Installing Mechanical, Electrical, and Industrial Equipment on Existing Open Web Steel Joist (OWSJ) Roof and Floor Systems

Commercial and industrial buildings are constantly evolving. New tenants move in, production lines expand, HVAC systems are upgraded, electrical infrastructure…

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Anchorage Design: The Most Critical (and Overlooked) Structural Link

Anchorage design is one of the most critical, and most overlooked, parts of a structural system. On many projects, anchor…

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Pre-Construction Condition Survey in Toronto: Protecting Your Property from Nearby Construction

If construction is happening next to your property in Toronto or the GTA, it is important to understand how your…

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Existing Mezzanine Assessment, Load Capacity, and Structural Design

Mezzanines are a common way to add usable space inside commercial and industrial buildings. They allow businesses to increase storage,…

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Welding Nelson Studs Together, Is It Acceptable?

From time to time, questions come up on projects about welding two Nelson studs together to achieve a longer effective…

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Class C vs Class H HSS

Class C vs Class H HSS in Canada, what’s actually different, and why it matters If you design, fabricate, supply,…

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Common Defects and Damage in Wood Structures: A Look at Wood-Frame Buildings

A Comprehensive Reference Guide for Homeowners, Buyers, Inspectors, and Contractors Wood-frame construction forms the backbone of most residential buildings in…

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Structural Load Paths Explained: How Forces Actually Travel Through Buildings (and Why Mistakes Cause Failures)

Sepco Consulting Engineers provides licensed structural engineering services in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area — including North York, Scarborough,…

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Strength vs. Stiffness in Structural Engineering: What Every Contractor, Builder, and Homeowner Should Know

Sepco Consulting Engineers provides licensed structural engineering services across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area — including North York, Scarborough,…

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