VCE provides engineering solution to a variety of complex structural challenges encountered to make the design a reality. VCE’s staff has extensive experience in tackling structural challenges of

• Wood & timber structures
• Metal structures
• Wind resistant Structures
• Tilt wall panels & Masonry structures
• Foundation systems for residential and commercial units
• Channel crossing facilities (low span bridge structures)

VCE also performs the following structural services:

• Analysis of existing structures for integrity
• Expert review and third party analysis of structural design
• Evaluation of the design, construction and performance of old and new
  buildings

VCE has worked on structures with diverse and unique needs apart from the challenges presented by the ground conditions based on the geographic location of the project site. Some of the projects with unique needs based on their architectural design and/or usage are:

• Franchise and guest Motels
• Gas Stations
• Car Wash structures
• Medical office buildings
• Educational institutions
• Manufacturing/warehouse structures with cranes

1. Conceptual and master development plans
2. Feasibility Study & pre-engineering reports
3. Drainage studies
4. Detention & Outfall Structures
5. Recreation ponds & Facilities
6. Utility layout and design
7. Off-site utility extensions and connections – Plan & profiles
8. Pumping stations
9. Erosion Control measures and inspections
10. Storm water quality management plans & Best management practices
11. Median Cut and Left turn lane design
12. Traffic Control plan for work within Rights-of-way.

Flood Plain Management

• Flood volume displacement and Mitigation methods
• Conveyance analysis
• Scour analysis for structures in floodway
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic study for development within Flood plain