Palmer Engineering Company

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About the firm

Palmer Engineering Company is a structural engineering consultancy headquartered in Tucker, Georgia. Founded in 1978 by Fred Palmer and shaped by Chris DeBlois during a fifteen-year tenure, the practice specializes in the analysis, design, and assessment of unique and structurally complex systems. Its expertise spans multiple sectors, including hospitality, automotive dealerships, residential, industrial, and historic preservation. The consultancy is particularly recognized for its historic renovation and adaptive reuse capabilities, as well as material handling system designs such as pallet racks, cantilever systems, and conveyors. Operating primarily in the Atlanta region and across the United States, it supports projects of all scales through close partnerships with architectural teams.

Established
1978
Team
Micro
Firm type
Structural Engineering

People

Baku PatelPresident

Eric HagbergSenior Associate

Sai GanapuramAssociate

Capabilities

Structural Engineering Services

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Comprehensive structural engineering for new and existing buildings across all shapes, sizes, and materials.

  • Structural Analysis

    Detailed analysis of structural integrity for new designs and existing building assessments.

  • Structural Design

    Innovative structural design for buildings of all materials, shapes, and sizes.

  • Construction Documents & Specifications

    Preparation of detailed engineering drawings and specifications for construction execution.

  • Construction Administration & Site Observation

    Site observation and engineering support throughout the construction phase to ensure design compliance.

Historic Renovations & Adaptive Reuse

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Assessment and feasibility services for historic and existing building renovations, including hybrid structural systems.

  • Structural Condition Assessment

    Evaluation of existing masonry, wood, and steel systems to determine structural health.

  • Feasibility Studies

    Assessment of historic structures for potential adaptive reuse and renovation.

Residential Inspections & Field Reports

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Residential structural inspections and comprehensive field reports for new and existing homes.

Material Handling System Analysis, Design & Inspection

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Custom structural design, permitting, and seismic analysis for warehouse and distribution storage systems.

  • Seismic Analysis & Permitting

    Engineering analysis and building department permitting services for pallet racking and storage systems.

  • Storage System Engineering

    Custom structural design of pallet racks, cantilevered racks, shelving, and pick modules.

  • Conveyor Support Design

    Structural design and framing analysis for industrial conveyor systems.

Unique & Complex Structure Design

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Structural engineering for uncommon structures, outdoor sculptures, and signage.

  • Artistic & Specialty Structures

    Engineering design for large outdoor sculptures, signs, and unique installations.

  • Hybrid Material Engineering

    Solutions for complex structures involving uncommon challenges and multiple materials.

Industries

Hospitality · Automotive · Historic Preservation · Residential · Education · Religious · Industrial · Retail · Arts & Culture · Public Safety · Government · Justice & Corrections

Projects

Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe

Kennesaw, GA · Retail · 2018

Project details

Structural design for the retail bakery and cafe, which received the 2018 Structural Engineers Association Merit Award.

Ennis Hall Renovation and Seismic Upgrade

Milledgeville, GA · Education · 2016

Project details

Historic renovation and seismic upgrade of Ennis Hall at Georgia College & State University, earning state-level ACEC and SEA structural awards.

Riverdale Town Center

Riverdale, GA · Government · 2013

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Structural engineering for the town center development, recipient of the AIA Georgia Merit Design Award and Brick in Architecture Silver Award.

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