Engineering Design & Build Services
HMA Construction provides expert commercial structural engineering services, working with you to determine the essential calculations that shape your final design. Our integrated approach ensures that engineers are involved from the early planning stages, maintaining the structural integrity and safety of your building throughout the process.
What Does a Structural Engineer Do?
In construction, engineers are crucial for handling the structural design and technical aspects of a project. At HMA Construction, our engineering design-build services ensure the structural integrity and safety of your building, which is why these experts are often called “structural engineers.”
These services are essential when designing a new building or making significant changes to an existing one. While they might be optional in residential projects, they are crucial for all commercial developments. Our engineers collaborate closely with architects to turn their vision into a solid structure. Once the design is finalized, engineers analyze load-carrying systems to ensure that all safety standards are met.
Managing Structural Loads
One of the key responsibilities of an engineer is to calculate the various types of structural loads affecting a building. In simple terms, a “load” refers to the weight, stresses, and forces that impact a building’s structural elements, such as beams, joints, and columns.
Types of Load Systems
Loads on a building are typically categorized into three main types:
- Dead Loads: These are the constant, permanent weights of the building’s structure, including walls, stairwells, fixed installations, and roofs. They remain unchanged once the building is completed.
- Live Loads: These represent the weight of people and movable objects inside the building, such as furniture, appliances, and vehicles. Since these loads can vary in position and amount, they are termed “live.”
- Environmental Loads: These loads account for natural forces that impact the building, such as snow accumulation, wind pressure, and ground movements.
HMA Construction Makes Engineering Easy for Clients
Our in-house engineering design-build services help you meet strict safety standards while preserving the design and aesthetic of your building. By handling everything internally, we save you money and eliminate the need for external consultants or engineering firms.
Contact Us About Our Commercial Structural Engineering Services
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