Madsen Consulting Engineering, PLLC

Innovative structural engineering, detailing, and construction-phase services

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About the firm

Founded in 2010 and located in New York's Financial District, Madsen Consulting Engineering delivers advanced structural engineering, detailing, and construction-phase services. In 2023, the practice joined forces with DCI Engineers to expand its resources nationally under the DCI+Madsen brand. Operating with a team of sixteen professionals, including nine dedicated engineers, the office approaches every project with a focus on innovative solutions that reduce construction cost and time. The team supports clients across the United States with specialty expertise in areas such as mass timber, high-rise residential, commercial, industrial, and historic preservation.

Established
2010
Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

Credentials

Licensed Structural Special Inspection Agency (NYC)

People

Erik MadsenPrincipal

Cristian VimerPrincipal

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

Delivers comprehensive structural design services for new builds, adaptive reuse, and complex architectural installations. The team engineers structural systems across various material types including reinforced concrete, steel, masonry, and mass timber to achieve long-term durability and constructability.

  • New Building Structural Design

    Provides comprehensive design services for cast-in-place concrete, precast, structural steel, masonry, and timber framing.

  • Renovation and Adaptive Reuse

    Focuses on alterations, extensions, and the specialized restoration of historical and landmarked buildings.

  • Special Structures and Art Installations

    Engineers custom installations, temporary systems, and unique glass and aluminum structures.

  • Transit and Port Authority Infrastructure

    Supports projects requiring complex reviews and formal approvals from the NYC Transit Authority and Port Authority of NY & NJ.

Detailing Services

Generates highly precise fabrication and erection drawings fully integrated with Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. This includes advanced 3D modeling and connection calculations tailored to fabricator and contractor requirements.

  • Structural Steel Detailing

    Produces complete shop drawings and structural connection designs for steel fabrication.

  • Miscellaneous Steel Detailing

    Develops detailed designs and drawings for secondary and miscellaneous steel components.

  • Concrete Reinforcement Detailing

    Creates exact rebar layouts and placing drawings for concrete works.

  • Cold-Formed Steel Detailing

    Draws precise light-gauge framing layouts and custom connection details.

Construction Phase Services

Supports active jobsites with safety-critical engineering, temporary systems design, and regulatory compliance. These solutions minimize construction risk and ensure alignment with design specifications.

  • Structural Special Inspections

    Acts as a licensed special inspection agency in New York City with certified inspectors overseeing site operations.

  • Temporary Shoring and Demolition Design

    Designs stable shoring systems and structural demolition sequencing.

Forensic and Advisory Services

Assists building owners, legal teams, and developers with expert structural assessment, investigation, and review. These technical reviews offer clarity for existing properties and pending developments.

  • Forensic Investigations

    Investigates structural failures, material distress, and integrity compromises.

  • Adjacent Property Review

    Evaluates the potential impacts of construction on neighboring properties.

  • Structural Condition Assessments

    Provides feasibility studies and structural reports for transactions or renovations.

  • Peer Reviews and Value Engineering

    Conducts independent engineering peer reviews and value analyses to optimize design efficiency.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Affordable Housing · Historic Preservation · Education · Healthcare · Arts & Culture

Projects

Empire Engine Firehouse

Brooklyn, NY · Historic Preservation · 2019

Project details

The historic firehouse restoration project was honored with the 2019 Building Brooklyn Awards.

The Little Black Firehouse

Residential · 2018

Project details

A noted residential or community rehabilitation featured in New York Magazine.

Seun CityWalk

Infrastructure · 2018

Project details

An innovative infrastructure concept designed to layer networks and adapt traditional highway spaces, featured in ZF Magazine.