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Melqart, Inc.

Structural Analysis and Design and New Construction Design.

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About the firm

Melqart, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based structural engineering firm founded in 2015 by Richard Daoud, S.E. It designs in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry for commercial, residential, industrial, and healthcare projects across California, with an emphasis on disciplined execution, senior-level involvement, and constructability. Seismic and lateral system analysis follows ASCE 7 and the California Building Code, and its team supports projects from early design through construction administration. Its portfolio includes UCLA Medical facilities, VA medical buildings, DaVita medical clinics, high-end residential projects, and retail and mixed-use developments.

Established
2015
Team
Micro
Firm type
Structural Engineering

People

Richard DaoudPrincipal and Founder

Dhiraj SwamiAssociate Principal

Rehan WainProject Manager

Capabilities

Structural Analysis and Design

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Comprehensive structural engineering for ground-up construction and renovation in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.

  • New Construction Design

    Ground-up structural design for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects, including high-end custom homes and multifamily developments.

  • Seismic and Lateral Systems

    Seismic analysis and design per ASCE 7 and CBC, retrofit and strengthening of existing structures, and design of lateral-force-resisting systems including shear walls, braced frames, and moment frames.

  • Additions, Remodels, and Adaptive Reuse

    Structural design for additions, vertical expansions, major remodels, evaluation and integration with existing structures, and historic and architecturally sensitive renovations.

Construction Administration

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Structural engineering support during construction including review of submittals, field coordination, and project closeout.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Healthcare · Industrial

Projects