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Stahly Engineering & Associates

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Stahly Engineering & Associates

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55 years of experience

Stahly Engineering & Associates, a full service civil engineering and survey firm since 1970, believes that building positive relationships by delivering quality services is the key to our success. Personal involvement from owners and project managers in individual projects performed and the communities we serve strengthens our commitment to our clients' goals. Stahly Engineering provides engineering services in the fields of transportation, site development, water and wastewater systems, and structures. We also assist public and private clients with planning, grant writing and administration, GIS, all types of survey services, and construction inspection.

Stahly Engineering & Associates, a full service civil engineering and survey firm since 1970, believes that building positive relationships by delivering quality services is the key to our success. Personal involvement from owners and project managers in individual projects performed and the communities we serve strengthens our commitment to our clients' goals. Stahly Engineering provides engineering services in the fields of transportation, site development, water and wastewater systems, and structures. We also assist public and private clients with planning, grant writing and administration, GIS, all types of survey services, and construction inspection.

Zero Tolerance Safety

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Zero Tolerance Safety

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12 years of experience

Zero Tolerance Safety provides detailed Safety & Health Plans for new Contract, Existing Contracts, in Residential & Commercial Industries. Review of existing Safety programs and provide feedback and suggested changes to be made, Safety & Health Audits on job-site and updates to current plan(s). Comprehensive Hazard Assessment(s). Creation of a custom Hazard Communication Program. Design and implementing new Safety Programs from the ground up per company specifications. We also offer DOT compliance per State and Federal regulations, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Inspections per State and Federal regulations, Environmental Protection and Waste Management Plans. Zero Tolerance Safety is skilled in providing safety programs for any project and any governing agency such as; OSHA, WISHA, DOSH, USACE EM3851-1, MSHA. Safety Awareness Training Confined Space Entry, Overall Safety Orientation, Rough Terrain Forklift Training, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, PPE, Lead/Asbestos Awareness. In my career as a Site Safety & Health Officer I’ve developed and maintained multiple highly successful safety programs in the elimination of property, civilian accident injury prevention. Employee accident injury prevention ratios dramatically dropped with minimal to no reportable incidents under my management. Ive dedicated myself in training in OSHA Standards, USACE Standards, DOSH, DLI, DOT, Hazwoper, Environmental Protection, Waste Management, Accident Investigation/Mitgation and Emergency Response for the Department of Military Affairs. Zero Tolerance Safety can provide you with a quality and comprehensive safety program as well as other services to ensure a Safe and Productive environment for you, your employees and customers. Zero Tolerance Safety also prides itself in providing these services at an affordable price below what other consulting companies charge, we value you as clients and your business and want to keep you satisfied.

Zero Tolerance Safety provides detailed Safety & Health Plans for new Contract, Existing Contracts, in Residential & Commercial Industries. Review of existing Safety programs and provide feedback and suggested changes to be made, Safety & Health Audits on job-site and updates to current plan(s). Comprehensive Hazard Assessment(s). Creation of a custom Hazard Communication Program. Design and implementing new Safety Programs from the ground up per company specifications. We also offer DOT compliance per State and Federal regulations, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and Inspections per State and Federal regulations, Environmental Protection and Waste Management Plans. Zero Tolerance Safety is skilled in providing safety programs for any project and any governing agency such as; OSHA, WISHA, DOSH, USACE EM3851-1, MSHA. Safety Awareness Training Confined Space Entry, Overall Safety Orientation, Rough Terrain Forklift Training, Fall Protection, Scaffolding, PPE, Lead/Asbestos Awareness. In my career as a Site Safety & Health Officer I’ve developed and maintained multiple highly successful safety programs in the elimination of property, civilian accident injury prevention. Employee accident injury prevention ratios dramatically dropped with minimal to no reportable incidents under my management. Ive dedicated myself in training in OSHA Standards, USACE Standards, DOSH, DLI, DOT, Hazwoper, Environmental Protection, Waste Management, Accident Investigation/Mitgation and Emergency Response for the Department of Military Affairs. Zero Tolerance Safety can provide you with a quality and comprehensive safety program as well as other services to ensure a Safe and Productive environment for you, your employees and customers. Zero Tolerance Safety also prides itself in providing these services at an affordable price below what other consulting companies charge, we value you as clients and your business and want to keep you satisfied.

Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC

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Jackola Engineering & Architecture, PC

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56 years of experience

We create buildings of quality, appropriate to their settings, and satisfying to the people who inhabit them. Our uncommon blending of architectural, engineering and planning skills within the same office enhances communication, efficiency, and productivity, resulting in smoother project progression and greater client satisfaction. We see sensitivity to customer needs and client input as essential parts of project development. This openness to project participation brings a level of design assistance that is refreshingly rare. Jackola utilizes a Design Team Approach to our clients benefit. Each team member is uniquely qualified to service the diverse needs of the marketplace.

We create buildings of quality, appropriate to their settings, and satisfying to the people who inhabit them. Our uncommon blending of architectural, engineering and planning skills within the same office enhances communication, efficiency, and productivity, resulting in smoother project progression and greater client satisfaction. We see sensitivity to customer needs and client input as essential parts of project development. This openness to project participation brings a level of design assistance that is refreshingly rare. Jackola utilizes a Design Team Approach to our clients benefit. Each team member is uniquely qualified to service the diverse needs of the marketplace.

Structural Engineering questions, answered by experts

It's safe to assume that all exterior walls are load-bearing, or at least have load-bearing characteristics. Some older homes feature porches or bump-outs that don't rest on the home's foundation. However, they still must carry the weight of the roof section they support. Walls containing floor-to-ceiling glass or other non-structural elements must use post and beam configurations to meet load-bearing criteria.

A 4-inch-thick concrete slab can support around 4,000 pounds per square foot if a contractor reinforces the slab with rebar, while that same slab without reinforcements will support closer to 1,000 pounds. For the purposes of a patio, 4 inches in thickness without reinforcement should suffice unless you’re installing heavy kitchen equipment or a hot tub on it. In those cases, reinforcing your slab and sticking with 4 inches of thickness should provide plenty of strength.

The National Association of Home Builders requires repair of any foundation crack of more than one quarter of an inch, although local regulations may vary. In general, any visible crack that is growing in size, allowing water through, or that you have just noticed, is a good reason to call a structural engineer. Cracks can be a sign of a sinking foundation, so an inspection is a good idea for your peace of mind.

Yes, water damage can affect your walls' structural integrity. If the water or moisture sits on the walls for an extended period, it can weaken the drywall, plaster, wood framing, and other materials supporting the wall. That's why it's critical to dry out the area as soon as you notice it.

Although the two terms are closely related and often used interchangeably, pier and beam foundations and crawl spaces are different things. A pier and beam foundation is made up of concrete piers and wooden beams and creates a space under the home known as a crawl space. There are several types of foundations that create crawl spaces, often collectively known as “crawl space foundations,” but the crawl space itself is separate from the foundation. 

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