Lucky Store Seismic & Permitting Support
California · Retail · Client: Lucky Store
Project details
Delivered rapid engineering response, simplified structural solutions, and complete permit management to streamline project delivery and reduce costs.

Residential & Commercial Civil & Structural Engineering
Meece Engineering, led by Thomas A. Meece since 1993, specializes in enhancing structural integrity through comprehensive civil and structural engineering services. With over 40 years of experience spanning hands-on construction trades and professional engineering design, the practice delivers state-of-the-art drawings to ensure structures are robust and resilient.
California Civil Engineer's License #C46744 · California Structural Engineer's License #S4099 · California General Building Contractor License #806604 (B) · Illinois Structural Engineer's License #081-005558
Thomas A. MeeceFounder & Principal Engineer
Professional engineering advisory, code compliance analysis, and expedited municipal permit processing.
Navigating complex permit pathways utilizing strong relationships with local building departments.
Resolving code violations, managing red tags, and expediting permit approvals for problematic jobs.
Providing expert code interpretation and strategic advice to streamline regulatory approvals.
Independent engineering reviews to verify structural compliance and design efficacy.
Conducting structural inspections and preparing detailed reports on structural health.
Providing technical investigations and expert testimony for structural disputes.
Comprehensive design and analysis of deep, shallow, and specialty foundations.
Specialized deep foundation and earth retention design for challenging soil conditions.
Designing secure, stable structural foundations for custom homes and residential structures.
Heavy-duty foundation engineering tailored to larger-scale commercial and industrial operations.
Structural support systems designed for liquid and material storage tanks.
Engineering auxiliary barrier systems to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
Innovative foundation solutions for custom or geometrically complex architectural forms.
Full-spectrum civil and structural design for new construction, remodels, and structural retrofitting.
Ensuring structural soundness from the initial design phase for modern developments.
Designing structural modifications, including load-bearing wall removals to create open-plan concepts.
Modernizing, expanding, and improving the load capacity of existing buildings.
Strengthening buildings and unreinforced structures to resist earthquake forces in the Bay Area.
Engineering custom civil and ancillary structural elements across challenging environments.
Designing earth retention systems for sloped landscapes and challenging terrains.
Designing rugged stairs, platforms, and steel frames for heavy industrial use.
Designing above-grade and subterranean parking facilities to fit tight urban footprints.
Custom structural engineering for safety compliance and worker protection.
Planning sequential deconstruction of structures using sound structural principles.
Commercial · Residential · Industrial · Retail
California · Retail · Client: Lucky Store
Delivered rapid engineering response, simplified structural solutions, and complete permit management to streamline project delivery and reduce costs.