If you’re doing a house extension, you will need to consider a few stages before starting. You will need to do a health check on your current services (electrics, heating, plumbing, lighting), as well as other aspects such as inspections of soil conditions on the site, surrounding trees, history of flooding, etc. In this article, we will guide you for your house extension. Do you need to have a Planning Permission? If you’re able to make your extension under the Permitted Development (PD) of UK it won’t be necessary to get a planning permission. If you have a PD you can do an extension to a de ..read more

Looking for a new renovation in your home? To have a smooth project, first ask yourself, what do you need to consider? What should you know before a home renovation? If you want to modify the “skeleton” of your house, you should first consult with a structural engineer. The “skeleton” of your house is considered the main framework of your home, which includes the foundation, Columns, Beams, Floor joists, Load-bearing walls, and roof trusses and rafters. These are the structural components of your house, that keep it standing. Also consider if your renovation involves alteration of your plumbin ..read more

A triple circular pods 9 meters in diameter interconnected via 1.5 meter width pathways. The materials used are 3D printed interconnecting smart bricks which are built using Lunar regolith.  CAS finished the architectural plans, structural plans, details, and calculations using Finite Element Analysis Method (FEM) for Proposed Earth Station One, for GSO (Global Space Organization) based in Arizona last November (2019). The client wanted to develop a detailed building design plans of a 3-node station pods completely sealed operating like a biodome that will be constructed using 3D printed ..read more

A loft conversion is a dream come true for many home owners, as it not only adds value to your house, but it increases your property space, provides a room with a beautiful view and a natural light source, and of course, saves time and money. Before you embark on a loft conversion, let’s see what structural factors you should consider for your conversion. You will need to assess your roof structure, height, general space, add joists, and make sure building regulations are met. As you transit from the current structure to a new structure, the structural integrity and stability must be guarantee ..read more

What is Mashrabiya? If you need to use this beautiful façade element in your residential or commercial building, read on. See how our structural engineers can provide you stability and security in your mashrabiya design. Mashrabiya, also known as ‘shanashil’ are decorative Arabic architectural elements, traditional in the Islamic world. A mashrabiya design in a building will provide light control, airflow regulation, humidity control, temperature regulation, as well as visual privacy. It is very popular in the Middle East due to all these advantages. It can be used as a decorative element in r ..read more

In January 2020, CAS finalized the structural and MEP calculations of the Sabic Technology Center Assembly Point Organic Shade. This commercial project took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and consisted of an organic shade design composed of hollow steel section mainframes on precast pad foundations. The walls and roof are aluminum composite panels. The assembly point shade structure is a property development of SABIC, ranked among the world’s largest petrochemical manufacturer. SABIC is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Today, the company has operation in over 50 countries with a ..read more

In November 2019, CAS had the pleasure to work on the Al Wasl Plaza Utility Building Aluminum Cladding for the Dubai Expo 2020 with the ABIYA company in Dubai. The 330 sq.m. utility building has aluminum cladding on all sides with varying heights fixed into structural steel frames which then bolted onto the main structure. Our teams had the responsibility to do structural analysis and design calculations for decorative façade claddings which composed of structural steel frames and aluminum panels. Dubai Expo 2020 The Dubai Expo 2020 is a World Expo to be hosted by Dubai in the United Arab Emir ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has paralyzed the world economy. The construction industry has not been left out. In a world with a slowed economy and activity, structural engineers are facing unique challenges. Engineers will need to come up with new strategies to cope with these challenges since the pandemic does not seem to ease anytime soon. This article outlines the impacts of COVID-19 on the construction and engineering industry. It will also describe the measures to prepare structural engineers for the residential sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. Impacts of COVID-19 on the Residential Sector ..read more

In times of the pandemic, most people would love to have a balcony in their home, to get a whist of fresh air. A balcony not only adds value to your home, but it upgrades your overall exterior, and provides a great view to take in and get in touch with the outdoors. Good balcony designs add exterior elegance to buildings. However, to get the best of a balcony addition and restructuring, you need the service of a professional structural engineer. In 2006, the International Building Code [IBC] defined balcony as an exterior floor projection from a building solely taking suppo ..read more

The materials used in a property are very vital factors that can go a long way in determining the quality, value, and purpose of the property. The choice of the best materials for your property can be dependent on cost-effectiveness for building projects and how fitting it is for the project. The materials used in properties are a huge part of the technical details and the overall structural design of the property. Materials used in properties can be naturally occurring or human-made. The best choice of materials for your property depends on which one is suitable for the technical and str ..read more