For more than a decade, PES Structural Engineers, Inc. has provided design services for purpose-built sound stages, backlot set design, on-site production offices, and flex space across the country, including Tyler Perry Studios and Atlanta Metro Studios here in the Peach State. These two facilities have been the location for a plethora of productions for […]
The application for Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD) is gaining strength in the design community. A recent article in ENR highlighted the Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) team of 14 structural experts writing the Prestandard for Performance-Based Wind Design, the first document ever produced to aid in PBWD. Design considerations […]
PES’s Dynamo journey truly started about three years ago. Over time we’ve created a handful of graphs that are used throughout the company to help with tedious day to day tasks like propagating grid changes from plan to plan, creating .dwg files of sheets without titleblocks, and even some modeling tasks like placing embed plates. […]
We’re continuing our posts on the BIM principles with our second principle, Model As It Will Be Constructed. Last month, we discussed adding value to the design team. You can review that article here. Another way we can add value is to model buildings as they will actually be constructed. We can be better engineers, […]
Making a commitment to become industry leaders in BIM is not a light responsibility. Everyday is a new opportunity to learn and grow. After all, BIM changes and grows every minute. We have established four principles to guide our efforts. You can review them by reading out our introductory post here. In summary, they are: […]
With great excitement for his future endeavors, PES Structural Engineers, Inc. announced today that Greer “Pete” Pruitt, PE, SE, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of the firm, will begin his ownership transition with the firm with the goal to complete the process by the end of 2016. Since the firm’s inception in 1988, the ownership […]
PES Structural Engineers adds Scott Lawson, PhD, PE, LEED AP BD+C as Federal Studio Director Addition Strengthens Federal Group and Increases Client Service Atlanta, GA – PES Structural Engineers, Inc. announced today that Scott Lawson, PhD, PE, LEED AP BD+C has joined the firm to further develop their growing portfolio of regional and national accounts […]
