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Efe B.

Structural Engineer | Timber/Wood Building Designer | Carpenter

I’m a 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿, a 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿, and a 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀-𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 specializing in timber structures, wood framing, and construction-ready documentation. With a background in structural engineering and years of practical experience building timber structures, I understand both how a structure works and how it needs to be assembled on site. My goal is to turn your ideas into clear, accurate, and practical plans that builders can work from. 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗜 𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗣 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 • 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝟯𝗗 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Detailed Revit and SketchUp models for wood-frame houses, cabins, saunas, pergolas, pavilions, and custom timber structures. • 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: Dimensioned plans, elevations, sections, framing layouts, and connection details. • 𝗖𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 & 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗼𝗳𝗳𝘀: Piece-by-piece lumber schedules, quantities, cutting angles, and hardware lists. • 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗮𝗯 & 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: Timber connections, double-stud walls, prefabricated panels, and assembly planning. • 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀: Clear, step-by-step drawings to help builders and DIY clients assemble their projects. • 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: Preliminary load assessments and timber member sizing, subject to project requirements and applicable codes. Checking according to Eurocode 5, IRC & IBC, CSA O86, AS 1684 & AS 1720. • 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆: Design and building consultation for natural building techniques with straw-bale, hempcrete, earth and lime plasters, mud brick, and bamboo. 𝗦𝗢𝗙𝗧𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 Revit | SketchUp | AutoCAD | Autodesk Robot Structural Analysis | Excel Whether you're developing a custom cabin, a timber-frame house, a sauna, or a prefabricated wood structure, I can help you bridge the gap between design and construction. I value clear communication, practical solutions, and documentation that makes the building process easier.

🇹🇷Izmir, Turkey$45/hr100% JSS4.83 (23)Since Jan 2022

Earnings and projects

MRR
$335

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#93,800 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#665 / 3,515
Revenue, last 30 days
$0

Last 6 months: $2k

Total earnings
$12k

Billed in all: $12k

World#184,888 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#1,476 / 3,515
Per project
$202

$252 in the last 6 months

World#263,741 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#2,407 / 3,515
Projects, last 6 months
8
50% fixed50% hourly
World#24,501 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#186 / 3,515
Projects in all
57

Across 70 contracts

59% fixed41% hourly
World#53,505 / 412k
🇹🇷Country#364 / 3,515

Earnings, last 30 days

$11.9kNothing earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$11.6k$11.8k$12.0k$12.2kOct 9Oct 24Nov 8

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