GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders

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About the firm

GPLA takes a cross-functional, integrated approach to structural engineering and detailing, combining state-of-the-art design with full-service in-house structural detailing. By considering the entire construction process, including supply chain constraints and erection sequencing, GPLA delivers creative, simplified, and highly constructible structural designs that maximize value from concept through fabrication.

Firm type
Structural Engineering · Design-Build

People

Josh CarneyPresident

Sean HillTechnology Manager

Anastasia OleinikovaGet Work Lead

Manisha RanaTalent Partner

Erik KneerStrategic Initiatives Leader

Chris BlairStructural Design Integration Manager

Jeff JellickEngineering Manager

Tim SchrotenboerWestern Regional Manager

Brittany LloydEastern Regional Manager

Arnaud ThibonnierCentral Region Manager

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

Comprehensive structural engineering services prioritizing creative solutions, constructability, and seamless integration with detailing.

  • Structural Detailing

    High-precision steel and concrete detailing focused on creating fabrication-ready delivery packages.

  • Design for Construction Means and Methods

    Engineering solutions tailored to field preferences, erection sequencing, and construction logistics.

  • Performance-Based Design

    Advanced design methodologies that optimize safety, cost-effectiveness, and architectural flexibility.

  • Connection Engineering

    Detailing and engineering of structural connections to streamline fabrication and field erection.

  • Erection Sequencing and Planning

    Detailed operational planning and sequencing to optimize constructability and schedule control.

  • BIM & High-Definition Modeling

    Collaborative, data-rich modeling designed to reduce procurement risk and enhance coordination.

  • Cold-Formed Steel Engineering

    Specialized design and engineering of cold-formed steel structural systems.

  • Rebar Detailing & Engineering

    Accurate, field-ready reinforcing steel detailing and design to accelerate concrete construction.

Industries

Healthcare · Data Centers · Education · Hospitality · Industrial · Manufacturing · Life Sciences · Residential · Parking · Commercial · Historic Preservation

Projects

Microvast

Manufacturing · 2023 · Client: Microvast

Project details

Accelerated steel and rebar procurement to fast track overall project completion.

Crusoe Energy Abilene Data Center Campus

Abilene, Texas · Data Centers · Client: Crusoe Energy

Project details

Implementation of a progressive structural design approach to speed up the construction schedule for an AI data center.

FOLIA Projects

California · Education

Project details

Cost and schedule mitigation solutions on California school developments.