V+M Structural Design, Inc.

Creative solutions for bridges and other structures.

About the firm

V+M Structural Design, Inc. is a structural engineering practice headquartered in Seattle, Washington with branch offices in Vancouver, British Columbia and Alameda, California. It specializes in the planning, design, and construction of bridges, including pedestrian bridges, roadway bridges, and transit structures. It serves clients along the West Coast of North America, including Washington, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Alaska, British Columbia, and Alberta. Its holistic design approach emphasizes aesthetically driven, constructible, and durable solutions, frequently collaborating with urban planners, landscape architects, and architects on pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

Team: Small
Firm type: Structural Engineering · Civil Engineering

People

Schaun ValdovinosPrincipal Engineer

Chelene WongBritish Columbia Bridge Practice Lead

Capabilities

Bridge Planning and Design

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Delivering structural engineering services from initial conceptual phases through final design.

Pedestrian bridge design
Conceiving structural solutions that address dynamic behaviors from wind and pedestrian loading to connect communities.
Roadway bridge design
Developing structural systems for highway and road networks, focusing on safety, efficiency, and structural integrity.
Transit structure engineering
Designing elevated guideways, transit trackways, and associated station structures for light rail and rapid transit networks.

Construction Supervision and Peer Review

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Providing oversight, technical assessments, and structural analyses to ensure the safety and longevity of bridge infrastructure.

Construction supervision and administration
Providing construction oversight, field office support, and project management during the active building phase.
Structural peer reviews and studies
Conducting independent engineering reviews, value engineering studies, and alternatives analyses for complex structural designs.
Bridge rehabilitation and retrofitting
Assessing existing capacity, conducting load ratings, performing seismic analyses, and detailing retrofits to extend asset life.