Materials & Engineering

Difficult engineering and problems arise on most construction projects. We have the reputation for taking on these problems and determining adequate and practical repair solutions. We provide a wide range of consulting services. Our engineers and technical staff specialize in field evaluation, design assistance, materials testing, inspection services and litigation support. We are confident of our ability to evaluate the design and cause of distress in building envelope systems and to provide assistance in the successful installation of these materials through our field inspection services.

Our structural engineers specialize in reinforced concrete construction, but are able to observe and perform testing in all areas of construction. Our staff specializes in the analysis and design requirements for building and material systems. We have years of industry knowledge and practical experience. Our services include:

      • Condition Assessment
      • Petrographic Analysis of Concrete and Coatings
      • Nondestructive Testing
      • Field Load Tests and Instrumentation
      • Finite Element Modeling and Structural Analysis
      • Exterior Building Restoration Design
      • Leak Evaluation and Spray Testing
      • Metal Failure Evaluations and Laboratory Testing
      • Waterproofing System Evaluation and Repair Design
      • Water Vapor Transmission
      • Structural Steel, Wood and Masonry Evaluation and Design
      • Preparation of Recommendations for Repair
      • Roof Davit Evaluation, Retrofit Design, Load Testing and Certification
      • Shoring Evaluation and Design
      • Shop Drawing and Detail Preparation on Specialty Repair Projects
      • Construction Document Preparation
      • Quality Assurance Inspection
      • Construction Monitoring
      • Failure and Structural Collapse Evaluation
      • Litigation and Expert Witness Support

Our staff brings over 100 years of combined experience and has worked closely with owners, engineers, architects, and contractors to define problems and develop suitable and cost efficient repairs.