Chao and Associates, Inc.
We engineer the solution.
About the firm
Chao and Associates, Inc. is a Columbia, South Carolina based consulting engineering practice founded in 1987. It specializes in structural engineering, civil engineering, land surveying, and asbestos surveying. The practice serves a diverse range of clients across residential, private, non-profit, city, county, state, and federal sectors.
- Established
- 1987
- Firm type
- Structural Engineering · Civil Engineering · Land Surveying · Materials Testing
Credentials
Registered Professional Engineer · Professional Surveyor · Building Inspector · Asbestos Inspector
People
Jimmy ChaoPresident and Chief Engineer
David ChaoDirector of Structural Engineering
Gerald LeeDirector of Civil Engineering
Capabilities
Structural Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive support for building structures spanning the complete lifecycle of a project, from initial planning and design phases through construction administration.
- New structural design
- Structural expansions
- Renovations of older infrastructure
Civil Engineering
Service websiteComprehensive planning, design, and permitting assistance for site development and infrastructure projects.
- Site development and planning
- Water line design and routing
- Sewage and wastewater line design
- Roadway and highway design
Land Surveying
Service websiteHigh-precision surveying services utilizing advanced field technology to deliver timely and accurate mapping for project planning and property boundary verification.
Asbestos Surveying and Inspection
Service websiteHazardous materials assessment specializing in identifying asbestos-containing materials prior to renovation or demolition projects.
Ground Penetration Radar Testing
Service websiteWork in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
- Non-destructive Subsurface Evaluation Utilizing Radar Pulses To Image
Support includes Non-destructive subsurface evaluation utilizing radar pulses to image.
- Map Underground Utility Lines
Support includes map underground utility lines.
- Structural Reinforcements
Support includes structural reinforcements.
- Or Voids
Support includes or voids.
Industries
Residential · Government · Federal · Water Supply · Wastewater · Highways & Roads
Projects
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