Degenkolb Engineers

Providing comprehensive analysis, new building design, and seismic solutions to protect lives and secure the built environment.

• New Building Design

  Developing robust structural frameworks for new facilities across commercial, educational, and healthcare sectors.

• Seismic Retrofit

  Strengthening existing structures to meet modern safety requirements and enhance earthquake resilience.

• Seismic Evaluation

  Assessing building performance under seismic loads to identify vulnerabilities and guide safety planning.

• Structural Condition Assessment

  Evaluating structural health and material integrity to support rehabilitation and maintenance strategies.

• Historic Preservation

  Restoring and reinforcing historical landmarks while preserving their architectural heritage.

• Tenant Improvements

  Designing structural modifications to adapt existing commercial and institutional spaces for new occupants.

Managing complex risk assessment and compliance strategies for corporate and municipal clients.

• Seismic Ordinance Compliance

  Helping building owners navigate and comply with mandatory local seismic ordinances.

• Seismic Risk Assessment

  Analyzing structural portfolios to quantify potential hazards and prioritize mitigation investments.

Supporting contractors with specialized engineering solutions to solve complex site, lifting, and sequence challenges.

• Steel Erection Engineering

  Designing detailed sequences and temporary stability measures for structural steel framework installation.

• Heavy Lift Engineering

  Planning and engineering safe crane layouts and hoisting procedures for massive structural components.

• Excavation and Shoring

  Designing robust earth retention and temporary support systems to secure construction sites.

• Modular Construction

  Engineering prefabricated units and transport logistics for rapid, high-precision assembly.

Engineering secondary building components and non-structural systems to maintain operations during seismic events.

• Conveyance Systems

  Designing structural supports for elevators, escalators, and baggage handling equipment.

• Distribution Systems

  Engineering seismic bracing for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing utility networks.

Investigating building distress, damage, and failures to determine cause, scope, and recovery options.

• Property Loss Investigation

  Analyzing damage from fire, water, or seismic events to support insurance and recovery assessments.

• Expert Witness and Litigation Support

  Providing objective technical analysis and expert testimony for legal proceedings.

Applying integrated fabrication and structural optimization strategies to steel frames.

• Optimized Structural Steel Design

  Using streamlined framing designs to reduce steel weight and speed up erection schedules.