Tips on How to Choose the Best Engineering Firm for Your Next Construction Project

We understand that constructing a new metal building is a significant investment, so finding the right building engineer for your needs can be stressful.

Thankfully, we are here to help you choose the best engineer for your needs and exact building specifications.

Keep reading below to find out essential tips and what you need to look out for when searching for the best engineering firm for a new metal building.

Here are some things to ask your engineering firm before initiating the project:

What is Their Experience and Background?

Asking about a company’s experience is a must.

Each state requires licenses to be obtained by engineers, so be sure to ask your new firm if they are a registered professional engineer and how much familiarity they have with building codes.

The answer to this question alone will tell you a lot about the engineering firm, but you can also request samples of their previous work.

More specifically, you should inquire about buildings and projects that were specifically completed by your designated design engineer.

This will help you better determine if you like their work and if they are the right engineering firm for you.

What Types of Services are Offered?

Another critical question to ask is, what are all of the services offered by the engineering firm.

One of the most significant advantages to working with a professional engineer on your project is their use of a Building Information Modeling Software.

We know this is just one example of an additional service that is offered to building owners, but it is an important one.

This is a necessary service that you must look for in your design firm.

BIM, or Building Information Modeling, is an intelligent 3D software that allows engineers to virtually map out every stage of the building process and the entire finished building before construction even begins.

Owners can play around with spatial relations and ensure all of their products, equipment machines and employees are going to comfortably and safely fit into the new building.

This extra service can prove invaluable by allowing owners to strategically map out exactly how they want their building to be designed.

Virtual changes are much cheaper to make, so make sure the finished product is perfect before you give the go-ahead to start the building process.

Be sure to ask if your engineering firm offers BIM technology and see what other advanced services they can provide you.

What is the Firm’s Area of Focus?

There are many types of engineering firms out there, and many of them have different areas of expertise.

It is crucial to find a firm that focuses specifically on the type of building engineering and construction that you are looking for.

For example, if you want a pre-fabricated metal building with a crane, be sure that your firm primarily procures and builds steel structures, and has experience with internal crane systems.

Having this type of experience is an added bonus that you will want to hold out for.

Pre-engineered metal buildings that are equipped with a crane are often used for material handling.

A professional company that has experience engineering crane buildings can even eliminate the need for independent crane columns, consequently saving the business owner tremendous amounts of money.

This is just one example that demonstrates the importance of finding an engineering firm that specializes in exactly the type of building you wish to construct.

Will They Provide Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Services?

Rather than finding three different companies to complete each of these tasks, it is important to find an engineering firm that is able to accommodate your needs in all three project categories.

Hiring an engineering firm that will also manage your building’s procurement and construction will save you money by cutting out the middle man.

However, merely providing these services is not enough. It is essential to ask where the steel is acquired from during the procurement stage.

You need to ensure that you do not choose a company that sources cheap Chinese-made steel.

Some companies look for the best deal and do not care about the structural integrity of your building, but this mistake could end up costing you thousands of dollars down the road.

Cheap steel has the potential to collapse, and its lack of durability means it will not last a lifetime like quality, sustainably sourced steel would.

Choosing a company like CDMG that works with Nucor would be a great choice to ensure your money is being put toward something that will hold its value for years to come.

Nucor is the world’s most sustainable steelmaker and largest recycler, and CDMG is the largest authorized builder of Nucor steel, which allows them to offer the lowest prices in the industry on some of the top-quality steel available.

Keep reading to learn more about CDMG, a leading engineering and design firm for metal buildings.

What CDMG Has to Offer Clients

CDMG is a highly experienced engineering firm that works with each client to meet their individual needs.

One of the biggest benefits of choosing CDMG as your engineering firm is that we also provide project management.

This means, as mentioned above, we are a one-stop-shop for engineering, procurement, and construction services.

CDMG is owned by a larger holding company called STEVENS, which is one of the largest privately-held construction companies in the industry.

Working with CDMG and STEVENS will allow you to relax knowing that you and your new building are in great hands.

We understand better than anyone that a new building is a huge capital investment, so choose to work with a company that will provide design, supply, and project management services, making sure you are taken care of every step of the way.

If you are ready to get started on your new metal building and want to contact the professionals at CDMG for a Free Consultation, click on the button below now!

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