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Structural Engineer & Permit Drawings in Iowa
MAHAR SOLUTION is the structural engineering extension for Iowa architects, contractors and developers — permit-ready structural calculations and construction documents (CD sets) compliant with IBC 2021 (Iowa State Building Code).
What we deliver in Iowa
- Structural calculations — gravity & lateral, per IBC 2021 (Iowa State Building Code)
- Foundation plans, floor & roof framing plans, sections and details
- Snow-load design and tornado wind detailing across the state
- Permit-ready CD sets coordinated for plan review
- Correction-response cycles for plan-check comments
Sealed by the Iowa PE of record
Drawings that need a stamp are sealed by the Iowa-licensed PE of record — coordinated through MAHAR SOLUTION. You get a single point of contact and a permit-ready package.
Areas served
We support projects across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City and Iowa City and statewide.
Related services
See our full engineering services and project portfolio, or request a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Which building code applies in Iowa?
We design per IBC 2021 (Iowa State Building Code). Snow-load design and tornado wind detailing across the state — every calculation follows the edition your city or county enforces.
Who stamps the drawings in Iowa?
Permit sets are sealed by the Iowa-licensed PE of record — coordinated through MAHAR SOLUTION.
What structural challenges are typical in Iowa?
Snow-load design and tornado wind detailing across the state. We address these in every Iowa package — framing, connections and foundations sized for local conditions.
What do you need to start?
Architectural backgrounds (PDF or CAD), the project address for code determination, and any plan-check comments if it is a resubmittal.