Depending on project needs, Rezali’s evaluation services may include:

• Structural diagnosis of performance issues
  Assessment of vibration, excessive deflection, cracking, or other serviceability-related concerns affecting industrial structures and equipment supports.

• Code-based evaluation of existing buildings and structures
  Evaluation of industrial buildings, including large-roof structures, for snow loads, wind loads, and other environmental effects in accordance with applicable codes and site-specific conditions.

• Assessment for changed or increased demands
  Evaluation of existing structures where operational requirements have changed, such as:

  • Added equipment or loads

  • Modified usage

  • Updated safety or performance expectations

• Engineering judgement and recommendations
  Identification of structural deficiencies, reserve capacity, and practical options for mitigation or improvement.

Clients typically request this service when:

• Existing structures exhibit unexpected behavior (vibration, movement, distress)

• Operational changes are planned

• Regulatory or insurance reviews are required

• Environmental loads have increased due to code updates or site conditions

• Structural upgrades or life-extension decisions are being considered

• Scope and objective definition
  Clarify the purpose of the evaluation and applicable regulatory context.

• Document review and data collection
  Review available drawings, calculations, and historical information.
  Site observations may be conducted as required.

• Engineering analysis and assessment
  Perform analytical evaluation using current codes, standards, and engineering judgement, accounting for the nature of existing construction.

• Findings and conclusions
  Identify observed issues, compliance status, and structural performance relative to the defined objectives.

• Recommendations (as applicable)
  Provide engineering recommendations for monitoring, mitigation, repair, or upgrade where warranted.

• Clear understanding of structural condition and performance

• Actionable, defensible engineering conclusions

• Alignment with regulatory and code requirements

• Support for informed operational or capital decisions

• Does not constitute a general building inspection

• Does not guarantee future performance beyond stated assumptions

• Does not replace ongoing maintenance or monitoring unless explicitly defined

Existing structures are often subjected to:

• Loads and conditions not considered in the original design

• Evolving codes and standards

• Changing operational requirements

A structured engineering evaluation reduces uncertainty, manages risk, and supports safe, compliant, and cost-effective decisions.

This service may be delivered under different Engineering Service Levels, depending on scope:

• L1 — Review and validation of third-party structural assessments

• L3 / L4 — Rezali-led evaluation with external drafting or detailing

• L5 — Full evaluation, analysis, and upgrade design

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