Architects

Traditional structural design requires skills in not only analysis and structural systems, but also an understanding of the design process.  Design is interactive.  It requires consideration of alternative systems and their reciprocal impacts on the other building systems and the overall architectural concept.  Architecturally unique buildings often require structurally unique solutions.   Providing structural design services to architectural firms as part of a design team is one of our strengths.

Cities and Municipalities

Municipalities have large inventories of municipal structures that require periodic condition assessment and rehabilitation.  Pedestrian bridges, culverts, retaining walls, transformer vaults and chambers are some of the municipal structures that we have experience with.  Whether it is the design of a new structure, or the repair of an existing one, we can provide the structural engineering services you require.

Facility Managers

Determining what, when and how building elements need to be repaired or replaced requires technical input as well an appreciation of budget constraints.   Life-cycle costs are considered when developing repair or replacement strategies in order to maximize the return on investment in a facility.  DEi can provide building rehabilitation strategies that include life-cycle costing to get the most out of a limited budget.

Health & Safety Managers

Health & Safety concerns may range from Pre-Start Health and Safety Reviews to structural reviews of existing platforms, racking, handrails or guarding.  Industrial hygiene, mold and/or other environmental services are also offered through DEi's affiliated firms specializing in these types of investigation and remediation.

Industrial Clients

Maintaining production is critical in industry.  Minimizing disruption to production is key in maintaining cash flow and efficiency.  Building additions, installation of platforms or equipment, and upgrades to hoisting systems are plant modifications that can be disruptive.  We recognize that a timely solution may be as important as providing an optimal engineering solution. 

Insurance Adjusters

Insurance companies often require an expert opinion as to the cause of a structural failure or the adequacy of the remaining structure after a fire or collapse.   DEi is well equipped to provide these services, as well as provide rehabilitation design options, in a timely and cost effective manner.