Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 28, 2009 11:47 am i am building a simple garage built into a sloping site where the back wall will be 50% covered. The back wall will act as a retaining wall . Where do i start ., soil report. engineer or architect plans. naturally i would like to minimize costs Re: where to start engineer soil plans 2May 29, 2009 7:01 pm You can get an architect involved now, but... You should get a soil test done before the engineering works.... Electrical Engineer... Don't hold that against me... And keen owner builder... Mainly the building part!! Re: where to start engineer soil plans 3May 30, 2009 1:30 am I think you'd find most builders or inspectors would require a soil report first, then comes engineer to calculate loads etc. If you want to save money forget the architect, use a building designer. Re: where to start engineer soil plans 5May 30, 2009 4:09 pm You will need a 'Structural Engineer' to provide the necessary documentation. They will need a soil report (geo-technical assessment) to be able to provide the necessary computations. Peter Clarkson - AusDesign Australia www.ausdesign.com.au This information is intended to provide general information only. It does not purport to be a comprehensive advice. 3 6406 The engineering is the engineering. It's irrelevant how much material you have. Unless it fits the requirements of your design the engineer can't "make"it work. You might… 7 9687 Really tight at the top of the stairs- how to get furniture into those rooms? Study books - does anyone really use them these days? Large storage closet would be more functional. 2 6885 |