Structural Engineering Excellence
Stone Fleet is a structural engineering practice specializing in the design of new buildings as well as the evaluation and retrofit of existing structures. Its capabilities encompass gravity-force and lateral-force resistance systems, connection engineering, miscellaneous metals, construction engineering, building information modeling (BIM), and structural sustainability consulting.
Justin A. KordasPresident
William W. PorterVice President
Comprehensive structural analysis and design services from conceptual development through final execution.
Developing structural blueprints for gravity-force and lateral-force resistance systems across diverse building types.
Engineering solutions to modify, adapt, or expand existing building structures to meet modern requirements.
Utilizing advanced methodology to engineer resilient structural frames that exceed prescriptive building codes.
Thorough structural evaluation and assessment to enhance safety, performance, and structural integrity.
Conducting comprehensive property evaluations to protect building investments and identify structural risks.
Providing third-party quality assurance reviews of structural designs to verify safety and code compliance.
Detailed engineering investigations to diagnose structural distress, building failures, and environmental damage.
Identifying root causes of building envelope compromises, water infiltration, and moisture damage.
Analyzing cracked slabs, compromised load-bearing walls, failing retaining systems, and impact damage from trees or vehicles.
Engineering support for constructability, specialized component fabrication, and temporary installation safety.
Designing robust structural steel, aluminum, and cold-formed metal connections and miscellaneous components.
Preparing specialized engineering calculations and shop drawing reviews for construction contractors.
Engineering custom structural supports for heavy mechanical, electrical, and plumbing distribution systems.
Leveraging model-based 3D design and analysis workflows to coordinate construction and enhance project accuracy.
Consulting on material specification and design optimization to minimize carbon footprints in structural frames.
Commercial · Retail · Residential · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Education · Healthcare · Laboratories · Government
New Bedford, MA · Sports & Recreation · 2023 · Client: YMCA Southcoast
Developed structural plans for multiple steel-framed expansions and adapted the existing facility to accommodate architectural and mechanical modifications.
Boston, MA · Transit · 2023 · Client: Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Performed structural analyses to verify that the existing transit tunnel possessed adequate structural strength to withstand heavy temporary crane load requirements.
West Roxbury, MA · Healthcare · 2023 · Client: West Roxbury VA Medical Center
Designed the support structure for medical boom arms suspended from the ceiling and assessed the structural integrity of the current building.