What Causes Glulam Beam Failure?

What Causes Glulam Beam Failure?

Long-span glue laminated beams are extremely strong, but occasionally they do need repairs. Delamination, overloading , age, stress, and structural damage can all contribute to glulam beam failure. When you need glulam beam repair, The Structures Group can help. As a...
Modifying Commercial Roof Trusses

Modifying Commercial Roof Trusses

Modifying the roof trusses of large commercial buildings requires a combination of construction and engineering expertise. Without proper planning, you could compromise the structural integrity of the entire facility. If you need to repair damage or reinforce a roof...
Understanding Commercial Flat Roof Systems

Understanding Commercial Flat Roof Systems

Types of commercial flat roofs range from thermoplastic to metal to gravel, but they all have one thing in common—every commercial flat roof needs a carefully engineered support system. Supporting the roof of a large commercial building takes both building and...
Tenant Improvement Contractors in Arizona

Tenant Improvement Contractors in Arizona

Improving commercial real estate is a great way to increase property value, but what do you do when your tenant wants to remove a load-bearing wall or make structural changes? If you’re looking for tenant improvement contractors in Arizona that also provide structural...

Five Advantages of Design-Build Construction

One of the main advantages of design-build constructions is that one firm manages the entire project. Building large-scale, industrial projects takes a diverse team of architects, engineers, developers, and contractors. Hiring a design-build firm to coordinate the...
Structural Wood Beam Repair in Arizona

Structural Wood Beam Repair in Arizona

When you need structural repairs, you need a reliable and experienced builder with a proven track record. For expertise in structural wood beam repair, you can look to The Structures Group in Phoenix. As a design-build firm, we have engineers on our staff for...

Steel Frame Building vs. Wood Frame Building

What is the best material for supporting the roof of a large, industrial structure? Is a steel frame building or a wood frame building better? If you’re looking for a roof expert for a new build or structural repairs, look no farther than The Structures Group in...

Roof Truss Design and Layout

No matter what type of structure you’re building, you want a roof that is strong, efficient, and cost-effective. Roof truss design and layout is an important part of the structural engineering process. You can rely on the design-build team The Structures Group in...

What Is a Roof Truss and How Does It Work?

What is a truss? How is it different from a beam? Whether you are building a distribution center or a factory warehouse, you want a roof that is strong, efficient, and cost-effective. When you need a design-build firm in Phoenix, Arizona, you need The Structures...