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Structural Engineering

Our structural design engineers have partnered with the world’s leading architects, developers, owners, and builders to create structures that have been recognized as among the world’s best. We enjoy the challenges of structures that demand both expertise and experience including long span and tall structures, complex structures, and buildings with sophisticated performance goals. We combine innovative design partnership with a passion for result-oriented project delivery, using digital workflow and optioneering to create structures that are elegant, affordable, and practical to build.

Top Markets
  1. Sports
  2. Healthcare
  3. Aviation
  4. Themed Entertainment
  5. Higher Education


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Advanced digital workflow capabilities throughout group on track for 2016 adoption
  2. Won five CEC project awards including Top Project in California, Georgia, and Texas
  3. Won the two largest projects in firm history
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Tobin Center for the Arts
    San Antonio, Texas
  2. Citrus Bowl Transformation
    Orlando, Florida
  3. Daytona Rising
    Daytona, Florida
  4. Kyle Field Reconstruction
    College Station, Texas
  5. Six Semiconductor Wafer Manufacturing Facility
    Minas Gerais, Brazil





Secure Design

Our secure design engineers create practical, technologically-advanced solutions for physical security and structural protection against natural and man-made threats including terrorism, natural disasters or industrial accidents. Fully integrated with our structural design capabilities, we provide a full range of services from security planning and site layout, blast protection, and progressive collapse to structural component response prediction for elements subjected to blast loading.

Top Markets
  1. Government
  2. Industrial
  3. Commercial
  4. Sports
  5. Aviation


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Implemented second phase protective designs for 2016 Final Four and 2017 Super Bowl
  2. Provided secure design for top project in California, SFO Air Traffic Control Tower
  3. Integrated secure design strategies into our structural design of several office towers
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. SFO Air Traffic Control Tower Protective Design
    San Francisco, CA
  2. NRG Stadium Anti-Ram Improvements
    Houston, TX
  3. 499 Sheridan Blast Resistance / Physical Security Design
    Oklahoma City, OK





Parking

Our parking team guides clients through the complete life cycle of a parking facility, from parking demand analysis to concept development, design and construction and beyond, including operations, maintenance, and restoration. We balance every parking concern to create parking facilities that are efficient, attractive and generate high ROI.

Top Markets
  1. Commercial
  2. Municipal
  3. Healthcare
  4. Higher Education
  5. Sports/Events


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Helix-on-Main Garage wins IPI Award of Excellence for Best Rehabilitation / Restoration
  2. Hired Armen Megerdoomian to lead the West Coast Parking practice
  3. Two Parking Experts named Top 20 under 40
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Dallas Cowboys Multi-Use Sports Facility
    Arlington, TX
  2. Midtown Superblock Garage
    Houston, TX
  3. Golden State Warriors Mixed-Use Parking Facility
    Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA





Construction Engineering

The construction engineering team provides structural consulting services to the construction industry, focusing on complex and long span structures. We provide industry-leading services for temporary structures, erection engineering, steel connection design, and high-fidelity modeling for fabrication. Our clients, who include general and specialty contractors, fabricators, and erectors, appreciate our combination of innovation and practicality.

Top Markets
  1. Long span structures
  2. Arenas and stadiums
  3. Healthcare
  4. Themed Entertainment
  5. Pedestrian bridges


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Launched practice area in January 2015
  2. Built team of seven in Tampa, Austin, and Pune, India
  3. Won and began delivery on 28 different assignments for 12 clients
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Mercedes-Benz Stadium Erection Engineering
    Atlanta, GA
  2. Arthur Ashe Stadium Roof Connection Design
    New York City, NY
  3. BELO Bridge
    Austin, TX





Enclosure Engineering

Our enclosure specialists collaborate with architects to assist in creating elegant and affordable façade systems that meet specific performance objectives. We offer a broad spectrum of expertise in materials, optioneering, geometry, performance, and design. To create a truly holistic solution, we integrate enclosure design with structural design where appropriate.

Top Markets
  1. Aviation
  2. Commercial
  3. Sports
  4. Healthcare
  5. Public Assembly


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Expanded team size to eight in first 12 months of practice
  2. Generated $1.8 million backlog in first 12 months of practice
  3. Won assignments for five major sports projects
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. LAX Midfield Expansion
    Los Angeles, CA
  2. Golden State Warriors Arena
    Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
  3. New Orleans Airport Terminal
    New Orleans, LA





Building Enclosure

The building enclosure – including facades, roofing, and waterproofing – influences the life-cycle performance and aesthetics of a building more than any other element. Our building enclosure specialists are dedicated to improving the performance and durability of the building enclosure. We provide holistic stewardship of the building envelope throughout its life cycle – from design to construction through maintenance and renewal.

