{"product_id":"konstruktorstjanster","title":"Structural engineering services and structural drawings","description":"\u003ch1\u003eStructural Engineering Services and Structural Drawings\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCC Metall AB assists private individuals, property owners, housing associations, construction companies, architects and other clients with structural engineering services, structural drawings and technical documentation for building projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe prepare clear and practical documentation showing how a building, building element or structure should be designed, strengthened, manufactured and installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssignments are carried out digitally and may cover projects throughout Europe. Calculations and documents are adapted to the project location, its specific conditions and the applicable national and local building regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat are structural engineering services?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural engineering services involve analysing and designing the load-bearing elements of a building to ensure that the structure has sufficient load-bearing capacity, stability and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA structural engineer assesses, among other things, how loads from roofs, floors, walls, snow, wind and occupancy are transferred through the building and down to the foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work may include both structural calculations and drawings showing how the structure should be constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is a structural drawing?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA structural drawing is a technical drawing that describes the load-bearing elements of a building and shows how they should be constructed, connected and anchored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawing may show, for example:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edimensions of beams, columns, studs and floor structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ematerials and strength classes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esupports and load paths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efixings and connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estrengthening around openings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efoundations and junctions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eprinciples for structural stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edetails for installation and construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural drawings are used by building contractors, carpenters, steel fabricators and other trades that require clear documentation to construct the structure correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen are structural drawings required?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural drawings and calculations may be required for new buildings, extensions, alterations or changes to the load-bearing structure of an existing building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon assignments include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eextensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enew houses and ancillary buildings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003egarages, carports and storage buildings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econservatories and roofed structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eroof raises and additional storeys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eopenings in load-bearing walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereplacement or strengthening of beams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ealterations to floor structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebalconies and canopies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esteel and timber frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estairs, railings and other load-bearing steel structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estrengthening of existing buildings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etechnical documentation required before construction approval or commencement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe local authority, building control officer or contractor may request structural documentation to confirm that the proposed solution is feasible and sufficiently safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat can be included in the assignment?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scope is adapted to the individual project. An assignment may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStructural calculations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalculations are used to verify that the load-bearing elements of the building can withstand the loads that may occur during its use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may include checks of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeams and columns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eroof trusses and roof beams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etimber and steel floor structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eload-bearing walls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etrimming and supporting structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efixings and connections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esnow and wind loads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edeflection and deformation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estability and anchoring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStructural drawings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drawings show how the designed structural elements should be constructed and positioned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the project, the documentation may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efoundation plans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efloor framing plans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eroof truss plans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estructural framing plans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeam and column plans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esection drawings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estructural details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereinforcement principles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efixing details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ematerial and dimension specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign verification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExisting or proposed structures can be checked to determine whether their dimensions, materials and construction are adequate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis may involve checking a proposed steel beam for a new opening in a load-bearing wall or assessing whether an existing floor structure can withstand a change in loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExample: opening in a load-bearing wall\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen an opening is created in a load-bearing wall, the load above the opening must be transferred through a new beam and, where necessary, columns or additional strengthening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structural engineer assesses, among other things:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe width of the opening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhich floors or roof structures are supported by the wall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe building materials and construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ea suitable beam type and size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe length and load-bearing capacity of the supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe need for columns or strengthening\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehow the structure should be installed and temporarily supported during the work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result can be delivered as a structural calculation together with a structural drawing that the contractor can follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat materials do we work with?