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VAK Construction Engineering Services

Whole-picture construction engineering and temporary structures design

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About the firm

VAK Construction Engineering Services provides specialized construction engineering, temporary structures design, and erection engineering for heavy civil, bridge, marine, and transportation projects. Operating with a collaborative approach, it supports contractor clients with solutions spanning project conception, cost analysis, design engineering, and final detailing.

Firm type
Civil Engineering · Structural Engineering

Credentials

Cal OES Second Responder

People

Ben J. HerndonManaging Principal

Alexis Koiv MichaudPrincipal (Finance & Administration)

Marty CooperPrincipal

Capabilities

Erection Engineering

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Engineering Support For Structural Steel

    Support includes Engineering support for structural steel.

  • Concrete Erection Schemes

    Support includes concrete erection schemes.

  • Lifting

    Support includes lifting.

  • Rigging

    Support includes rigging.

  • Placement Planning

    Support includes placement planning.

  • Work In This Area Is Organized Into Supported Delivery Tasks

    Support includes Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

Falsework & Formwork

Design and analysis of specialized temporary support systems, horizontal slab shoring, and concrete formwork.

  • Bridge Falsework

    Temporary support structures engineered specifically for bridge construction and rehabilitation.

  • Marine Falsework

    Heavy-duty temporary framing and structures designed for over-water construction projects.

Access Structures & Trestles

Design of temporary access systems and construction trestles to support heavy equipment and logistics.

Temporary Structures

Design and engineering of contractor-facing temporary works required during construction phases.

  • Cofferdams

    Temporary watertight enclosures designed to permit construction below the water line.

  • Shoring & Reshoring

    Structural reinforcement systems, including building reshoring and excavation shoring.

  • Retaining Structures

    Temporary earth retention and excavation support systems.

  • Pile Template Design

    Custom templates for the alignment and driving of foundation and structural piles.

Crane & Heavy Lift Engineering

Critical lift planning, crane placement analysis, and rigging design to ensure safe load handling.

  • Steel Erection

    Structural steel erection plans and temporary bracing design.

Structural & Safety Design

Structural engineering services encompassing seismic, safety, and specialized mechanical-interface designs.

  • Seismic Anchorage and Bracing

    Engineering of anchorage and bracing to resist seismic forces for temporary and permanent installations.

  • Life Line & Fall Arrest Anchor Design

    Design of structural anchorage points for personnel fall protection systems.

  • Hard Pipe Thermal Expansion Loops

    Specialized piping and expansion engineering for industrial applications.

Feasibility Studies

Engineering evaluation and planning for temporary structures and construction sequencing to support project bids.

Material Handling

Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

  • Engineering Of Concrete Handling

    Support includes Engineering of concrete handling.

  • Aggregate Processing

    Support includes aggregate processing.

  • Temporary Conveyor Or Delivery Systems

    Support includes temporary conveyor or delivery systems.

  • Work In This Area Is Organized Into Supported Delivery Tasks

    Support includes Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.

Industries

Bridges · Marine · Transportation · Infrastructure · Highways & Roads

Projects

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