W SE offers a truly unique full engineering design service, supporting every phase of your project, from the initial schematic design to construction completion. Our approach seamlessly blends robust engineering solutions with your architectural intent, prioritizes cost-effectiveness, and ensures constructibility without ever sacrificing quality or safety.
New Construction
From bespoke custom residential homes to thoughtfully planned subdivisions, W SE provides structural engineering that elevates new construction projects. Many engineers adopt a 'copy and paste' approach for subdivisions, using generic designs that fail to consider the unique elements and nuances of each property. This can lead to overly conservative and expensive structural components in some areas, while potentially overlooking critical details in others.
At W SE, we challenge this convention. We pride ourselves on offering innovative solutions tailored to the client's specific project, meticulously optimizing designs to cut costs without sacrificing the paramount importance of quality or safety. We leverage advanced tools like Revit to build detailed 3D models, facilitating seamless collaboration with architects and other design professionals. This innovative approach ensures comprehensive construction documents that are both precise and efficient, resulting in structures that are not only sound but also aesthetically integrated and economically viable.
Renovations / Additions
Renovating or adding to an existing structure presents unique challenges that require a deep understanding of both historical construction and modern engineering principles. W SE offers extensive experience in projects ranging from modest residential updates to major historical renovations, ensuring the integrity and longevity of your property.
Our expertise extends to complex scenarios such as seismic strengthening of existing structures, enhancing their resilience in vulnerable areas. We also specialize in flood protection, providing design solutions to lift homes and ensure compliance with stringent FEMA regulations, particularly vital in coastal regions. We understand the inherent difficulties of integrating existing and proposed conditions, especially with older homes that often feature smaller framing, irregular layouts, and unique construction methods. Our team meticulously assesses these existing conditions, developing creative and practical solutions to seamlessly blend the old with the new, ensuring structural continuity and achieving your desired aesthetic and functional outcomes.
Coastal Engineering
Living and building along the coast demands specialized structural engineering knowledge due to the relentless forces of nature. W SE offers expert coastal engineering services to protect and enhance your waterfront property. Our designs include, but are not limited to:
- Docks and Piers
- Bulkheads and Seawalls
- Stone Revetments for erosion control
- Boat Ramps and launch facilities
- Other marine structures
We possess in-depth knowledge of hurricane surge and wave force impacts, utilizing advanced prediction models to design robust and resilient structures. Our goal is to provide engineering solutions that not only meet regulatory requirements but also offer long-term protection and peace of mind for your valuable coastal assets against the most severe environmental conditions.
Investigation and Assessment Services
Understanding the condition of an existing structure is paramount, whether for purchase, renovation, or concern over observed distress. W SE performs comprehensive structural engineering investigations, evaluations, and analyses of existing residential and commercial structures.
Our services include:
- Detailed structural inspections
- Analysis of observed distress or damage
- Assessment of structural capacity for proposed changes
- Forensic investigations for structural failures
- Reporting on structural findings and areas of concern
- Providing clear, actionable recommendations on feasibility, necessary repairs, or rehabilitation strategies.
We provide clear, concise reports that empower clients to make informed decisions regarding their property's structural integrity and future potential, offering expert guidance on the most effective and efficient paths forward.