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural documentation can be prepared for several different building materials and combinations of materials, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estructural timber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eglued laminated timber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esteel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econcrete\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eaerated concrete\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emasonry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexisting timber and steel structures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of material and dimensions is influenced by the span, loading, building design, fire requirements, installation conditions and how the structure connects to existing building elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the process works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. You send us the project documentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou send the available documents, such as planning drawings, floor plans, photographs, measurements, sketches or existing structural drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. We review the project conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe assess which drawings and calculations are required and whether any information needs to be supplemented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. You receive a quotation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou receive a description of the scope of work, the estimated cost and a preliminary delivery time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. Calculations and drawings are prepared\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe structure is analysed and designed. The necessary structural drawings and technical details are then produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. The documents are delivered digitally\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe completed documents are normally supplied as PDF files. CAD files or other technical file formats can also be provided when required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat information does the client need to provide?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following documentation is normally required:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efloor plans\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eelevation drawings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esection drawings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebuilding dimensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einformation about existing materials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ephotographs of the affected building elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elocations of walls, beams and openings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe project location or property designation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003einformation about what is to be built or altered\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor alteration projects, it is important that the documentation shows how the existing structure is built. In some projects, a site inspection, trial opening or additional survey may be required before the structure can be designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat does the client receive?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deliverables are adapted to the assignment and may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estructural drawings in PDF format\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estructural calculations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edimensions of load-bearing elements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ematerial specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efixing and connection details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etechnical notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edocumentation for the building contractor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edocumentation for technical consultation or construction approval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003erevised documents by agreement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe documents are intended to be clear and practically usable for quotation requests, material ordering, construction and inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrice for structural engineering services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural engineering services are normally charged at \u003cstrong\u003eSEK 1,150 per hour excluding VAT\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fixed price may be offered for clearly defined assignments after the project documentation has been reviewed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price is influenced by factors including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe size and complexity of the building\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe amount and quality of the existing documentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe number of structural elements that need to be designed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe need for detailed drawings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewhether existing structures need to be checked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe need for a site visit or additional measurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethe requirements of the local authority or building control officer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery time\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe delivery time depends on the scope of the project and how complete the submitted documentation is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA preliminary delivery time is stated in the quotation. Smaller and clearly defined assignments can normally be completed more quickly than a full set of structural documents for an entire building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrgent assignments may sometimes be prioritised by agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStructural drawings and planning drawings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning drawings and structural drawings serve different purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning drawings normally show the location, design, layout, elevations and sections of a building. They are primarily used when the local authority assesses whether planning permission or a building permit can be granted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructural drawings show how the load-bearing elements of the building should be designed and constructed. They are normally used later in the process for technical consultation, construction approval, material ordering and building work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCC Metall AB can assist with both planning drawings and structural documentation, providing a clearer transition between the planning application, technical design and construction stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre structural drawings required for a small extension?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis depends on the design of the extension and which load-bearing elements are affected. Even smaller extensions may require designed beams, roof joists, columns or foundation structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you design a beam for an opening in a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. To design the beam, we need information including the width of the opening, the construction of the building, relevant drawings and details of the loads above the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs a structural calculation sufficient?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor some smaller assignments, a calculation together with a simple detail drawing may be sufficient. Other projects require complete structural drawings. The scope is determined by the needs of the project and the requirements of the local authority, building control officer or contractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you work from photographs and hand-drawn sketches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Photographs and sketches can be used as an initial basis. However, reliable measurements and information about the existing structure are required for structural design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the structural documents be used by the building contractor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The aim is to provide clear and practical documents for contractors and tradespeople. The contractor remains responsible for checking all measurements and site conditions before work begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you work throughout Europe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Most assignments can be completed entirely digitally. The client sends drawings, photographs, sketches and measurements by email or file transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSite visits can be arranged in certain areas or through a local partner. The documents are adapted to the project location and the applicable national and local regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrder structural engineering services\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend a description of the project together with the available drawings, photographs and measurements. Please also state where the building is located and when the documents are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing an initial review, CC Metall AB will provide a proposed scope of work, price and delivery time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCC Metall AB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristoffer Eskilsson\u003cbr\u003eGränna, Jönköping County, Sweden\u003cbr\u003eEmail: \u003ca href=\"mailto:christoffer@ccmetall.com\"\u003echristoffer@ccmetall.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTelephone: +46 70 448 64 47\u003cbr\u003eWebsite: ccmetallab.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLast updated: 2 July 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CC Metall AB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62505942352202,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/0546\/3882\/files\/TrappaHedenstorpCCMeatllAB.png?v=1782107533","url":"https:\/\/www.ccdrawing.com\/products\/structural-engineering-services","provider":"CC Metall AB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}