Seeking architectural engineer in Tempe AZ

[no704]

I would like to build a shop with a lift in my backyard. I believe it maybe advantages to demo part of the existing structure (a carport and utility shed). I think it would be rather nice to build the new structure around a gantry crane. Flat patio roof, maybe even a fire pole.
I’m not having much luck finding anybody that has experience in steel and residential construction.
It’s a pipe dream now, but I’ve done crazier stuff.
I need a stamped Enginerr for this, not going to be able to swing this without permits!

thanks.

 

[dcg9381]

Most "bolt up" metal buildings around here come with engineered stamps. If it were me, I'd figure out the building size and then go to your local building manufacturer (I use Mueller around here) and ask them about designs in that size they can usually give you plans with a stamp.. It's the building (plans) that's going to keep you blocked in permitting, but most manufacturers have plans with stamps. Gantry crain sounds like an "accessory" to me and I would claim that it's not necessary to include that detail in the permit. (Building manufacturers often will have solutions for gantry crains also, but again, I'd do this as an accessory - just design for it and install it AFTER you're done with your permits)

 

[K'ledgeBldr]

You don't need an engineer of any type right now. What you need to know is, if this kind of building is even allowed. You need to contact the local AHJ and find out what the limits are for accessory buildings. Most AHJ's have restrictions that limit sq/ft and height.

Once you know if you can do it, find a "design/build" business- they usually have an architect on staff (usually the owner of the company) that can create AND build just what you want.

 

[e015475]

Mark Hoerner is a home designer in Gilbert. He has his PE. I've used him for a couple of projects and he was the architect on retainer for our HOA. I always found him knowledgeable and easy to deal with. When I did business with him he was one-man operation, Look up Mark Hoerner and Associates

 

[dcg9381]

Here, here architects are not structural engineers (they may have one at the firm)... And residential firms - most can't do steel.
I have a residential architect. He's great. The way it works here, is when he designs something, he then works with the material providers. Those material providers have engineers on staff that do the engineering as part of the materials purchase (or for a small fee) - meaning when we buy the lumber, trusses, etc - the engineer we're using is outside of my architect / designer... We end up with a stamp.

Concrete / Foundation engineering - that goes to a different engineering firm and we get charged a fee for that stamp and the associated pour and post-pour inspections...

On a steel building, it should be easy to get plans with a stamp from the guys that provide the building.

 

[no704]

Sorry if I was a bit vague. Looking to demo the existing carport and drive way (it’s pretty cracked up) and extend the whole structure to the ally behind as close as possible maybe getting set back varrance. The entire addition would be 12’ ceilings with a flat roof and a little Paraput.

 

[gjohnson]

You need to contact Bunger Steel if you are serious about doing a steel building.