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Forensic Investigations: Common Problems Encountered (Stucco)

Forensic Investigations: Common Problems Encountered (Stucco)

by Orata | Oct 12, 2017 | Building Restoration, Envelope Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Renovations

As a leading provider of forensic investigation services for local businesses, insurance companies, and homeowners, Orata Engineering has the distinct advantage of being able to identify common trends and problem areas that affect property owners. One such area that...
Changes Made to the Calgary Building Maintenance Bylaw

Changes Made to the Calgary Building Maintenance Bylaw

by Orata | Jul 13, 2017 | Building Restoration, Envelope Engineering, Renovations

Calgary’s Building Maintenance Bylaw, which came into effect on January 1, works to protect the public from any falling debris. At Orata Engineering, we understand the importance of protecting the public at large, while also working to ensure that all Calgary...
Things to Consider Before Renovating a Historic Masonry Building

Things to Consider Before Renovating a Historic Masonry Building

by Orata | Jun 30, 2017 | Building Restoration, Envelope Engineering, Forensic Engineering, Renovations

Historic homes offer artistry and craftsmanship that is hard for modern homes to match. At Orata Engineering, we understand how important it is to maintain the historic charm of a Calgary masonry building. That is why our Calgary team of highly trained envelope...
New Energy Efficiency Requirements of the Alberta Building Code

New Energy Efficiency Requirements of the Alberta Building Code

by Orata | Mar 28, 2017 | Building Restoration, Envelope Engineering

At Orata Engineering, envelope design is an important part of our envelope engineering services. The envelope design process is used to ensure that buildings are designed to be thermally efficient and fully capable of managing moisture while remaining structurally...
Site Grading Services in Calgary

Site Grading Services in Calgary

by Orata | Jan 5, 2017 | Drainage Plans, Envelope Engineering, Site Grading

One of the reasons that site grading services in Calgary are so important is that the city of Calgary has a site grading bylaw that all new residential and commercial building lots must comply with. The bylaw was developed to improve water drainage systems throughout...
What is Digital Terrain Modeling & Why is it Important?

What is Digital Terrain Modeling & Why is it Important?

by Orata | Dec 2, 2016 | Digital Terrain Modeling, Drainage Plans, Envelope Engineering

One of the questions we get asked a lot at Orata Engineering has to do with digital terrain modeling. Many of us have heard of the term although not everyone is sure what it is and why it is important.  Digital terrain modeling plays a critical role in site planning,...
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