As structural engineers, we hold steel in high regard for its unparalleled strength, durability, and exceptional value. However, steel’s versatility in architectural design often goes unrecognized, resigned to conventional boxy structures. To break free from these constraining perceptions, we curated a collection of the most extraordinary steel structures in North America. Join us on a journey as we celebrate our passion for the limitless possibilities of steel in architecture. Download the infographic [pdf]. Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA Renowned as one of t ..read more

Open Position Structural Engineering REX Engineering Group is seeking a self-motivated, client focused, Associate Principal Structural Engineer Dept. to lead our Structural Engineering team. Apply Today Candidate should be able to work independently on all design aspects of projects, work with other disciplines to manage projects effectively, and manage the production and delivery of design documents. Engineer may work on several concurrent projects. Ability to provide mentoring and guidance for colleagues. Excellent oral and written communication skills, effective problem-solving sk ..read more

Open Position Structural Engineering REX Engineering Group is seeking a self-motivated, client focused, Senior Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering team. This position can be remote but requires on-site client visits at least once a month to the Chicagoland area. Apply Today Candidate shall have a minimum of 10 years of design experience, a bachelor’s degree, and have a higher level of understanding of the consulting engineering industry. Candidate shall have proficiency in structural analysis and design software, AutoCAD and Revit software, Microsoft Office product ..read more

Ever lose a bid and wonder how the winning fabricator will ever do that project for that price? If you’ve been in business for more than a few months, I’m sure you’ve experienced this head scratcher. Bid prices can run the spectrum with a 300% (or more) difference between the lowest and highest estimates. This drastic price difference often comes down to knowledge about the scope – they know something you don’t know, or the contrary can be true and they missed something vital. Most experienced steel fabricators can estimate over 80% of the projects they bid without consulting an engineer just ..read more

Wendy Hellstern, REX Engineering’s VP of Business Development, is a seasoned NASCC attendee. For each NASCC conference, she creates a list of recommended sessions for steel fabricators and steel erectors.  For  NASCC 2023, Wendy couldn’t pick just a top 5 because this conference has a TON (pun intended) to offer! Wendy’s Top Picks for Steel Fabricators: Practical Design of Block Out Connections at the Base of Steel Moment Frames Structural Steel: An Industry Overview and Economic Forecast Common Mistakes Made by New Connection Designers Fulfillment Center Floor Design: Robots ..read more

Open Position Engineering Group REX Engineering Group is a fast-growing company, looking for individuals who want to help shape our firm. REX provides MEP engineering out of our Los Angeles office, Structural engineering out of our Chicago office, and Construction out of our Chicago, Raleigh, and Orlando offices. We’re working to expand our services in these and other markets. We place primary importance on collaborating together and with our clients, focusing on building relationships as we provide the highest level of service to our clients and our projects. We also prioritize our peopl ..read more

12 Days of Engineering We created a fun, engineering-themed parody of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” that we dubbed the 12 Days of Engineering. The first day starts with something every building engineer wants, a coordinated model on their screen!  Take a look at all of the twelve days. Make sure you sing along, especially on day 5. Share the fun with your friends and colleagues on social media. Previous Next The post 12 Days of Engineering appeared first on REX Engineering Group - Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering ..read more

Like AutoCAD, building information modeling (BIM) is a transformative technology for the building industry. And as AutoCAD far surpassed the capabilities of hand drafting, BIM far surpasses AutoCAD for architecture, engineering, and construction firms because it provides three-dimensional drawings opposed to just two dimensions. Considering that BIM is currently used by a slight majority of firms, what does the future hold for this tool, and what does the A/E/C (Architecture/Engineering/Construction) industry look like when most firms are using BIM? According to the 2021 report, Acceleratin ..read more

Steel is an essential part of commercial construction, and stability or volatility in pricing can have an outsized effect on the construction industry as a whole. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently seeing mostly encouraging signs for our sector regarding the steel market. During the pandemic, the construction industry as a whole was upended just like every other area of our society. When one employee on a job site tested positive for COVID, the entire project was shut down for at least 30 days, and sometimes for 60 days or more. Everything seemed to grind to a halt ..read more

Building information modeling (BIM) is a tool for designing buildings and other structures. As the name suggests, it’s a software-driven process whereby we create a highly detailed digital 3D model. This approach is different from and better than CAD because it’s 3D. We can place each component or design element precisely in three dimensions and avoid “collisions” or “clashing.” The Problem of Clashing Clashing happens when different components are set up to be in the same physical location. Usually we mean MEP components—mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. This problem has happened i ..read more