When Do I Need A Woodstock Structural Engineer?
Looking to finally put up that shed in your backyard, renovate an existing structure or undertake some other project in Woodstock? It may surprise you to learn that in most cases hand drawings of your intended project are no longer accepted by city or township engineering departments and you must submit plans stamped by a certified Woodstock Structural Engineer. Your city or county Building and Safety Department, Department of Public Works, Planning Department, or municipal utility will be able to advise you about code requirements and what permits, plans, and maps are required, if any. These agencies can also inform you specifically when a professional engineer is required for your project. This applies not just to Woodstock but to most locales in Ontario.
What We Do
- Knowledge of common construction materials such as steel, concrete, wood and masonry
- Determination of lateral forces, such as wind and seismic, and expertise regarding the structural analysis and design of structures
- Selection of framing systems and recommendations for construction and economic feasibility
- Assessments of building safety
- Construction coordination and preparation of plans, calculations specifications and reports
All civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering final plans, specifications, and reports must:
Driving down the streets of Otterville today you may have noticed a new change as our new sign was installed this afternoon at Girard Engineering. Not only does it brighten up the streets in downtown Otterville, it will also allow people to find our office a little easier. The sign is consistent with our new logo and branding and will not deteriorate with time or bad weather.
