Hawai'i Structural Engineering
Ho'oku Consulting Engineers, LLC is a full-service structural engineering and consulting practice based in Hawai'i, with offices on O'ahu and Maui. It delivers structural design, forensic engineering, seismic evaluation, and construction quality control services across all Hawaiian islands and Guam. With over 20 years of experience, the practice specializes in structural calculations, concrete rehabilitation, corrosion mitigation, and Department of Defense construction projects, including antiterrorism force protection, blast mitigation, and structural inspector of record services.
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Kulia Pacheco BoerstlerPresident
Comprehensive design, calculation, and document preparation services for new builds, remodels, and structural remediations.
Engineering of guardrails, facades, canopies, and artwork supports to resist wind, seismic, and code-prescribed loads.
Early-stage structural concepts and system feasibility studies.
Alternative structural system reviews to optimize project costs and constructability.
Modifications and upgrades to existing residential, commercial, and industrial facilities.
Specialized engineering and construction support tailored to secure military facilities and federal guidelines.
Compliance design and implementation for military gate and facility access controls.
Structural analysis and mitigation solutions to protect buildings from high-impact blast loads.
Structural inspector of record services and detailed material submittal reviews.
Technical support and document preparation for government procurement cycles.
Analytical and investigative services to diagnose underlying causes of structural damage and develop repair strategies.
Repair strategies and long-term protection programs for degraded concrete and steel elements.
Technical evaluations of existing properties to establish current structural performance and capacity.
Earthquake risk analysis and structural retrofit detailing for older or non-compliant facilities.
Independent oversight, peer reviews, and technical witness services to safeguard structural integrity.
Code and calculation reviews for complex commercial, retail, and public developments.
Seismic risk assessments and structural safety forecasting for transaction due diligence.
Professional engineering litigation support and forensic deposition.
Commercial · Industrial · Residential · Defense · Government · Wastewater · Transit
Kalaeloa, Oahu, Hawaii · Defense · Client: IG Steel, LLC
Structural steel design and production of shop drawings for a stand-alone facility proposed as an alternate to a pre-engineered metal building, overcoming procurement bottlenecks to secure the required construction schedule.
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Oahu, Hawaii · Defense · Client: Department of Defense
Design and structural calculations for entry gate sunshade installations.
South Shore Market, Honolulu, Hawaii · Commercial
Structural engineering and coordination for a commercial food and retail tenant improvement project.