Who We Are

Responsiveness. Collaboration. Expertise. Experience. We believe in a highly collaborative process and can be counted on to provide responsive service to our clients throughout the design and construction of their projects. The integration of our open-minded approach and willingness to listen to our clients’ needs is more than a work philosophy; it is how we tackle every challenge and continue to be successful as a firm

Our History

Latest Projects

Tyler Perry Studios
Tyler Perry Studios
 Movie Studios
Carolina Square Mixed Use
Carolina Square Mixed Use
 Mixed Use
675 North Highland
675 North Highland
 Mixed Use

 

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WHAT WE OFFER

Structural Design

Concrete. Masonry. Steel. Wood. Tilt panels. Foundation systems ranging from spread footings and mat foundations to deep foundations and pile systems. Structural analysis including wind, seismic and vibration studies? We do that, too.

 

Protective Design

Comprehensive experience in the protective design field. Experience on a wide range of projects including federal courthouses, company operations facilities and mortar-resistant building envelopes.

ASSESSMENTS AND CONDITION STUDIES

Structural condition assessments for existing structures, verifying that the facilities are in compliance with the structural requirements of the applicable building code or codes.

DIGITAL PRACTICES I LEAN DESIGN

In order to provide our clients with the best service possible, we have developed a set of internal guidelines for quality project management and project teams leverage a variety of technologies and workflows to improve internal efficiencies and increase communications and collaboration.

Structural Design

Concrete. Masonry. Steel. Wood. Tilt panels. Foundation systems ranging from spread footings and mat foundations to deep foundations and pile systems. Structural analysis including wind, seismic and vibration studies? We do that, too.

 

Protective Design

Comprehensive experience in the protective design field. Experience on a wide range of projects including federal courthouses, company operations facilities and mortar-resistant building envelopes.

ASSESSMENTS AND CONDITION STUDIES

Structural condition assessments for existing structures, verifying that the facilities are in compliance with the structural requirements of the applicable building code or codes.

DIGITAL PRACTICES I LEAN DESIGN

In order to provide our clients with the best service possible, we have developed a set of internal guidelines for quality project management and project teams leverage a variety of technologies and workflows to improve internal efficiencies and increase communications and collaboration.

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & SUPPORT SERVICES

From reinforcing an existing building column to analyzing elevated slabs for construction equipment, we have the knowledge and expertise to fulfill your project’s structural needs, whether large or small.

What People Said

They do good design work and are flexible in seeking unusual solutions to unique designs.

All team members are highly communicative and treat us as though we were their only client, which is far from the truth, of course!

Excellent communication and responsiveness from the team.

WHAT'S TRENDING NOW

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Performance-Based
Wind Design
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The application for Performance-Based Wind Design (PBWD) is gaining strength in the design community.

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Highlights from the 2019 Mass Timber Conference
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Erik Swerdlow, P.E., a Senior Associate and Studio Director at PES, recently attended the Mass Timber Conference at the Oregon Convention Center. Read more on the highlights from his time at this engaging and informative conference.

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Bluebeam Revu: Did you Know it Could Do All This?
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BIM has become a buzzword (buzz-acronym?) across the AEC industry but it’s important to recognize that simply using Revit doesn’t make you or your organization an expert in BIM.

Lean Practices

Embracing Lean Principles from a Structural Design Perspective
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Lean, Kaizen, Kanban, Pull Planning, Waste, Six Sigma, Poka-Yoke…these are terms from the manufacturing world, aren’t they? We aren’t Toyota, so why do we care about that stuff?