Barber & Hoffman, Inc.

Comprehensive structural design solutions from concept through construction documentation and administration for new and existing structures.

• Structural System Selection and Building Design

  Analysis, system selection, and structural design for diverse institutional, commercial, and residential facilities.

• Construction Documents and Sealed Calculations

  Preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and sealed structural calculations for code compliance.

• Construction Administration

  Structural construction-phase services, site observations, and construction administration from start to finish.

• Assessments, Evaluations, and Peer Reviews

  Independent structural investigations, peer reviews, code compliance consulting, and existing facility evaluations.

Evaluation, preservation, and strengthening of existing buildings, historic structures, and parking facilities.

• Building and Garage Restoration

  Remedial repairs and structural restoration for deteriorated parking garages, plazas, and commercial structures.

• Historic Preservation

  Sensitive structural analysis and conservation design to preserve historic properties and bring them up to modern codes.

• Adaptive Reuse

  Feasibility studies and structural re-engineering to support the adaptive repurposing of existing facilities.

• Facility Surveys and Condition Assessments

  In-depth investigative surveys, testing coordination, and analysis to establish structural condition baselines.

• Distress Investigation and Emergency Stabilization

  Forensic evaluation of structural distress, emergency stabilization design, and long-term remediation solutions.

Condition assessment, technical document preparation, and construction oversight for diverse building envelope systems.

• Masonry Facade Restoration

  Investigation, basis-of-distress determination, and repair design for brick, stone, terra cotta, and concrete masonry units.

• Concrete and GFRC Facade Assessment

  Condition assessment and localized or comprehensive restoration design for precast concrete and glass fiber reinforced concrete systems.

• Document Development and Construction Oversight

  Creation of detailed restoration plans, specifications, and ongoing construction oversight for building envelope repairs.

Non-standard engineering design and specialized analysis requiring innovative approaches for complex structural challenges.

• Failure Analysis and Expert Witness

  Forensic investigation of structural performance issues and expert engineering testimony for construction litigation.

• Fall Arrest and Protection Systems

  Structural engineering and load validation for worker safety, fall protection, and anchorage systems.

• Temporary Bracing and Structural Product Development

  Design of temporary structural bracing systems and product development engineering for specialized components.

• Shop Drawings and Miscellaneous Structural Design

  Detailing and engineering for monumental stairs, specialty railings, and museum or zoo exhibits.

Direct engagement for institutional owners managing structural investigations, remediation, and specialty site installations.

• Masonry Facade Stabilization and Restoration

  Prime professional delivery of comprehensive envelope restoration projects from investigation through construction closeout.

• Building Feasibility, Settlement Investigation, and Load Analysis

  Direct engineering support to evaluate building capacity, address foundation settlement issues, and design load enhancement solutions.

• Equipment Supports and Site Structures

  Design and engineering for catwalks, mezzanines, signage, screen walls, pedestrian bridges, and utility tunnels.