Myers Houghton & Partners

Making Buildings Safe Since 1973

About the firm

Myers Houghton & Partners (MHP) is a structural engineering practice founded in 1973, serving clients throughout the western United States for over 50 years. MHP specializes in structural design, seismic evaluation and retrofit, real estate due diligence, and equipment anchorage across a wide range of building types including educational facilities, healthcare buildings, and commercial properties. It participates in technical committees and code development, and is committed to sustainability through its SE 2050 embodied carbon reduction pledge.

Established: 1973
Firm type: Structural Engineering

People

Matt WexlerStructural Engineer

Capabilities

Structural Design

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Preserves design intent and vision by evaluating design and cost considerations to develop structural systems that enhance aesthetics and bring buildings to life.

New Construction System Design
Developing structural systems for new buildings to support architectural vision and design intent.
Structural Optimization and Selection
Evaluating and selecting structural systems to balance cost, aesthetics, and structural integrity.

Due Diligence

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Supports real estate acquisition decisions by providing seismic risk assessments for property owners and investors.

Seismic Risk Assessment
Providing real estate transaction support and seismic risk assessments to evaluate property acquisitions.

Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit

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Protects buildings through seismic retrofits for diverse structural types, including non-ductile concrete, steel moment frames, tilt-up structures, and unreinforced masonry.

Non-Ductile Concrete Retrofit
Upgrading older concrete structures to improve modern seismic performance.
Steel Moment Frame Retrofit
Reinforcing steel frame connections to withstand seismic forces.
Tilt-Up Building Retrofit
Securing roof-to-wall connections in industrial tilt-up structures.
Unreinforced Masonry Retrofit
Securing historic unreinforced masonry walls to protect occupants and pedestrians.

Equipment Anchorage

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Serves contractors directly, supporting projects that require deferred submittals and responsive field coordination.

Deferred Submittal Support
Providing secondary structural calculations and drawings for building elements.
Field Coordination
Delivering responsive site visits and engineering support to adapt to construction conditions.

Sustainability Consulting

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Integrates eco-friendly design principles and innovative materials to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and resilience.

Embodied Carbon Sourcing
Specifying low carbon impact materials to reduce the carbon footprint of building projects.
Life-Cycle Analysis
Evaluating structural systems to balance performance with long-term environmental efficiency.
Carbon-Reducing Concrete Specification
Utilizing advanced material technologies like carbon-reducing concrete and renewable materials.