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Top 10 Structural Engineering Services Companies- 2023
Recent developments in structural engineering have ushered in a new era by introducing cutting-edge technologies and innovative materials. These advancements are reshaping the industry and significantly altering how structural engineers undertake the design, construction, and upkeep of buildings. The outcome of these innovations is the creation of structures that boast enhanced efficiency, sustainability, and resilience.
A significant trend in structural engineering is the digital transformation of the field, driven by technological advancements such as BIM, AI, cloud computing, big data, and IoT. These digital tools enhance precision in design, foster collaboration with other disciplines, and optimize resource allocation.
Sustainability is on the rise in structural engineering, with the use of recycled materials like concrete, timber, and bamboo to reduce environmental impact. These materials offer benefits such as lower energy consumption, carbon sequestration, waste reduction, and a connection to nature (biophilia). However, challenges exist, including availability, durability, fire resistance, and compliance with building codes.
Mass timber construction is also gaining prominence as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials like concrete and steel. Mass timber is lightweight yet sturdy, suitable for a wide range of structures, from low-rise buildings to skyscrapers. This approach aligns with sustainability goals.
The field of structural engineering is experiencing a digital transformation, an increasing focus on sustainable materials, and the rise of mass timber construction as notable trends. These trends reflect a shift towards innovation and sustainability in the industry, promising more efficient and eco-friendly structures in the future. Prefabricated and modular components offer versatility, suiting a wide range of structures, from single-family homes to multi-story buildings.
Additionally, the integration of sensors and actuators in smart structures is reshaping the industry. These structures can monitor and regulate their performance, adapting to environmental factors like earthquakes and windstorms while optimizing energy use.
In this edition, we aim to provide our readers with insights into the current structural engineering space and innovations in this sector.
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Top Structural Engineering Services Companies
ACcord Engineering is a testament to innovation, effectiveness, and contemporary approaches. The firm's diverse team offers exceptional engineering solutions in different South Florida sectors. Fueled by excellence, advanced technology, and transparent communication, ACcord nurtures enduring collaborations while creating intricate, pioneering designs.
The consistent communication between our design teams allows us to deliver solutions that are not only innovative but perfectly aligned with client aspirations
—Aida Baez, PE, Partner and Senior Structural Engineer, Clifton Newkirk, PE, SI, Partner and Senior Structural Engineer
ACcord Engineering
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Aida Baez, PE, Partner and Senior Structural Engineer, Clifton Newkirk, PE, SI, Partner and Senior Structural Engineer
Z&T Engineering is a leading construction and engineering firm based in New York City, specializing in providing innovative solutions for complex building projects. It offers comprehensive engineering solutions tailored to each project's requirements.
Frank Zeng, PresidentZ&T Engineering stands as a beacon of excellence, dedicated to delivering comprehensive structural consulting services that shape New York City’s iconic skyline
CEC
CEC® is a privately-held engineering firm, serving both public entities and private developers. It offerd extensive services, which allow it to be involved with projects from conception, to design, to construction. Its multi-divisional company specializes in transportation design and planning, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering, power delivery design and inspection, surveying and mapping services.
Christopher B. Burke Engineering
Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) is unique among consulting engineering and surveying firms in that it is a full-service company that can comprehensively meet the needs of both private and public sector clients. Guided by founder and CEO Christopher B. Burke and President Michael E. Kerr, its “family business” corporate philosophy allows for a level of personal service that ensures peace of mind.
HUBBELL, ROTH & CLARK
HRC provides professional engineering, environmental engineering, and architectural services to municipal, industrial and private clients in Michigan, in addition to servicing various national clients. As a full service, multi disciplined firm, HRC specializes in water and wastewater treatment, combined sewer overflow facilities, transportation and traffic engineering, architectural services, structural engineering, GIS, environmental engineering, stormwater management, materials testing, surveying, and grant funding assistance.
KPFF
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. We’re driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion; defining our professional practice, how we are organized and our commitment to our clients and employees. For more than 60 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for projects of all kinds, scales and industries. It approaches every design challenge to fulfill s passion for solving problems, delivering excellence and enabling the growth and creativity of its people, partners and profession.
raSmith
raSmith is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm. Its services are focused on our public and private sector client needs in planning, design, and construction including site planning and design, structural engineering, municipal engineering, transportation and traffic, surveying, development management, ecology, landscape architecture, LiDAR (3D laser scanning), UAS (unmanned aircraft systems), construction services, and geographic information systems (GIS). The company works on projects nationwide from its seven locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, and California.
Vector Engineers
Vector Structural Engineering is a full service structural engineering company licensed in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Provinces of Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario). It places great emphasis on providing technically sound and economical engineering solutions. Client satisfaction is its number one priority and the company maintain a sense of urgency and sensitivity to clients’ project schedules.
WGI
WGI is an award-winning professional services firm recognized consistently by peers and clients for exceptional service and superb work product. It has spent five decades committed to fulfilling our vision of creatively transforming how the world is envisioned, designed, and experienced.
WJE
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Since 1956, its applied experience from more than 175,000 projects and its state-of-the-art laboratory and testing facilities has made WJE a leader in providing innovative yet practical solutions to the clients it serves.
