Structural design, special inspections, and code compliance services in New York and New Jersey
Sabio Engineering Services provides structural design, condition assessments, special inspections, BIM modeling, and fire escape inspections for residential and commercial projects. Established in 2014, the practice serves clients across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, and Florida from its headquarters in Elizabeth, New Jersey. It is accredited as a Class 1 inspection agency by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) and delivers cost-effective structural and geotechnical design solutions.
IAS Class 1 Inspection Agency Accreditation (International Accreditation Service)
Jaime SilvaPrincipal
Comprehensive structural analysis and design for foundations and superstructures, utilizing wood framing, reinforced concrete, and structural steel.
Structural design and consulting for new residential homes, additions, and modifications, specializing in wood framing, reinforced concrete, and wind bracing.
Design and optimization of superstructures, specializing in heavily congested reinforced concrete sections and structural steel members.
Structural design for deep and shallow foundation systems, including rock anchors, tiebacks, and caissons.
Structural design, engineering repair solutions, and structural assessments for retaining wall systems.
Detailed engineering evaluations of building components to assess structural integrity, identify defects, and provide remediation plans.
On-site assessments of residential properties to evaluate cracking, foundation wall issues, uneven floors, roof structural damage, and moisture intrusion.
Structural integrity assessments, building envelope evaluations, and storm or water damage inspections for commercial properties.
Third-party inspection services performed to verify compliance with approved plans, building codes, and material specifications.
Field inspections of cast-in-place concrete placement, structural elements, and design compliance.
Verification of structural steel reinforcement placement and sizing prior to concrete pours.
Inspections of subgrade soil conditions, foundation excavation, and structural stability.
Quality control and structural safety inspections of field and shop welds, along with structural bolt tensioning.
Continuous and periodic inspections of structural masonry elements, mortar, and reinforcement.
Professional fire escape evaluations and load testing per New Jersey building regulations to ensure egress safety and code compliance.
Visual on-site inspection of platforms, stairs, connections, anchor points, and rust evaluation.
Controlled structural load testing to verify emergency weight capacity and code compliance under N.J.A.C. 5:23.
Three-dimensional Building Information Modeling support for complex structures, enabling documents management and coordination.
Structural value review focused on constructability and efficient use of materials.
Evaluates feasible material choices for structural performance and cost.
Reviews design approaches to reduce field complexity.
Identifies structural options that can reduce unnecessary material use.
Residential · Commercial · Multifamily Residential · Industrial
New York City, NY · Commercial
Designed 33 custom-made structural steel node connections for the iconic 82-story skyscraper in New York City, which was featured on the Discovery Channel documentary series Building Giants.
Long Branch, NJ · Residential · Client: Sorora Land Development
Completed third-party special inspections including cast-in-place concrete, reinforcement, and subgrade inspections.
Union City, NJ · Commercial · Client: CSS Construction Svc
Completed comprehensive special inspections covering cast-in-place concrete, masonry, post-installed anchors, reinforcement, structural welding, and subgrade inspections.
Whitestone, NY · Residential · Client: Mr. Velasquez
Performed third-party special inspections for cast-in-place concrete, structural bolting, structural stability, and subgrade.