Dan Hinckley

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Introduction Whether you're buying a home in Richmond's growing suburbs, evaluating a Victorian in Northern Virginia, or inspecting a coastal property near Virginia Beach, one thing remains constant: structural integrity matters . So does choosing the right professional. Here’s why a licensed structural engineer , like the team at A Step in Time Structural Engineering (VAEngineer.com), makes all the difference. What Does “Licensed Structural Engineer” Really Mean? A licensed engineer is not only formally credentialed , but also accountable to regulatory standards , and homeowners benefit greatly: ●       Ray Gessner , the Founder and CEO of A Step in Time , brings: ○       A B.S. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech (1991) ○       A Master’s from ODU (1998) ○       A PE License since 1999, active in Virginia, Maryland, D.C., North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, New Yor...