You're moving fast. Permits are in the queue, the contractor is lined up, and the schedule has no room for surprises. But somewhere in the documents — maybe in a connection detail, a load assumption, or a lateral system that doesn't quite add up — there's a problem waiting to surface. And it always surfaces at the worst possible time: during plan review, during construction, or worse, after the building is occupied.
An independent structural review catches those issues early, when fixing them costs a conversation instead of a change order. According to the ICC/NAHB Common Code Noncompliance Survey, over 60% of new construction projects were found to have code violations — and structural deficiencies ranked among the top three most common issues found during field inspections. The math is simple: it's always cheaper to find problems on paper than in the field.
Design Review & Consultation
A second set of experienced eyes — before it costs you.
The Problem
The Problem
You're moving fast. Permits are in the queue, the contractor is lined up, and the schedule hasno room for surprises. But somewhere in the documents — maybe in a connection detail, aload assumption, or a lateral system that doesn't quite add up — there's a problem waitingto surface. And it always surfaces at the worst possible time: during plan review, duringconstruction, or worse, after the building is occupied.
An independent structural review catches those issues early, when fixing them costs aconversation instead of a change order. According to the ICC/NAHB Common CodeNoncompliance Survey, over 60% of new construction projects were found to have codeviolations — and structural deficiencies ranked among the top three most common issuesfound during field inspections. The math is simple: it's always cheaper to find problems onpaper than in the field.
An independent structural review catches those issues early, when fixing them costs aconversation instead of a change order. According to the ICC/NAHB Common CodeNoncompliance Survey, over 60% of new construction projects were found to have codeviolations — and structural deficiencies ranked among the top three most common issuesfound during field inspections. The math is simple: it's always cheaper to find problems onpaper than in the field.
Our Solution
We provide independent structural reviews, on-site consultations, and direct access to a licensed principal engineer when you need experienced guidance — fast. Whether you need a full peer review of structural documents, a quick check on a specific detail, or a site visit to evaluate existing conditions, we're built to respond.
This isn't a service where you submit documents and wait weeks for a form letter. BrianHuston personally reviews every project and is available by phone when questions come up.We speak your language — whether you're an architect protecting a design vision, a builder solving a field problem, or a project owner trying to understand what your engineer just told you.
This isn't a service where you submit documents and wait weeks for a form letter. BrianHuston personally reviews every project and is available by phone when questions come up.We speak your language — whether you're an architect protecting a design vision, a builder solving a field problem, or a project owner trying to understand what your engineer just told you.
What You Get
- Independent peer review of structural plans, calculations, and specifications
- Code compliance review for IBC, local amendments, and jurisdictional requirements
- On-site structural consultations for existing conditions, renovations, and field questions
- Constructability review — catching details that look right on paper but won't build cleanly
- Direct phone access to the principal engineer for real-time project questions
- Written review reports with clear findings and practical recommendations
Typical Results
- Critical issues caught before plan submission — saving weeks of review cycles
- Reduced risk of field-discovered errors that trigger costly change orders
- Greater confidence for owners, architects, and GCs that structural documents are sound
- Smoother contractor coordination when structural details are clear and buildable
National context: Research from Bryntesen Engineering and multiple peer review studies confirm that independent structural review provides "an added layer of assurance to owners and developers, minimizing the risk of structural failure or litigation." The Construction Industry Institute found that design deviations account for approximately 80% of rework costs — and that early detection through review is the most cost-effective intervention available. For projects in Colorado's competitive construction market, a timely review isn't an extra step. It's insurance.
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