Structural engineering is the backbone of every construction project. Whether you're building a luxury villa in Dubai, a commercial tower in London, a warehouse in Texas, or an apartment block in Sydney, your structural engineer determines whether the building stands safely for decades - or fails under load, wind, or seismic forces.
At Nexbase Engineering Inc., we deliver complete structural engineering packages to international clients across USA, UK, Dubai, Canada, Australia, EU and the Middle East. Our deliverables are designed specifically to satisfy local building authorities and pass permit reviews first time.
RCC Structure Drawing & Design Report
Reinforced Concrete Construction (RCC) is the most common structural system for residential and commercial buildings worldwide. Our RCC deliverables include everything your authority submission requires:
- Foundation drawings - pile cap layout, raft slab reinforcement, isolated and combined footing details
- Column schedule and layout plans - size, reinforcement, splice locations for every floor
- Beam and slab reinforcement drawings - top/bottom bars, shear links, punching shear checks
- Shear wall and core wall drawings - critical for lateral load resistance in mid-to-high-rise buildings
- Staircase and lift shaft structural details
- Structural calculation report - full load analysis, material specifications, code compliance statement
Steel Structure Drawing & Design Report
Steel structures are preferred for warehouses, industrial facilities, long-span commercial buildings, and pre-engineered structures. The speed of construction and predictable material properties make steel the go-to choice for many international projects.
What We Deliver
- Structural steel framing plans - primary columns, beams, bracing members with section designations
- Column base plate and anchor bolt details - designed for the actual column loads and shear forces
- Beam-to-column connection details - welded moment connections, bolted simple connections, splice details
- Bracing system and lateral load resisting frame drawings
- Steel design report - member utilisation ratios, deflection checks, connection design calculations
- Bill of materials (BOM) - full steel tonnage schedule for procurement
Wood Structure Drawing & Design Report
Timber and engineered wood construction is popular in Australia, Canada, the USA and increasingly across Europe. From conventional stick-frame residential to mass timber commercial buildings, we design wood structures that meet the full requirements of your local code.
- Light wood frame - studs, joists, rafters, blocking details
- Glulam (GLB) and LVL beam design with full span calculations
- Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) panel layout, connection design, and diaphragm analysis
- Holddown and anchor bolt design for shear wall systems
- Timber connection details including post caps, joist hangers, and moment connections
Structural Approval Drawings & Report
Permit submission is where many engineering packages fall short. Authorities in different markets have specific formatting, calculation, and certification requirements. We prepare authority-ready packages that include:
- Stamped/certified structural drawings (coordinated with PE, CEng, or CPEng as required by market)
- Geotechnical summary and foundation design basis memorandum
- Seismic design category classification and lateral analysis summary
- Wind load analysis per market-specific code
- Load combination tables and governing case identification
- Structural system description letter for building department review
Why Seismic & Wind Analysis Differs by Market
USA (IBC / ASCE 7): Seismic Design Categories range from A to F based on location, soil type, and occupancy. High-seismic zones (California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska) require special moment frames with specific detailing. ASCE 7 wind maps set design wind speeds that vary from 90 mph in the Midwest to 180+ mph in hurricane-prone coastal areas.
UAE / Dubai (DCD / IBC adapted): Desert wind speeds and coastal exposure categories create specific design requirements. Sabkha soil conditions along the coast require specialist geotechnical investigation and often necessitate deep pile foundations or ground improvement works before conventional structural design can proceed.
Australia (NCC / AS 1170): Cyclone design winds in Queensland and Western Australia are among the most demanding in the world. AS 4055 and AS 1170.2 govern wind load design. Seismic loads are generally moderate but must be checked per AS 1170.4.
Canada (NBCC): The National Building Code of Canada mandates seismic design across the country, with significant demands in Vancouver and Victoria (BC) and Montreal (Quebec). Snow loads are a critical design consideration in northern provinces.
BIM Integration for Structural Design
All our structural projects are available in BIM format. Structural BIM files in Revit or IFC format enable:
- Automatic clash detection against architectural and MEP models - identifying beam/duct conflicts, column/wall conflicts before construction
- Accurate quantity takeoff from the structural model for cost estimation
- 4D sequencing - linking the model to the construction programme
- As-built model updates for facilities management
Need Structural Engineering for Your Project?
We deliver RCC, steel, wood and approval drawings compliant with IBC, Eurocode, AS/NZS and NBCC. Free consultation - no commitment required.
Book a Free Consultation →Frequently Asked Questions
Can you provide PE-stamped drawings for USA projects?
Yes. We collaborate with licensed Professional Engineers (PE) in relevant US states to provide stamped drawings accepted by local building departments.
Do your structural calculations comply with ASCE 7 seismic provisions?
Yes. Our structural engineers are familiar with ASCE 7 seismic design categories, system selection rules (SFRS), and the special detailing requirements of ACI 318 and AISC 341 for high-seismic regions.
How long does structural engineering take?
Residential projects: 2–3 weeks. Mid-rise commercial: 4–6 weeks. High-rise and complex industrial: 6–12 weeks. We provide a firm timeline in every proposal before work begins.
Can you deliver structural drawings for Dubai Municipality submission?
Yes. We prepare DM-compliant structural drawing packages. For stamping, we coordinate with Dubai-registered engineering entities as required by DM procedures.
Do you offer structural audits for existing buildings?
Yes. We perform structural condition assessments, retrofit design, and capacity upgrade designs for existing buildings - including seismic retrofits for older structures in high-seismic markets.