Peer Review Engineering

Peer review engineering is an independent technical review of engineering designs, calculations, drawings, systems, or construction approaches.

It provides a second set of experienced eyes to help confirm assumptions, identify risks, improve constructability, and support better project decisions before work moves forward.

A peer review may be needed when a project involves complex structural systems, unusual design conditions, specialty structures, cranes, facades, temporary works, construction sequencing, or high-risk technical decisions.

It can also be useful when owners, agencies, contractors, or design teams want additional confidence before permitting, fabrication, procurement, or construction.

An engineering peer review may evaluate design drawings, calculations, load paths, structural systems, connections, foundations, facade assemblies, crane systems, temporary works, construction methods, code requirements, performance criteria, and overall constructability.

Peer review engineering may be requested by owners, agencies, architects, developers, contractors, fabricators, construction managers, or design teams.

It is often used when projects involve complex engineering decisions, public safety considerations, specialty systems, or additional review requirements.

Peer review engineering can support buildings, bridges, facades, cranes, specialty structures, entertainment systems, temporary works, construction engineering challenges, infrastructure projects, and complex renovations.

It is especially valuable when design decisions affect safety, cost, schedule, constructability, or long-term performance.

Yes. Code compliance review can be part of peer review engineering when a project requires an independent evaluation of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements. In addition to reviewing code-related items, peer review engineering may also evaluate design approach, calculations, constructability, risk, performance, connections, systems, and overall technical quality.

No. Peer review engineering does not replace the engineer of record. It provides an independent technical review to help evaluate specific aspects of the design or construction approach while the engineer of record maintains responsibility for their design.

The exact information needed depends on the project type and the scope of the peer review.

Useful materials may include drawings, calculations, specifications, reports, site information, project requirements, design criteria, construction plans, and any specific concerns that need review.