Blog - Solid Structural Design Ltd.

Construction Is More Than a Building

admin / May 5, 2022

Construction is a very broad field. It can involve a single-family home, a multi-family residential building, a commercial warehouse, or […]

admin / April 6, 2021

This residential house under construction uses 12 40ft sea containers.

admin / October 12, 2026

When we share project information online, we open ourselves to real risks. Over the past months, I have encountered multiple

admin / October 6, 2026

Something small happened this week that reminded me of a bigger point: structural engineers need to understand more than buildings,

admin / October 2, 2026

Older homes have character, history, and often very solid construction. However, structural renovations in older buildings can involve more than

admin / September 25, 2026

After working on structural engineering and renovation projects, I have come to appreciate something that is easy to overlook: Becoming

admin / September 18, 2026

Stone veneer is commonly used on commercial and residential buildings because it provides an attractive, durable exterior finish. However, even

admin / September 18, 2026

Condensation may look like a minor moisture problem, but on a wood-framed building, repeated or prolonged condensation can become a

admin / September 14, 2026

Supporting Safe, Accessible and Reliable Senior Care Facilities As Calgary’s senior population continues to grow, the demand for senior care

admin / September 11, 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing the way engineering consultants work. For an engineering consulting company, the value of AI is not

admin / September 6, 2026

Solid Structural Design Ltd. recently provided structural engineering services for the repair of a severely damaged floor joist in an

admin / September 5, 2026

Many Canadian business owners face the same challenge: their building needs better cooling, but the only practical location for a