A Private Practice by Thomas van Wermeskerken, P.Eng.
Consulting Structural Engineer & Associates
A Private Practice by Thomas van Wermeskerken, P.Eng.
Consulting Structural Engineer & Associates
The Private Practice Advantage
Direct Access to Expertise
You have direct access to the expert, ensuring the highest level of proficiency from the outset of your project and allowing complex issues to be addressed promptly and effectively. Expert design can significantly influence construction costs by preventing both over-engineering and under-engineering, while also eliminating unnecessary billing hours from inexperienced engineers.
Personalized Service and Attention
Clients receive individualized attention, allowing me to understand your project needs in depth and respond quickly to inquiries. This approach fosters better communication and ensures that your priorities are always front and center. I am passionate about my work, and my philosophy is to design each project as if I were the owner.
Flexibility and Adaptability
Flexibility and Adaptability
Smaller firms typically offer greater flexibility in their processes and decision-making. This allows us to quickly adapt to changes in project scope, budget constraints, or timelines. Clients benefit from agile responses to challenges, resulting in innovative solutions that larger firms might struggle to implement due to bureaucratic layers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of support team do you have in place?
Skerks Engineering has a diverse network of drafters and professional engineers available to provide tailored assistance as required. Our team of associates includes experienced private practitioners and senior structural engineers from larger firms. We also have a variety of trusted engineers to perform Independent Reviews, meeting the standards set by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of BC.
Do you offer services for projects located outside of Vancouver?
We are proud to have ongoing projects across British Columbia! Working remotely is easier than ever with most jurisdictions now accepting electronic documents. For simple projects, we can provide services entirely online, utilizing digital documents and conducting photo or video reviews during construction. For more complex projects, we seamlessy combine remote services with on-site visits as needed.
