Sheats Structural Consulting, Inc.

Provides structural consulting for low-to-mid rise commercial projects, serving owners, architects, contractors, and construction managers.

• Structural Design for New Construction

  Develops detailed foundation plans, framing plans, and structural details for new commercial structures.

• Evaluation of Existing Structures

  Assesses the capacity, integrity, and safety of built commercial environments.

• Rehabilitation and Retrofit Design

  Engineers structural modifications and retrofits to modernize or repair existing buildings.

• Structural Condition Assessments

  Performs site investigations to document and report on structural distress or overall condition.

• Construction Observations

  Conducts field observations to verify compliance with structural construction documents.

Delivers dedicated structural engineering support for facility managers, plant engineers, and contractors.

• Analysis of Existing Framing

  Evaluates the capacity of structural members to support updated facility layouts.

• Mezzanine Structural Design

  Designs industrial mezzanines and platforms to maximize usable elevated floor space.

• Equipment Load Evaluation

  Reviews structural capability to safely support heavy machinery and process equipment.

• Building Expansion Structural Design

  Engineers structural framing and foundation solutions for physical plant additions.

• Catwalk Structural Design

  Engineers safe overhead access platforms and catwalk systems within plants.

• OSHA Tie-Off Anchor Point Analysis

  Analyzes structures to ensure safety tie-off points comply with fall protection regulations.

• Corrosion and Damage Assessments

  Inspects structural systems degraded by environments or impacts to determine load capabilities.

• Retrofit and Repair Design

  Designs localized structural fixes and global retrofits for industrial facilities.

Offers structural engineering services to support homeowners, homebuyers, real estate professionals, and contractors.

• Evaluation of Existing Residential Conditions

  Assesses foundation issues, framing deflection, and structural damage in homes.

• Residential Rehabilitation and Retrofit Design

  Designs framing modifications, load-bearing wall removals, and foundation repairs.

• New Residential Foundation and Framing Design

  Develops structural plans, including foundations, framing, and details, for custom homes.

Assists attorneys, insurance companies, owners, and contractors with forensic analysis and dispute resolution.

• Forensic Engineering Investigations

  Investigates building failures, distress, and construction defects to identify root causes.

• Expert Witness Testimony

  Provides objective engineering testimony in depositions, hearings, and trials.

• Graphics and Visual Aids for Presentations

  Creates structural diagrams and presentations to clearly communicate complex physical documentation.

• Document and Drawing Review

  Analyzes construction contracts, plans, and technical specifications for dispute files.