Your videos are super-useful for someone like myself, keen to do what I can on my own projects. Just this afternoon I discovered a wall I want to remove, which I thought was load-bearing, actually isn't. Wasn't sure whether to involve my structural engineer, so very timely - thank you.
Thanks so much for this and all your clear, informative and relevant content. I’m looking to build a base and timber frame garage at the end of my garden where it meets the private road. I’ve been given many conflicting views, the latest that I need drawings from a structural engineer for the base to fully comply with building regs and these alone could cost £2000+!! it seems an absolute minefield..
Hi. Yes, you definitely do need drawings and specifications from a structural engineer for what you described. The engineer will specify the sizes of the timber frame members, the thickness, mix and reinforcement of the concrete, any steel sizes…and so on. You cannot get building regulations approval without this. And you cannot complete your build without first having gone through the building regulations process with your local council. Once you get your head around it, it’s not that bad a minefield.
That splice beam detail is essentially a mechanism, two mechanisms actually and should not have been agreed.... Also I need to increase my fees, by 100% seemingly
I’ve worked with several structural engineers. You know any good ones? Despite being members of institutes they act unprofessionally (poor time management, poor listening skills, ghosting), use of standard drawings not related to build, delaying work for more urgent work elsewhere (is that common?), fee milking. While I find architects are more enjoyable working with, better time management and move projects along.
My biggest frustration with structural engineers is the time they take to provide drawings and information. However in terms of the information they provide and their willingness to collaborate and listen to my ideas, I’ve usually had good and positive experiences.
@@build-better-thingsI think this is largely down to the fact that there aren’t enough engineers to meet demand. It takes time to get generate the information and there may be a long queue of people all wanting their information at the same time. It’s frustrating but it takes the time it takes and has to be done properly.
Smaller jobs could be over 3% of the construction cost, larger ones, I may charge less than 2%
Thank you for providing that info.
Your videos are super-useful for someone like myself, keen to do what I can on my own projects. Just this afternoon I discovered a wall I want to remove, which I thought was load-bearing, actually isn't. Wasn't sure whether to involve my structural engineer, so very timely - thank you.
Thanks for taking the time to comment. It motivates me to do more. Appreciate it
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Thanks so much for this and all your clear, informative and relevant content. I’m looking to build a base and timber frame garage at the end of my garden where it meets the private road. I’ve been given many conflicting views, the latest that I need drawings from a structural engineer for the base to fully comply with building regs and these alone could cost £2000+!! it seems an absolute minefield..
Hi. Yes, you definitely do need drawings and specifications from a structural engineer for what you described. The engineer will specify the sizes of the timber frame members, the thickness, mix and reinforcement of the concrete, any steel sizes…and so on. You cannot get building regulations approval without this. And you cannot complete your build without first having gone through the building regulations process with your local council. Once you get your head around it, it’s not that bad a minefield.
That splice beam detail is essentially a mechanism, two mechanisms actually and should not have been agreed.... Also I need to increase my fees, by 100% seemingly
I’ve worked with several structural engineers. You know any good ones? Despite being members of institutes they act unprofessionally (poor time management, poor listening skills, ghosting), use of standard drawings not related to build, delaying work for more urgent work elsewhere (is that common?), fee milking. While I find architects are more enjoyable working with, better time management and move projects along.
I'm sorry that's been your experience. Here in the USA, Licensed PEs are expected to comply with the NSPE code of ethics.
My biggest frustration with structural engineers is the time they take to provide drawings and information. However in terms of the information they provide and their willingness to collaborate and listen to my ideas, I’ve usually had good and positive experiences.
@@build-better-thingsI think this is largely down to the fact that there aren’t enough engineers to meet demand. It takes time to get generate the information and there may be a long queue of people all wanting their information at the same time. It’s frustrating but it takes the time it takes and has to be done properly.