Sittporn Chouypasit (Sit) is Ton Company’s in-house structural engineer, providing expertise in the design of concrete, wood and steel structures. After graduating in Civil Engineering from Technology Mahanakorn University in Bangkok in 2002, he returned to Krabi to do sub-contracting work. He has been full-time with Ton Company for more than 4 years.

Why does Ton Company have an in-house engineer? What is your role?
“My job as a structural engineer is to create the basic frame for any building, the beams and columns – so you could argue it’s a pretty fundamental role. It’s a mix of technical know-how, safety considerations and knowledge of available materials. Many pure design firms simply outsource a completed plan to an engineer for the structural analysis. But by working with the architects and clients during the planning itself, I can help the team achieve the design goals in a way that is both cost efficient and makes the building as comfortable as possible.”