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Complete Engineering Guides for Southern California

Expert guides covering structural engineering, MEP design, civil engineering, and specialized services across Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and the Inland Empire.

99+ detailed articles
6 comprehensive guides
10,000+ words of expertise

Engineering Guide Library

In-depth guides created by licensed Professional Engineers serving Southern California since 2003

Most Popular
Structural Engineering Services
Everything you need to know about structural engineering - from residential projects to seismic retrofitting, foundation design, and ADU engineering across Orange County, LA, and San Diego.
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Topics Covered:
Residential Structural EngineeringSeismic RetrofittingFoundation Design+3 more
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Comprehensive
Engineering Design Services
Comprehensive guide covering all engineering design disciplines - structural, civil, MEP, sustainable design, costs, benefits, and how to select the right engineering firm.
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Topics Covered:
Design ProcessProfessional ServicesCost Guides+3 more
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Specialized Engineering Services
Deep dive into MEP engineering, stormwater management, grading & drainage, septic systems, and other specialized California engineering services.
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Topics Covered:
MEP EngineeringStormwater DesignGrading & Drainage+3 more
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For Homeowners
Residential Structural Engineering
Complete guide for homeowners covering home additions, ADUs, foundation repairs, seismic retrofitting, costs, permits, and how to find qualified residential structural engineers.
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Topics Covered:
Home AdditionsADU EngineeringFoundation Repair+3 more
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Commercial & Industrial Engineering
Comprehensive guide for developers and business owners covering office buildings, warehouses, retail centers, industrial facilities, tenant improvements, and commercial structural engineering.
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Office BuildingsWarehousesRetail Centers+3 more
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Foundation Engineering
Complete guide to foundation engineering covering foundation types, common problems (settlement, expansive soils, cracks), repair solutions, costs, and finding qualified foundation engineers.
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Foundation TypesSettlement & CracksExpansive Soils+3 more
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Coming Soon

New comprehensive guides currently in development

Hot Market
ADU & Home Additions
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Complete guide to ADU structural engineering, garage conversions, second story additions, and California ADU regulations.
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Will Cover:
ADU Foundation DesignGarage ConversionsSecond Story Additions

Southern California Coverage

Serving engineering projects throughout the region

Orange County

Irvine, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Yorba Linda, and 30+ more cities

Los Angeles

Downtown LA, Glendale, Long Beach, Torrance, Redondo Beach, and surrounding areas

San Diego & Inland Empire

San Diego, Carlsbad, Riverside, Corona, Temecula, and regional communities

Frequently Asked Questions

What engineering guides are available?

We offer comprehensive guides covering structural engineering services, engineering design services, and specialized services (MEP, civil, environmental). Each guide includes 10-30+ detailed articles covering costs, processes, regulations, and best practices.

Are these guides specific to California?

Yes. All guides address California-specific requirements including seismic design, Title 24 energy compliance, CALGreen standards, and regional building codes. We cover Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Inland Empire jurisdictions.

Who writes these engineering guides?

All guides are created by licensed Professional Engineers (PE) at AAA Engineering Design with 20+ years of experience serving Southern California. Our team includes structural, civil, and MEP engineering specialists.

How often are guides updated?

Guides are reviewed and updated regularly to reflect current California Building Code requirements, Title 24 updates, and evolving industry best practices. Last major update: November 2025.

Need Professional Engineering Services?

These guides provide educational information. For actual engineering services on your California project, contact our licensed PE team.