Mueller and Associates

Engineer Excellence For Structural Brilliance Precision Quality

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About the firm

Mueller and Associates is a licensed structural engineering practice with offices in Miami, Florida and Chicago, Illinois. It specializes in structural building design and modification, building envelope assessment, exterior facade restoration, and forensic engineering. Drawing on over 100 years of combined experience, it delivers services including structural design, waterproofing, roof replacement, historic preservation, and special inspections.

Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

Credentials

Licensed Special Inspector Firm

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

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Structural design and modification of new and existing buildings, including structural analysis, renovations, and code compliance.

  • Structural Building Design & Analysis

    Comprehensive planning and load calculations for concrete, masonry, steel, and wood structures.

  • Structural Building Modifications

    Structural engineering for renovations, building additions, floor infills, and structural framing alterations.

  • Special Inspections

    Inspections as a licensed special inspector to verify construction adherence to design specifications.

  • Building Re-Certification

    Inspections and structural assessments to comply with local safety re-certification ordinances.

  • Hurricane Protection

    Engineering design for hurricane wind forces, window and door openings, and impact protection systems.

  • Peer Review

    Independent technical review of structural plans and computations for quality assurance.

Building Envelope

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Comprehensive diagnostic and restoration services for exterior building enclosures, safeguarding against water infiltration and structural deterioration.

  • Exterior Facade Restoration

    Meticulous inspection, repair, and replacement of masonry, concrete, stucco, and curtain wall cladding systems.

  • Roofing & Waterproofing Replacement

    Design and construction documentation for replacing roof assemblies, plaza decks, and terrace waterproofing membranes.

  • Leak Investigations

    Diagnostic investigations to identify water infiltration sources in roofing, facades, windows, and basements.

  • Glazing Systems

    Structural evaluation, repair, and replacement of windows, structural glass floors, and glazing systems.

  • Condition Surveys

    Visual and technical assessments of building components to identify wear, damage, and structural compromise.

Forensic Engineering

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Investigation of structural failures, construction defects, and water intrusion to support remediation and dispute resolution.

  • Forensic Evaluation

    Detailed investigation of structural issues, failure analysis, and safety evaluations.

  • Expert Testimony

    Professional litigation support, forensic reporting, and expert witness testimony for legal disputes.

  • Developer Turnover

    Technical inspections and reports for transition of control from developer to community associations.

Project Management

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Capabilities are organized into targeted child services.

  • Owner representation
  • Construction management services to monitor project execution
  • Budgets
  • Community coordination

Reserve Studies

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Structural reserve studies and capital planning to help properties plan for long-term maintenance and structural integrity.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Historic Preservation · Marine · Legal

Projects

Lake Point Tower Planter Leak Investigation

Chicago, IL · Multifamily Residential · 2025 · Client: Lake Point Tower

Project details

Investigated water infiltration associated with a 138,000 square foot planter located on the third-floor plaza deck of the Lake Point Tower high-rise.

TJ Maxx Bowstring Truss Failure Investigation & Repair

Retail · 2025 · Client: TJ Maxx

Project details

Performed post-failure site investigation, designed temporary make-safe shoring, and developed structural repair details for a failed bowstring truss at a TJ Maxx department store.

1606 North California Residential Building Design

Chicago, IL · Multifamily Residential · 2025 · Client: M3 Architectural

Project details

Provided structural engineering design and analysis for a new six-story mixed-use concrete-framed residential building in collaboration with M3 Architectural.