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Structural Engineering
Structural audits and stability assessments of existing buildings, structural design for new ones, and repair schemes — by civil and chartered engineers.
Overview
Structural engineering for existing and new buildings
For existing buildings, we assess the condition of the structure — columns, beams, slabs, foundations and load-bearing walls — and report what needs repair, how urgently, and whether the building can continue in safe use. Housing societies, owners, developers and lenders use these reports for periodic structural audits, repair planning and redevelopment decisions.
For new construction and alterations, we prepare structural designs and drawings for RCC and steel structures — residential and commercial buildings, industrial sheds, mezzanines and additions to existing structures.
The work sits alongside our architecture and valuation work: the same engineers who inspect buildings for valuation understand how condition affects remaining life and value. Structural design is done with structural analysis, design and drafting software.
Purposes
When you need a structural engineer
Periodic structural audit
Audits that housing-society bye-laws and municipal rules call for as buildings age.
Periodic structural audit
- Inspection of columns, beams, slabs and foundations
- Cracks, corrosion, leakage and deflection recorded
- Non-destructive or core tests where needed
- Repairs listed by urgency
Repair or redevelop
A condition assessment to decide between repairing an older building and redeveloping it.
Repair or redevelop
- Extent of distress in each part of the structure
- Cost of repair weighed against remaining life
- Our valuers can value the redevelopment option
Before you buy
Condition survey of a building or industrial unit before purchase or lease.
Before you buy
- Inspection of the structure before you commit
- Visible distress, leakage and corrosion recorded
- Review of approved plans and occupancy certificate
- Repairs needed, listed by urgency
Lenders & valuation
Structural condition and remaining life as input to a valuation or a lender's review.
Lenders & valuation
- Condition of the structure as an input to value
- Remaining life judged from the condition
- Review of structural drawings for lenders
- Engineers who also inspect for valuation
New construction
Structural design and drawings for new buildings, industrial sheds and steel structures.
New construction
- Structural design of RCC and steel structures
- Structural drawings and design calculations
- Buildings, industrial sheds and mezzanines
- Led by a Structural Engineer licensed under UDCPR
Alterations & added loads
Checks before adding floors, mezzanines, heavy machinery or openings in load-bearing elements.
Alterations & added loads
- Check of the existing structure for the new load
- Review of the available structural drawings
- Strengthening scheme where the structure needs it
- Design of the new floor, mezzanine or opening
Scope
What we do
- Structural audit of RCC-framed and load-bearing buildings
- Structural condition and stability assessment
- Structural design of RCC and steel structures
- Repair, strengthening and retrofitting schemes
- Structural drawings and design calculations
- Review of structural drawings for owners and lenders
Checklist
Documents generally required
- Approved building plans and occupancy certificate
- Structural drawings and design calculations, if available
- Previous structural audit reports and repair records
- Age of the building and details of any alterations
Our process
How a structural audit runs
Step 01
Scope
We agree the building, the purpose of the audit and what the report must cover.
Step 02
Documents
We review the approved plans, structural drawings and any previous audits or repairs.
Step 03
Inspection
Engineers inspect each part of the structure, recording cracks, corrosion, leakage and deflection.
Step 04
Tests
Non-destructive or core tests where the condition calls for them.
Step 05
Analysis
We assess the structure's condition and safety, member by member where needed.
Step 06
Report
Findings with photographs, the condition of each part, and repairs listed by urgency.
Who does the work
Our team for this service
Civil engineers and chartered engineers who carry out our structural assessments and design.
Sharadkumar B. Chalikwar
Chairman & Managing Director
IBBI — Land & BuildingIncome Tax — Land & Building, Plant & MachineryIOV — Land & BuildingIIV — Plant & MachineryPVAI — Land & BuildingChartered Engineer (India) — The Institution of Engineers (India)Fellow — The Institution of Engineers (India)
Manoj B. Chalikwar
Joint Managing Director
IBBI — Land & Building, Plant & MachineryIncome Tax — Land & Building, Plant & MachineryIIV — Land & Building, Plant & MachineryPVAI — Land & BuildingIIV-RVF — Plant & MachineryChartered Engineer (India) — The Institution of Engineers (India)Licensed Structural Engineer — Maharashtra (UDCPR) — Directorate of Town Planning, Government of MaharashtraMember — The Institution of Engineers (India)
Shashikant B. Chalikwar
Executive Director
Income Tax — Land & BuildingIIV — Land & BuildingIIV-RVF — Land & BuildingChartered Engineer (India) — The Institution of Engineers (India)Member — The Institution of Engineers (India)
Sanjay R. Phadol
Regional Head, Nashik
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can't find the answer? Ask us directly — we're happy to explain how an assignment would work.
All questionsHow often should a building have a structural audit?
It depends on the building's age and the rules that apply to it — housing-society bye-laws and municipal rules require audits more often as a building gets older. Tell us the building's age and location and we'll confirm what applies.
Are your structural engineers licensed?
Yes. Our structural design and audit work is led by a Structural Engineer licensed by the Directorate of Town Planning, Government of Maharashtra, under the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) — the licence that covers preparing structural designs for buildings, verifying reinforcement during construction and carrying out structural audits of existing buildings. The licence number is shown on this page and on the engineer's profile.
What does a structural audit report contain?
The condition of each part of the structure with photographs, the results of any tests, an overall assessment of safety, and the repairs needed, listed by urgency.
Can a structural audit help decide between repair and redevelopment?
Yes. The extent of distress, the cost of repair and the building's remaining life together show whether repair is worthwhile — and our valuers can value the redevelopment option.
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