Imagine you’ve invested hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars into your latest home renovation, and you’re in the final stages of planning your big kitchen reveal when the project comes grinding to a halt. It’s every home improvement enthusiast’s worst nightmare.  You’re ready to show off your new tile and light fixtures to friends and…

Are you in the market to hire a structural engineer for your next building project? There are more than 303,500 civil engineers in the United States and some specialize in structural engineering. The sheer number of engineers in the nation means that it’s important to know what to look for to find the best one for…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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….

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…

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…

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…