Earthbag Domes - Big Island of Hawaii
Big Island, Hawaii
Project details
Two earthbag domes connected through a hallway. The earthbag wall is 16 inches wide with concrete headers over doors, designed for a high seismic region.
BE Structural
Structural Engineering Design and New Construction.
About the firm
BE Structural is a structural engineering consulting firm established in August 2002 and headquartered in Wormleysburg, PA. It provides professional consulting services in structural engineering design, rehabilitation, repair, and forensic engineering for new and existing residential and commercial structures. The practice serves architects, engineers, building owners, insurance companies, and attorneys across the Mid-Atlantic region, with forensic investigation capabilities spanning 25 or more states.
- Established
- 2002
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering
People
Bruce EnsorStructural Engineer, Founder
Capabilities
Structural Engineering Design
Service websiteBE Structural provides structural engineering design for new and existing residential and commercial structures, including structural rehabilitation and repair. Project work includes design, 3D modeling and rendering, and construction documentation.
- New Construction
- Structural Rehabilitation and Repair
Forensic Engineering
Service websiteBE Structural performs forensic structural investigations in 25 or more states using a trusted network of field consultants and engineers. Services include structural failure analysis after natural disasters, real estate inspections, and construction monitoring. Litigation support and expert witness testimony are provided for construction defects and design errors.
- Structural Failure Analysis
- Real Estate Inspections
- Construction Monitoring
- Litigation Support and Expert Witness
Property Condition Assessment
Service websiteBE Structural offers commercial property condition assessments per ASTM E 2018 standard. The walk-through survey includes photo documentation, document review, and opinions of probable costs for deferred maintenance items. Building systems assessed include foundation, roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, structural analysis, vertical transportation, accessibility features, landscaping, paving, fire safety features, and building envelope.
Commercial Engineering Services
Service websiteBE Structural provides structural engineering for commercial clients with considerable experience in healthcare facilities, educational facilities, and manufacturing and industrial facilities. Services include equipment installation consultation through structural analysis.
- Healthcare Facilities and Equipment
- Educational Facilities
- Manufacturing Facilities
Residential Services
Service websiteBE Structural provides residential structural engineering for the homeowner market, including structural inspections and new construction design.
- Structural Inspections
- New Construction
Industries
Commercial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Healthcare · Education · Manufacturing · Religious · Insurance · Legal
Projects
Apartment Unit Renovation - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA · Residential
Project details
Renovation of a vacant space into a single bedroom apartment unit, including design and 3D rendering.
Senior Home Community - Pennsylvania
PA · Senior Living
Project details
Design, 3D modeling and rendering, and construction documentation for a senior home community in PA. Work performed for another architect.
Rite Aid - Pennsylvania
PA · Retail · Client: Rite Aid
Project details
3D modeling, rendering, and construction documentation for a new Rite Aid. Work performed for another architect.