Schneider Structural Engineers

Assessing structural options and cost impacts during the earliest phases of project development. This upfront analysis ensures projects are technically feasible and financially optimized.

• Structural Systems Evaluation

  Reviewing multiple structural configurations to identify the most efficient system for the project.

• Preliminary Structural Design

  Developing initial concepts and draft structural drawings to establish design direction.

• Structural Prototype Design

  Designing first-of-their-kind prototype structures for artists, inventors, and manufacturers.

• Material and Cost Estimating

  Recommending material options that balance aesthetic, functional, and budget constraints.

• Feasibility Studies

  Determining whether a proposed development is technically viable within project constraints.

• Value Engineering

  Identifying alternative structural options to lower costs while preserving structural performance.

Developing optimized structural frameworks that meet modern building codes and performance goals. Services span the entire design lifecycle, from initial draft layouts to complex dynamic modeling.

• Seismic Analysis and Design

  Specialized engineering for structures in extreme environments demanding rigorous seismic compliance.

• Seismic Upgrading and Retrofit

  Analyzing and detailing solutions to bring older or damaged buildings up to current safety standards.

• Building Rehabilitation

  Preserving and repairing historic or neglected structures to restore structural integrity.

• Structural Peer Review

  Assessing third-party engineering methodologies to provide independent structural validation.

• Computer Aided Design and Drafting

  Producing precise structural details and layouts using AutoCAD 3-D and Revit platforms.

• Static and Dynamic Analysis

  Evaluating structural performance under static and complex dynamic loading conditions.

• Building Information Modeling

  Creating coordinated digital models to streamline coordination and construction logistics.

• Site Adaptation of Structural Prototypes

  Modifying standard prototype designs to satisfy localized building code requirements.

Overseeing the construction phase to ensure that actual site progress aligns with engineering specifications. The team handles shop drawing review, resolves RFIs, and clarifies contract documents.

• Special Structural Inspections

  Conducting specialized quality-assurance inspections for critical building components.

• Shop Drawing Review

  Verifying fabricator drawings against the structural design criteria to ensure accuracy.

• Requests for Information Response

  Providing prompt structural clarifications and interpreting design documents for contractors.

• Construction Observations and Reports

  Documenting job-site visits and publishing structural reports for building jurisdictions.

Providing independent quality control and existing-condition evaluations for structural assemblies. The practice helps owners, contractors, and engineers identify potential deficiencies.

• Material Inspection

  Evaluating the placement and quality of wood, masonry, and concrete components on site.

• Anchor and Fastener Testing

  Inspecting post-installed anchors, high-strength bolting, and post-tensioning installations.

• Steel and Welding Inspection

  Verifying structural steel connections, framing, and field welding compliance.

• Foundation and Bracing Inspection

  Assessing pile, pier, and mechanical/electrical seismic bracing components.

Providing professional support for litigators and the property and casualty insurance industry. Senior leaders assist with technical discoveries, prepare exhibits, and deliver clear testimony.

• Expert Witness Testimony

  Delivering objective, scientifically grounded testimony in deposition and trial settings.

• Technical Discovery Support

  Assisting legal teams with technical analysis, documents to request, and key questions to ask.

• Exhibit and Report Preparation

  Drafting detailed engineering reports and building illustrative trial exhibits.