Structural Associates, Inc.

Commercial Structural Engineering and New construction design.

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About the firm

Structural Associates, Inc. (SAI) is a structural engineering firm founded in 1992 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, with a second office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. SAI provides commercial, residential, and industrial structural engineering services, delivering new construction design, condition surveys, feasibility studies, remediation design, connection design, and expert legal witness services. Operating as a small, client-focused practice, SAI is licensed in more than 40 states and serves architects, contractors, steel fabricators, homeowners, and insurance companies across the country.

Established
1992
Team
Micro
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

Matt KromkePresident

Lin LeeEngineer

Capabilities

Commercial Structural Engineering

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Structural design for commercial buildings, additions and tenant improvements. SAI also performs peer reviews and adaptive reuse evaluations.

  • New construction design
  • Building additions
  • Adaptive reuse evaluations
  • Peer reviews of structural designs
  • Deep foundation systems
  • Tenant improvement structural support

Residential Structural Engineering

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Residential structural assessments and design services for custom homes and remodels.

  • Residential evaluations and consultations
  • FHA loan foundation inspection
  • Structural inspection reports
  • Remediation design for existing homes

Industrial Structural Engineering

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Structural design for industrial facilities and equipment support.

  • Mezzanines and equipment platforms
  • Conveyor supports
  • Header steel and support frameworks
  • Ships ladders
  • Foundation design for mechanical equipment

Connection Design

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Structural steel connection designs with SDS2 review and sealed certification letters.

Metal Stud Design

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Light-gauge steel (metal stud) structural design and sealed drawings for construction submittals.

Stair and Handrail Design

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Sealed stair and handrail calculations and design drawings.

Shoring and Temporary Support Design

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Temporary support plans for precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete and masonry construction.

Condition Surveys and Reports

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Assessment of existing structures for capacity and condition, with detailed reports to support purchase negotiations and investment decisions.

Feasibility Studies

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Structural feasibility analysis for modifying, expanding or changing the use of existing structures.

Constructability and Value Engineering

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Alternatives analysis for projects over budget or requiring material selection guidance, targeting savings in labor and materials.

Expert Legal Witness

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Expert legal witness services for structural engineering disputes, providing advocacy and technical testimony.

Insurance Claims and Investigations

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Structural investigation and economical remediation solutions for insurance companies on commercial and residential claims.

Shelters, Bunkers, and Hardened Structures

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Structural design of safe rooms and hardened shelters for permitting and bidding.

Remediation Design

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Structural remediation plans for deteriorated or damaged buildings.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Industrial · Manufacturing · Legal · Insurance

Projects

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