Thinking of building a home for you and your family? Or are you a developer who’s looking for a good investment? Building a home makes an excellent investment for your portfolio. Or for your family’s future. When considering home building, you need to hire the right construction company to build your home. But you also need to hire…

How to Become an Independent Contract Engineer
Engineering is a profession that will always be in demand. This is a problem-solving profession, and the contractors in it contribute to the creation of everything from homes, buildings, and roads to consumer products and industrial equipment. Going the independent contractor track can serve you if you’re an engineering professional. You’ll have more control over your…

Contract Engineering: How to Become a Freelance Engineer in 5 Steps
Today, in practically every industry across the board, more Americans are choosing to take their freelance careers full-time. The reasons workers have for making the transition to freelancing are endless—from more flexible hours to a less restrictive work environment. More employers are looking to hire independent contractors, as well, making it easier than ever to…

What Is Structural Engineering Exactly? When Should You Hire This Type of Engineer?
When starting a construction project, you’re likely to be scrutinizing every little cost that goes into it that you barely factor in something as important as structural engineering. Wait, you need a structural engineer? Why? A lot of people question the value of a structural engineer in their project. However, before you rule it out,…

What are Structural Calculations and When Are They Necessary?
The act of building, be it a residential conversion or a massive new commercial building, is a complicated process made up of several stages. Few people outside of the sector know these phases intimately, but some of them need to be understood. One such phase that is of vital importance is known as structural calculations….

8 Reasons Why You Need a Residential Structural Engineer (Now!)
You’re interested in making changes to your house this spring. Or, perhaps you feel like something is wrong with your home’s structure, but you can’t put your finger on it. Fortunately, in either scenario, a structural engineer has you covered. If you’re wondering how exactly a structural engineer can help you, here’s a rundown on…

A Comprehensive Overview On How To Find Clients As A Contractor
Sales are the heart of every business and contractor companies are no exception. However, making a living in the gig economy can be tricky thanks to the long and unexpected breaks between contracts, which have become synonymous with freelancing projects. They are every contractor’s worst fear. It takes a lot of effort to find clients…

An Official Add-on: A Guide to Building an Addition to Your Home
Running short on space? Building an addition is one possible alternative to moving to a different home. Additions can improve the functionality of your home by giving you more space in certain areas. They can also increase the value of your home. But building an addition to a house is also costly and time-consuming. Knowing…

9 Things You’re Doing Wrong When Building a Deck
Putting your deck together isn’t as simple as it looks. From the beginning to the end there are tons of mistakes that can be made. Even something as simple as building a deck frame can pose major problems for the ambitious DIYer. So, why not find out what you might be doing wrong before you…

Do I Need an Engineer to Draw up Structural Plans?
When you’re planning to build or renovate, do you want a structure that is going to fall apart or need to be rebuilt within a few years? Odds are, you answered that question with a big, fat “no.” If your project involves building or renovating a structural component then you will need structural plans. This is what…