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.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2k
Billed in all: $11,911$12k
$252 in the last 6 months
Across 70 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 17% in Materials Knowledge
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