad, P.E., is principal engineer and owner of Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services LLC

Let's talk about load bearing walls, how to look for specific signs to help you determining when a wall load bearing or not.

Is my foundation wall bowing ? Do I need to reinforce my wall and do I need to install an interior French drain system

Engineers are trained to interpret codes, standards and other requirements of local jurisdiction & to use their best engineering judgement.

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...

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...

https://www.yahoo.com/now/pittsburgh-structural-engineer-works-local-025200927.html A structural engineer and local architect, work...

We are excited and extremely humbled to announce that we received an email from Startup Pill that we were mentioned in their article...

One of the most prevalent terms in 2020 and the current real estate market pertains to home buyers and investors contemplating the...

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

A licensed and registered professional engineer will visit your property, evaluate and discuss your concerns.

Snow loads impact on Roofs for residential and commercial buildings.

Structural Engineers tend to see most deficiencies than many others due to their training, work and inspection they perform.