About Calter Ingeniería
Calter Ingeniería is a Madrid structural engineering practice that designs and calculates building, civil, wind and special structures, and also works on refurbishment and site assistance. Its profile is that of a specialist practice, useful when a project requires optimising the structure, resolving complex spans or intervening in existing buildings.
In a structural assignment, first define the construction system, loads, ground conditions and architectural constraints, because the structure must be resolved together with architecture and services, not afterwards. Rigorous calculation and good coordination with other disciplines prevent late strengthening and cost overruns on site.
To start, provide architectural plans, the geotechnical study if available and use and regulatory requirements. Ask about calculation methodology, deliverables, timescales and technical assistance on site, and request examples of comparable structures already built.
In a structural assignment, first define the construction system, loads, ground conditions and architectural constraints, because the structure must be resolved together with architecture and services, not afterwards. Rigorous calculation and good coordination with other disciplines prevent late strengthening and cost overruns on site.
To start, provide architectural plans, the geotechnical study if available and use and regulatory requirements. Ask about calculation methodology, deliverables, timescales and technical assistance on site, and request examples of comparable structures already built.