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5 Things To Consider Before Building a Site Wall
The Benefits of Lot Grading Stakeouts
June 4, 2021 Edit Lot grading is a crucial step in any residential land development to shape and grade the surrounding landscape, so that surface runoff during any storm event can be directed away from the building and towards the City’s right-of-way. For all…
Lot Grading Tips For Infill Development
5 Tips for Pre-Construction Condo Investment
Why is Geotechnical Investigation Important?
The Structural Considerations of a Basement Renovation
February 4, 2021 Edit Prior to the commencement of any basement renovations, a home owner should carefully consider the feasibility of the project based on spacing, floor grading, waterproofing, plumbing, electrical wiring and most importantly, the structural integrity of the building itself. Most unfinished…
What Can Civil Engineers Do for Your Construction Project?
Building Envelope Study and Roof Inspections
January 26, 2021 Edit The building envelope of a structure is essentially a boundary that separates the inside environment from the outside. In other words, an effective building envelope will act as a protective barrier against penetration from water, wind, frost, noise and extreme temperatures, which…
5 Field Tests for Concrete
Shoring: Support for Unstable Structure During Construction
January 8, 2021 Edit Shoring is the process of temporarily supporting an unstable structure during construction or deep excavations. Particularly important at the early stages of building projects, shoring is most commonly used during excavations to retain adjacent soil or support neighbouring foundations. Although…