Whether renovating an existing home or building from the ground up, homeowners beginning a building project are faced with the decision of who to hire to complete the work. While there are many options out there, civil engineers are a great place to start.
Civil engineers can serve many different purposes during construction, including land planning, preparing documents, obtaining permits, and ensuring that the building meets local codes. Many “do-it-yourselfers” try to cut corners and handle some of these tasks themselves, but oftentimes they end up breaking their budget down the road having to fix issues that could have been mitigated had they hired a professional in the first place.
It almost always saves money in the long run to hire a civil engineer to manage a construction project because of their expertise in local building codes.
So at what point should homeowners bring engineers on board? The simple answer: as soon as possible. Civil engineers often work closely with a surveying team, which can assist in surveying the land before construction, looking at the property size and boundaries, and applying for the proper permits.
Our team of professional Civil Engineers, Land Planners, and Land Surveyors at Barrett & Associates is ready to jump in and help with your next construction project. Contact us today to get started.
