Structural Engineering Drafting

The structural drafting is the part where the structural components for your project, such as the beams, posts, roof framing, wall framing, floor framing, foundation and walls, are put together on a plan separate from your architectural design plans, in order to show the builder what to do and to get your project approved by the building department. Otherwise referred to as the "structural plans".

The structural plans do not typically have things such as lighting, electrical, plumbing, roofing, cabinets, painting, sheet rock - to name a few. Their purpose is specifically to show the builder how to put together the main structural elements for your project.

On many types of projects, particularly with residential projects, the structural plans do not contain drawings of things a builder would typically be required to know already- things referred to as "conventional construction" features. This helps reduce the engineering fees - money our client's would usually rather spend on finish features or other things, anything but the structural engineering work. On many types of projects, usually non-residential applications, structural plans have to be more inclusive of "conventional" types of features, however.

We can provide any level of structural drafting necessary to fit your project's requirements.

Please contact us for help in preparing your structural plan.

Testimonies

As a design build remodeling company, we have completed numerous projects with Matt Parisek's help. Matt has treated every project with thoroughness and professionalism. His solution-oriented approach has consistently saved us time and money, and has helped us to produce outstanding results. Matt’s attention to detail and his willingness to review alternative construction methods has aided us many times in meeting our construction budgets without sacrificing design.

We can rely on Matt to turn our drawings around in a timely manner and to work with the City of Sacramento Building Department to facilitate approval of our plans, allowing us to meet our construction schedules. Matt Parisek is always pleasant to work with, and we will continue to call on him for our engineering needs.

I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Parisek on several high end custom home projects and have found Mr. Parisek to be a very valuable resource. Mr. Parisek's attention to detail and extensive technical expertise is very impressive. Mr. Parisek works diligently to value engineer his projects, helping to reduce costs. He takes a hands on approach to his work and is always available on short notice.

In 2002 we moved our construction and remodeling business to El Dorado Hills, CA. Since that time, Matt has been our engineer of choice. Matt is precise, dependable and offers good advice pertaining to your building and permitting needs. We have also found that his fees are competitive and reasonable. Matt will go the extra mile to see that your needs are met efficiently, accurately and cost effectively.

Matt Parisek's quality of work and level of expertise is second to none. He takes pride in his work, and is very thorough with making sure it's done right, complying with all city codes, ADA laws, etc. His level of integrity is what I like best. His primary focus is to figure out how to benefit the client, and not how to bill him. He always conducts himself from a very fair standpoint and is always concerned with putting out the best product possible. Matt Parisek has truly been a savior to my project.

When do I need an engineer?

What is "Engineering"?

What type of engineer do I need?

What should engineering work cost?