Structural design is a highly specialized field of civil engineering. It can be described as a set of methods or tools used to determine the safe and economical specifications of the structure, and to ensure that the planned structure is strong enough to withstand the intended load. Our structural engineers perform a structural analysis to determine the internal and external forces that can affect the structure, and then design a structure with the appropriate materials and reinforcements to meet the requirements.

There is a strong relationship between the professional disciplines of architecture and structural engineering. While architects are usually tasked with designing attractive features of a project, structural engineers focus on strength, durability and safety when designing a building.