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Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer provides consulting #structural and #foundation #engineering and #construction #riskmanagement services to project stakeholders in the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
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Welcome | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer (RJDCE) provides consulting structural and foundation engineering and construction risk management services to construction project stakeholders in the northea...
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May 23, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Wishing you and yours a healthy, safe, prosperous and happy new year.
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The number 2025 above water with fireworks in the foreground
January 1, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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While commodity #geotechnical services are less expensive, they lead to higher #construction cost overall through excessive conservatism in #design and higher #risk of claims and delays.
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What’s Wrong with Commodity Geotechnical Reports | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
A couple of weeks ago, I was using a geotechnical report to develop a critical parameter for design of a particular foundation system. Like so many geotechnical reports I see, this report had many of ...
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February 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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In densely developed areas, abutting properties are often exposed to #risk by #construction. The process of negotiating an access agreement presents the abutter with an opportunity to mitigate those risks.
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Construction Beyond Boundaries | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
With high property values and space at a premium, construction in cities and urban suburbs usually involves redeveloping or expanding the built-up area of a previously occupied lot or collection of lo...
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April 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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RJDCE provided underpinning specialty engineering in connection with the renovation of Lebanon (NH) City Hall, which presented technical and practical challenges.
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From the Files: Lebanon City Hall Underpinning | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Last week, Lebanon Opera House, the nonprofit arts and culture organization that operates the performing arts venue of the same name, kicked off its celebration of the theater's centennial with a gran...
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April 29, 2025 at 4:34 AM
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Two recent investigations from the files of #RJDCE are examples of the risks presented by underground utility #construction.
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Reducing Risk to Adjacent Properties from Underground Utility Construction | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
In populated areas, underground utilities are the lifeblood of the community. These utilities require periodic maintenance, expansions and replacement. Therefore, underground utility construction is c...
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September 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Build-design is not a real #construction delivery method. Yet, situations arise that resemble what a build-design delivery method might look like if it was real.
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Avoiding Build-Design Construction | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Ordinary construction projects usually follow some variant of one of two delivery methods: design-bid-build or design-build. In the design-bid-build delivery method, the owner retains design professio...
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September 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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#Underpinning is a type of specialty #construction with unique risks that can threaten the success of a project. Knowledge and experience with best practices are crucial for designers and constructors alike. #sitestructural #foundation #engineering #rjdce www.richardjdriscoll.com/services/und...
Underpinning | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Underpinning is the term applied to a variety of techniques used to re-support the foundation system for an existing structure when it is compromised or needs additional capacity, or if foundation sup...
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September 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Pier underpinning is relatively expensive and high-risk. So what are the alternatives?
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What are the Alternatives to Pier Underpinning? | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
A common application of underpinning is maintaining the stability of the foundations for adjacent structures during excavation on urban sites. If the excavation is deeper than the foundation depth for...
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February 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Happy Professional Engineers Day!
Licensed Professional Engineers apply science, mathematics and technology to make the world a better place.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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In the #residential and light commercial #construction sectors, some contractors do not seem to know what to do with #structural drawings. This doesn’t always end well.
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Will Your Contractor Read the Drawings? | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
To the uninitiated, a lot of everyday building construction with wood framing and concrete foundations looks pretty similar. However, from a structural engineering design perspective, they could be qu...
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June 25, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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Delegating #design the right way allows #construction project stakeholders to exploit opportunities while maintaining performance and avoiding increased #risk & costs.
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How to Delegate Design the Right Way | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
“Delegated Design” is the means by which the Design Professional of Record (DPOR) passes design responsibility for certain details or elements of a project to the Contractor. It provides flexibility s...
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May 7, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Pier underpinning is relatively expensive and high-risk. So what are the alternatives?
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What are the Alternatives to Pier Underpinning? | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
A common application of underpinning is maintaining the stability of the foundations for adjacent structures during excavation on urban sites. If the excavation is deeper than the foundation depth for...
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November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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When no one is clearly responsible for problems that commonly arise in #urbanconstruction, they are likely to be overlooked, increasing the cost and risk of the project. #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #risk #riskmanagment #rjdce
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Missing Scope for Urban Construction Projects – Site-Structural Engineering for the Urban Environment
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October 2, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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For many medium- to high-risk #temporarystructures, when engineering design is required, the best choice of designer may be a specialty consulting engineer.
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Why Consulting Engineers Should Design Temporary Structures | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Temporary structures are part of the means and methods of construction and can serve a variety of purposes. Some temporary structures are directly employed in the construction of a project; others pro...
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March 27, 2025 at 5:50 AM
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Have a happy and safe Labor Day!

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September 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Lebanon City Hall marked its centennial in 2023 after an extensive renovation. RJDCE provided underpinning specialty engineering in connection with the the renovation.
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From the Files: Lebanon City Hall Underpinning | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Last week, Lebanon Opera House, the nonprofit arts and culture organization that operates the performing arts venue of the same name, kicked off its celebration of the theater's centennial with a gran...
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November 25, 2024 at 11:30 PM
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For your summer reading needs, the 2025: 7th Annual Mid-Summer Reading - Content Special Newsletter (although first year on Bluesky!)
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7th Annual Mid-Summer Reading - Content Special
Email from     Should Temporary Structures be Designed with Higher Allowable Stresses? Traditionally, designers of temporary structures for use in construction had little guidance binding on their des
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August 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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"While a useful concept, the bearing capacity is not a real physical parameter." Blog: Your Building is Probably Weightless
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Your Building is Probably Weightless | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Well, not really...some explanation is in order. The bearing capacity is the primary design parameter for proportioning shallow foundations (i.e. footings and mats). If the average pressure applied by...
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June 10, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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"What a Building Owner Should Know About Underpinning" www.richardjdriscoll.com/2016/02/what...
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What a Building Owner Should Know About Underpinning | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
An environmental consultant I know once showed me a photograph of a deep excavation he had visited on a site tour. The excavation had required underpinning of a couple of brick, bearing wall buildings...
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June 12, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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Perhaps #engineering and #riskmanagement for #construction on #urban sites would be better appreciated if it had a name: "Site-Structural Engineering for the Urban Environment"
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Site-Structural Engineering for the Urban Environment | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Having projects in the urban environment representing a large proportion of my career experience, I am always a little surprised when I encounter design professionals and contractors who do not fully ...
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July 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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@rjdriscollcengr.bsky.social took on fewer new projects in 2024 than in the recent past. However, new projects this year have typically been slightly greater in scope than has been typical for the past few years.
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The Year in Review 2024 | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
In the face of unrelenting demand and ongoing backlog, Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer (RJDCE) took on fewer new projects in 2024 than in the recent past. However, new projects this year have...
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December 30, 2024 at 8:29 AM
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An owner’s direct engagement of a consulting engineer without an architect presents a high risk of unmet expectations.
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Your Building Project Needs an Architect | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Construction is a field with numerous specialties and specialists. As such, most construction projects require that the owner or developer assemble a team to ensure that people with the correct specia...
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May 20, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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RJDCE provided underpinning specialty engineering services for the renovation of Lebanon (NH) City Hall, which presented technical and practical challenges.
#underpinning #foundation #geostructural #SiteStructural #engineering #design #construction #rjdce
From the Files: Lebanon City Hall Underpinning | Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer
Last week, Lebanon Opera House, the nonprofit arts and culture organization that operates the performing arts venue of the same name, kicked off its celebration of the theater's centennial with a gran...
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October 28, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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Richard J. Driscoll, Consulting Engineer wishes you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
#Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving2024
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November 27, 2024 at 10:23 PM