Seven decisions made at the start of a project determine whether it runs smoothly — or becomes a source of delays, redesigns, and claims.
Scroll to see what goes wrong — and how we fix it.
Treated as a generic structure — existing system not studied before design begins
Structural system studied early so design reflects how the building actually works
Critical decisions made before structural constraints are understood
Structural input provided upfront — owners and architects know what's possible early
Innovative ideas compromised when engineer cannot technically support the vision
Architecture protected — structural solution is strong enough to support the design intent
Generic details cause conflicts during construction, leading to RFIs and delays
Details tailored to actual site conditions — drawings are clear and practical to build
Slow or stalled approvals because drawings don't anticipate city requirements
Review moves predictably — drawings are prepared to meet what the city expects
Low initial proposal hides scope gaps — add services and cost overruns follow
Proposal reflects real scope from the start — clients avoid surprise costs
Poor coordination between team members causes uncertainty and schedule loss
Clear coordination across structural, architect, contractor, and owner — fewer delays
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Structural expertise from day one — before decisions get expensive to undo.
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