
Structural Associates, Inc.
Commercial Structural Engineering and New construction design.
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
Service websiteStructural 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
Service websiteResidential 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
Service websiteStructural 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
Service websiteStructural steel connection designs with SDS2 review and sealed certification letters.
Metal Stud Design
Service websiteLight-gauge steel (metal stud) structural design and sealed drawings for construction submittals.
Stair and Handrail Design
Service websiteSealed stair and handrail calculations and design drawings.
Shoring and Temporary Support Design
Service websiteTemporary support plans for precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete and masonry construction.
Condition Surveys and Reports
Service websiteAssessment of existing structures for capacity and condition, with detailed reports to support purchase negotiations and investment decisions.
Feasibility Studies
Service websiteStructural feasibility analysis for modifying, expanding or changing the use of existing structures.
Constructability and Value Engineering
Service websiteAlternatives analysis for projects over budget or requiring material selection guidance, targeting savings in labor and materials.
Expert Legal Witness
Service websiteExpert legal witness services for structural engineering disputes, providing advocacy and technical testimony.
Insurance Claims and Investigations
Service websiteStructural investigation and economical remediation solutions for insurance companies on commercial and residential claims.
Shelters, Bunkers, and Hardened Structures
Service websiteStructural design of safe rooms and hardened shelters for permitting and bidding.
Remediation Design
Service websiteStructural remediation plans for deteriorated or damaged buildings.
Industries
Commercial · Residential · Industrial · Manufacturing · Legal · Insurance
Projects
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