Comics Corner.

July 2026

Even minor revisions can have far-reaching impacts on a project. A single design change may require updates to structural calculations, MEP coordination, permit documents, construction schedules, and multiple design disciplines. Careful coordination helps ensure every revision is accurately reflected throughout the project.

#25 June 2026

Note to Contractors: Sending a selfie with your order form doesn’t work quite as well as sending us photos of the project site.

#24 May 2026

Every project is a balance of speed, cost, and quality. The challenge isn’t choosing what matters most, it’s finding the right balance to make great projects successful.

#23 April 2026

Somewhere between ‘just a small addition’ and a full redesign, the scope quietly expanded, the plans doubled in size, and the timeline followed right behind.

We can all agree, sometimes ‘quick tweaks’ have a way of becoming entire projects.

#22 March 2026

Bracket’s full. Outcome isn’t.

Somehow, “Unexpected Site Conditions” is already in the finals.

#21 February 2026

"So… nothing’s approved, then." 

Translation: we have a dream, a dirt lot, and absolutely zero paperwork.

#20 January 2026

Small phrase. Massive invoice.

"Aaaaaand, now you're over budget"

#19 December 2025

This year, code compliance determines who gets coal.

#18 November 2025

Not all punch lists involve redlines and revisions.
Some just call for a full plate, a comfy chair, and maybe a second slice of pie.

This Thanksgiving, we’re thankful for great clients, strong structures, and projects that don’t come back from the dead. Take the day to disconnect, recharge, and enjoy a well-earned break from the blueprint chaos.

Because sometimes, the best deliverable… is a nap.

#17 October 2025

Back from the dead, and still not to code.

Warped boards, loose fasteners, and mystery moisture stains...
Your deck might be undead, but that doesn’t make it safe.

“It’s not dead… but it should be.”
This Halloween, don’t just check for ghosts, check for structural integrity.

#16 September 2025

Some call it improvised.
Others call it terrifying.
We call it… “free-standing, unpermitted optimism.”

At our firm, we love a good DIY spirit, but gravity alone isn’t a structural plan.

If it looks like Jenga, it’s time to call an engineer.

#15 August 2025

Some would call it overkill. Our engineers kids would call it ‘Coastal Resilience Planning’.

Even a sandcastle can benefit from proper wind-load calculations, foundation stability checks, and structural reinforcement, especially when hurricane season’s around the corner.

Sure, it’s the beach… but we’re always building with safety and longevity in mind.

#14 July 2025

We were told a building needed a Structural Integrity Reserve Study (SIRS), and they hadn’t had any inspection done in over 25 years.

When we arrived, the cracks weren’t just visible… they were speaking volumes.

Our engineer leaned in, and it practically whispered:
"I told you this ten years ago."

#13 June 2025

Before you turn your deck into a paradise of hot tubs and tiki bars, make sure it’s structurally rated for the party…

Because “aggressively relaxed” shouldn’t describe your deck’s load capacity.

#12 May 2025

Even the Empire’s ultimate weapon falls apart without proper quality control. It’s engineering meets the Dark Side, where even Sith Lords can’t ignore a hairline fracture!

*Yes, we know it’s not May 4th, but May the 15th be with you.

#11 April 2025

Turns out, a 0.0001% chance of failure still knows exactly when to make its grand entrance. I double-checked my stress calculations, ran a simulation with 10,000 scenarios, and even added a 37-page appendix on material fatigue margins. Everything was perfect—on paper. But apparently, the universe didn’t read the report. While I was busy optimizing tolerances down to microns and highlighting failure probabilities in neon, the machine behind me chose violence. Smoke, sparks, and one very angry control panel later, I’ve realized something:

In engineering, reality always reserves the right to override your confidence interval.

#10 February 2025

BREAKING NEWS: Our engineers have calculated the exact amount of coffee required to complete a shift! Turns out "pi" is the ratio of a coffee cups circumference to its digestion rate.

Disclaimer: Calculating the precise amount of coffee required to achieve peak productivity, also requires coffee.

#9 January 2025

When "close enough" goes terribly wrong. Two engineers realize that their calculations were more optimistic than accurate.

Disclaimer: This comic is purely fictional. Our firm doesn’t operate on "pretty sure" margins—because buildings should stand the test of time, not snack breaks.

#8 December 2024

Rein-venting Flight: When Engineering Meets Holiday Magic.

To be fair, our firm doesn’t specialize in Aerospace Engineering.

#6 November 2024

The latest in structural engineering: Feline Load-Bearing Technology! Sure, it’s risky, but nothing’s more reliable than a cat's unwavering dedication to sit where they absolutely shouldn't.

#5 October 2024

Unofficially: Duct tape is officially a critical structural component in design.

Officially: Our attorney has told us to say the above is not the case.

#4 September 2024

When coffee literally becomes part of the blueprint! (We've never sent out coffee-stained prints) 

#3 August 2024

An engineering holding a chair with some loose screws, and they invented a machine to tighten the screws. The stereotype of engineers overcomplicating simple problems.

#2 July 2024

If you could see our office you would see the "new heights" and the literal stack of blueprints towering over the engineers, emphasizing the challenges of juggling multiple tasks. We just call it organized chaos. 

#1 June 2024

Sometimes idea's go past the paper. This comic emphasizes the engineer's tendency to be overly precise, resulting in a blueprint that's far too large to be practical.