Social media for civil and structural engineers, sorted.
A month of posts written for your line of work: the caption, the hashtags, what to photograph and the day to post. Answer six questions and the first month is free.
Where your plan focuses
The platform and content mix SahiPost starts from for this trade. It is a starting point, not a rule.
Platforms
What you post
A sample post
This is the kind of post that lands in your plan, here for Instagram.
Myth: More steel always makes a building stronger. Fact: Steel and concrete work in a designed balance. Too much steel in the wrong place can mean poor concreting and wasted money. Let design decide, not guesswork.
Photo brief. Split card: a congested tangle of rebar labelled MYTH, a neat, evenly spaced reinforcement mesh with cover blocks labelled FACT.
Myths your customers believe
Posts that correct a myth earn trust. Your plan includes them, with your business name attached.
Myth. More steel always makes a building stronger
Fact. Steel works with concrete in a designed balance. Too much in the wrong place can cause poor concreting and waste money. Design decides the right quantity.
Myth. Every crack means the building is unsafe
Fact. Many cracks are minor shrinkage or plaster cracks. Some indicate structural issues. An engineer's inspection tells the difference.
Myth. A structural design is only for big buildings
Fact. Even a two-storey house carries loads through beams, columns and footings. A proper design avoids both failure and waste.
Myth. You can add a floor if the columns look thick
Fact. Capacity depends on foundation, reinforcement and concrete quality, not how thick a column looks. It must be checked before adding loads.
How to prepare for a structural audit
- Collect any original drawings and past repair records
- List visible problems like cracks, leaks and rusting
- Arrange access to all floors, terrace and basement
Questions your customers ask
What is a structural audit?
An inspection of a building's structural elements to assess their condition, often with tests on concrete and steel, followed by a report and repair recommendations.
When does a building need an audit?
Older buildings, buildings with visible distress, before major renovations, or when local rules require periodic audits. Ask your local authority about requirements.
Do I need a structural engineer for my house?
Yes. A structural design gives footings, columns, beams and slabs sized for your building, and is often needed for approvals.
Can my old building take another floor?
Only an assessment can tell. We check drawings if available, inspect the structure and may recommend tests before advising.
Are cracks in my wall dangerous?
Some are cosmetic, some are not. Share photos and book an inspection; please do not rely on a post to judge your building's safety.
Do you supervise construction?
We can carry out site visits at key stages, such as checking reinforcement before concreting. Agree the visits in your scope.
Hashtags to start with
Ready for a month of posts?
Six questions, about two minutes. No card, and the first month stays free.