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Backing is one of those small but essential details that can easily be overlooked. On many projects, it’s installed without much attention, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t important. This post highlights what backing is, why it matters, and how clear responsibility helps projects run smoother. Backing doesn’t get much attention. It’s rarely shown clearly on drawings, and it doesn’t fit neatly into anyone’s scope. The base building engineer typically doesn’t cover it. The trade

Depending on where you are on your educational journey, certain skills and experiences will help give you a leg up if you hope to have a career in structural engineering. This post highlights some things which can help you on your journey to possibly becoming as structural engineer. A solid understanding of physics and math are fundamental. An understanding of how computers work is also important as much of the engineering we do is done with computers. However, becoming an en

This document is intended to provide clarity on T-bar design in Canada and more specifically in British Columbia from an engineer’s perspective. This document has several purposes: It clarifies Thornfield Consulting Corp’s position on T-bar design, It serves to provide other engineers with the resource for their T-bar design, and It serves to educate our clients and the public on T-bar design. Table of Contents About Codes Schedules BCBC and VBBL BCBC as the Code to Rule Them