Reports

An Engineer’s Design Report is a comprehensive technical document that outlines the methodology, calculations, design criteria, and rationale behind engineering decisions made throughout a project. It serves as a formal record of the design process, providing transparency, accountability, and a clear roadmap for construction and future reference. The report typically includes an introduction and project overview, the Basis of Design, site assessments, engineering analyses, applicable codes and standards, and a summary of design solutions. It may also incorporate supporting documents such as drawings, specifications, geotechnical data, stormwater management plans, and utility coordination.

This report is essential for communicating the intent and technical integrity of the project to clients, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders. It demonstrates compliance with local, state, and federal regulations while also highlighting how engineering challenges were addressed through practical and cost-effective solutions. Our team develops detailed, well-organized Engineer’s Design Reports tailored to the project type—whether it involves land development, infrastructure, drainage, or structural systems—ensuring that all relevant factors are documented and that the project is ready for permitting, construction, and long-term performance.

Subsurface analysis is a critical component of the site evaluation process that involves investigating the physical and chemical properties of the soil, rock, and groundwater conditions beneath a project site. This analysis provides the foundational data needed to inform safe, efficient, and cost-effective design decisions for foundations, grading, drainage, and utility installation. Typical subsurface investigations include test borings, cone penetration tests (CPT), soil sampling, laboratory testing, and groundwater monitoring. The findings from these investigations are compiled into a Geotechnical Report, which forms a key part of the design documentation.

Understanding subsurface conditions helps engineers assess soil bearing capacity, settlement potential, slope stability, and the risk of geologic hazards such as liquefaction or expansive soils. It also guides the selection of appropriate foundation systems—such as shallow footings, deep piles, or soil stabilization methods—and informs earthwork recommendations for excavation, compaction, and fill. Our team works closely with geotechnical specialists to conduct thorough subsurface analyses and integrate the results into our civil and structural designs, reducing construction risks and ensuring long-term stability and performance of the built environment.

A home networking plan with a home lab is a thoughtfully designed setup that supports both everyday internet use and advanced computing, testing, or development needs in a residential environment. This type of network goes beyond basic Wi-Fi coverage by incorporating structured cabling, managed switches, network segmentation (VLANs), and often enterprise-grade equipment to ensure speed, reliability, and security. A well-planned home network starts with a central location for the network core—often in a utility room or dedicated rack—where the modem, router, switches, and patch panels are installed. From there, Ethernet drops can be run to key rooms for stable wired connections to workstations, smart TVs, gaming consoles, and lab equipment.

The home lab portion of the network is designed to support learning, experimentation, or self-hosted services. This may include physical or virtual servers (running on platforms like VMware ESXi, Proxmox, or TrueNAS), network-attached storage (NAS), and tools like Docker, Kubernetes, or virtual firewalls (e.g., pfSense, OPNSense). Network segmentation is often implemented to separate lab traffic from the main home network, improving both security and performance. Remote access solutions such as VPNs or dynamic DNS services allow secure connectivity to the lab from outside the home. Whether used for IT certification prep, software development, or homelab experimentation, a solid networking plan ensures scalability, efficient data flow, and a safe environment for both personal and technical use.