The practice of structural engineering is increasingly complex, and the input of an independent, experienced structural engineer can be helpful to a project. Erickson Structural provides third party reviews of work performed by other structural engineers. We provide these services to other structural engineers in need of constructive feedback or “a fresh set of eyes,” and to construction industry professionals, such as owners, contractors, architects, insurers and attorneys, looking for a second opinion. We are especially well-suited to review complex structural renovation, evaluation, repair and diagnostic projects.
Our experience providing peer reviews is supplemented by our work conducting structural plan review services on behalf of jurisdictions. We review the plans and calculations submitted for permit and determine what modifications are appropriate to satisfy applicable structural building code provisions. From our forensic investigative work, we have seen “what not to do” and apply those lessons learned to our peer review efforts. Having submitted peer reviews of our own work, we provide our feedback with tact and objectivity.
We can review structural plans and calculations, written reports, proposed investigative and diagnostic testing plans, and the results of those tests, and similar efforts. Our review can occur incrementally as the project evolves, or at a discreet milestone to coincide with the generation of work product. Our comments and recommendations can be provided verbally or in writing. When needed, we can conduct our work confidentially and we do not publicize our peer review projects.
