Seismic Resilience of Buildings: Structural Design & Structural Adequacy Assessment
Greece is one of Europe’s most earthquake-prone regions. That doesn’t mean every building is unsafe; it means we should understand how a structure behaves when it is shaken – and
Digital attestation of engagement agreements for technical works: what it is, when it’s required & how to do it
The “digital attestation of engagement agreements for technical works” is the electronic filing of an agreement between the awarding party and the contractor/subcontractor for technical works above a value threshold
Structural Strengthening of Buildings: Solutions, Materials & Selection Criteria
Structural strengthening is a set of targeted interventions that restore or improve a building’s load-bearing capacity. There is no one-size-fits-all solution; the right choice depends on the failure mechanism (flexure,
Structural Assessment (Adequacy) Study – When It’s Required & How It’s Done
A structural assessment verifies whether an existing building can safely resist all relevant actions (dead, imposed, wind, seismic) for its intended use. It is often a formal requirement before permits,
Structural Study: The Definitive 2025 Guide
Structural design is the backbone of every building project: it translates an architectural idea into a safe, calculated, and buildable structure. This guide explains, in clear terms, what structural design