LGM Consultants Engineering Services, PLLC

Structural design and construction engineering services for public and private infrastructure

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About the firm

LGM Consultants Engineering Services, PLLC provides structural design and construction services for government agencies and private sector clients. Founded in 2000, it offers engineering services ranging from bridge and building design to structural analysis, seismic retrofitting, and forensic investigations. The practice combines technical design expertise with practical knowledge of construction issues, serving clients across the Northeastern United States.

Established
2000
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Transportation Engineering · Design-Build

People

Lucy GuzmanPresident

Michael GurvichPrincipal

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Providing structural analysis and design for new builds, rehabilitation projects, and complex public infrastructure across the transportation sector.

  • Bridge Rehabilitation and Repair

    Upgrading and strengthening existing bridge structures, including long-span suspension and truss systems, to extend service life and improve safety.

  • Design of New Bridges and Transportation Structures

    Engineering modern transit solutions, spanning small single-span culverts to complex multi-span highways and river crossings.

  • Seismic Analysis and Retrofitting

    Utilizing finite element analysis and multi-degree-of-freedom 3D modeling to assess structural vulnerabilities and design dynamic reinforcements.

  • Load Rating Analysis

    Evaluating the load-carrying capacity of existing transit systems and structures to ensure compliance with modern transit safety guidelines.

  • Highway and Roadway Design

    Drafting precise alignments, pavement profiles, and ramp systems for critical highway corridors.

  • Building and Special Structure Design

    Designing robust structural frames for commercial and residential buildings, alongside custom structural elements for public utilities.

Construction Engineering

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Assisting contractors and owners with practical engineering solutions during active site construction phases.

  • Demolition and Erection Procedures

    Engineering sequential construction steps and safety procedures for dismantling old structures and assembling new structural steel elements.

  • Shoring and Temporary Support Systems

    Designing robust temporary shoring structures, excavation support, and custom jacking rigs to facilitate major structural interventions.

  • Construction Support Services

    Managing contractor submittals, steel shop drawing reviews, field change requests, and quality control on-site.

Construction Management

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Overseeing complex building and infrastructure projects to verify conformity with structural designs, budgets, and scheduling.

  • Design-Build Services

    Delivering unified design and construction administration for highly streamlined project execution.

  • Value Engineering

    Analyzing structural components to find cost-effective material alternatives and construction methodologies without sacrificing quality.

Forensic Engineering

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Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Investigating Structural Failures

    Support includes Investigating structural failures.

  • Performing Peer Reviews

    Support includes performing peer reviews.

  • Conducting Structural Health Diagnostics For Public

    Support includes conducting structural health diagnostics for public.

  • Private Clients

    Support includes private clients.

Industries

Bridges · Transportation · Highways & Roads · Government · Residential · Commercial

Projects

Bronx Whitestone Bridge Suspender and Cable Investigation

Bronx, NY · Bridges · Client: MTA Bridges and Tunnels

Project details

Involvement in monitoring and investigating cable conditions to assess remaining strength, unwrapping main cables, and removing suspenders. Work included special tower inspections, design of structural steel repairs, and engineering of a custom jacking apparatus and temporary shoring system.

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Seismic and Wind Investigation

New York, NY · Bridges · Client: MTA Bridges and Tunnels

Project details

Participated in the seismic evaluation of the Ward and Randall's Island Viaducts. Work involved building complex multi-degree-of-freedom 3D finite element bridge models, evaluating dynamic responses, performing spectrum analysis, and designing seismic retrofits.

George Washington Bridge Palisades Interstate Parkway Helix Ramp Replacement

Fort Lee, NJ · Bridges · Client: The Port Authority of NY and NJ

Project details

Design and construction support services for replacing the helix ramp from the Palisades Interstate Parkway to the bridge. The scope included performing load rating analysis of the existing three bridges and developing conceptual demolition and erection procedures.

Henry Hudson Bridge Lower Level Deck Replacement

New York, NY · Bridges · Client: MTA Bridges and Tunnels

Project details

Replacement of the existing bridge deck with a concrete-filled steel grid deck, structural repairs, installation of underdeck inspection platforms, and seismic isolation bearings. Construction support included shop drawing review, load rating for construction loads, and design of temporary structures.

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