St. Germain & Aupperle

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About the firm

Since 1968, St. Germain & Aupperle has provided professional structural engineering services on thousands of new construction and renovation projects. Its work experience encompasses nearly every American construction material, from renovating century-old structures and restoring historic masonry to the structural design of new multi-story buildings using advanced techniques. The practice also provides construction engineering, design-build support, feasibility studies, shoring, and building stabilization to address complex project challenges.

Established
1968
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Design-Build · Owner's Engineer

Credentials

NCEES National License Registration

People

Richard P. Aupperle IIIPresident and Structural Engineer

Capabilities

Structural Engineering & Design

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Comprehensive design solutions utilizing advanced modeling for building frameworks and deep foundational systems.

  • New Building & Foundation Design

    Structural analysis and design for new multi-story facilities, including foundations optimized for pre-engineered superstructures.

  • Renovations, Additions & Adaptive Reuse

    Modifications and additions to existing structures, converting aging properties for modern functional use.

  • Existing Building Analysis & Capacity Review

    Condition assessments, load capacity reviews for MEP or roof solar installations, and repair design.

  • Industrial & Heavy Mechanical Support

    Design of crane rails, equipment pads, overhead crane supports, and heavy mechanical systems integration.

Construction & Field Engineering

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Technical support for contractors and builders during the active phase of construction.

  • Shoring, Underpinning & Building Stabilization

    Temporary and permanent structural interventions to secure compromised buildings and adjacent foundations.

  • Construction Phasing & Shop Drawings

    Sequence planning and detailed shop drawing production to facilitate precise material fabrication and site safety.

  • Engineer of Record Inspection Oversight

    Field evaluations and structural inspection services to verify compliance with architectural specifications.

Consulting & Advisory Services

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Strategic technical advice, design reviews, and structural feasibility assessments.

  • Design Peer Reviews & Owner Representation

    Independent technical audits of structural concepts to ensure design optimization and regulatory compliance.

  • Pre-Project Planning & Cost Estimating

    Initial feasibility studies, return-on-investment evaluations, and pre-construction structural budgeting.

  • Geotechnical Advising & Review

    Interpreting site soil investigations to guide the selection and design of foundation systems.

Specialty & Environmental Solutions

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Niche engineering expertise ranging from historical restoration to specific environmental systems.

  • Historic Masonry & Building Restoration

    Rehabilitation designs for century-old masonry and landmarked historic properties.

  • Wastewater Disposal Systems

    Design and engineering of custom on-site wastewater disposal and drainage systems.

  • Theater Rigging & Specialty Structures

    Engineering of stage supports, decorative railings, catwalks, and large display or signage rigging.

Industries

Education · Healthcare · Commercial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Senior Living · Retail · Hospitality · Historic Preservation · Religious · Arts & Culture · Government · Industrial · Wastewater · Bridges · Veterinary & Animal Care

Projects

Trinity-Pawling Smith Field House

Education · Client: Trinity-Pawling School

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Structural engineering services for the Smith Field House athletic facility at Trinity-Pawling School.

Syracuse Campus West Apartments

Multifamily Residential

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Structural design and engineering for a multi-unit student housing apartment complex near Syracuse University.

Barclay Damon Tower

Commercial

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Structural engineering services for the prominent multi-story commercial tower.