Top Markets
  1. Commercial
  2. Healthcare
  3. Higher Education
  4. Retail and Hospitality
  5. Sports


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Exceeded new business secured goal by 7%
  2. Key hires in Southeast and Mid-Atlantic
  3. Washington, DC and Atlanta offices surpassed business goals by 400%
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Parkridge Centre Building Enclosure Renewal
    Saskatchewan, Canada
  2. Texas A&M University Northside Residence Hall Review
    College Station, TX
  3. Omni Atlanta Northwest at SunTrust Park Solar Reflectivity Study
    Atlanta, GA





Restoration & Renovation

Structural restoration and reuse is the most sustainable method of revitalizing our built environment. Whether addressing on-going distress or changes in building use, our restoration and renovation team provides assessment, testing, analysis, and design services to diagnose restoration needs and engineer necessary repairs. With accurate assessments, sensible interventions, and properly designed repairs, the useful service life of existing structures can be greatly extended.

Top Markets
  1. Bridges
  2. Stadiums
  3. Commercial
  4. Industrial
  5. Historic


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Winner of the NCSEA excellence award
  2. Evaluated and repaired large concrete structures including mines, stadiums, and bridges
  3. Key experts published and presented both nationally and internationally
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Bethel Church Park Restoration
    Houston, TX
  2. St. Johns River Power Park Cooling Tower Repairs
    Jacksonville, FL
  3. Sam Houston Tollway Bridge Repairs
    Houston, TX





Parking Restoration

Throughout their useful service life, parking structures are exposed to harsh conditions due to environmental and loading extremes such as freezing temperatures, vehicular loads, and salts. Our parking restoration team assists owners in identifying and diagnosing distress conditions and prioritizing maintenance and repair actions needed to preserve asset value, functionality, and public safety.

Top Markets
  1. Healthcare
  2. Commercial
  3. Government
  4. Hospitality
  5. Higher Education


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Key hire on the West Coast
  2. Helix on Main received IPI and ICRI awards
  3. Awarded multiple garage assessment for City of Tampa
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Helix-on-Main Parking Structure
    Lexington, KY
  2. City of Tampa Parking Structures Assessment
    Tampa, FL
  3. University of Kansas Medical Center Olathe 1 and Cambridge Parking Structures
    Kansas City, KS





Forensic Analysis

Our forensic specialists provide forensic services to determine the cause(s) of failures in the built environment through a combination of analysis, field assessments, and testing. We can access structural stability, provide repair solutions, conduct peer reviews, and provide expert testimony for legal proceedings.

Top Markets
  1. Bridges
  2. Healthcare
  3. Commercial
  4. Retail
  5. Industrial


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Presented building erection safety seminar to multiple AGC forums
  2. Semi-real time monitoring of hospital façade while replacement designed and constructed
  3. Significant emergency response to review multiple facilities for national retail chain
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. One Riverway Garage Collapse Emergency Response
    Houston, TX
  2. University Health System West Garage Collapse Forensic Analysis
    San Antonio, TX
  3. MD Anderson Cancer Center HMB Implosion Vibration Modeling
    Houston, TX





Civil Engineering

Our civil engineers seek to be a client’s trusted advisor. We offer services in a variety of areas including site development for private, public and institutional owners, public works, flood protection systems, and master planning. We serve the communities in which we live and beyond to design the spaces where we live.

Top Markets
  1. Commercial
  2. Government
  3. Healthcare
  4. Higher Education
  5. Cultural Facilities


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Ted Vuong named Director of Design
  2. Integrated balanced model
  3. Founded Martinez Moore to provide civil engineering
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. ExxonMobil Corporate Campus
    Houston, TX
  2. North Houston Bike Park
    Houston, TX
  3. Cedar Street
    Olathe, KS





Water Resources Engineering

Our water resource engineers focus on understanding the interaction of water with humans, urban development, and nature. We develop innovative, predictive tools to manage risk, prevent loss of life and property, and mitigate damage. By finding ways of responsible water management we protect the needs of communities, industry, and the natural environment.

Top Markets
  1. Municipalities
  2. Flood Control Districts
  3. State Transportation Departments
  4. Commercial
  5. Planned Communities


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Key hires to broaden technical capabilities
  2. Secured work on TxDOT transportation related projects
  3. Continue to work with City of Houston and Harris County on flood mitigation
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Harris County Flood Control District Sims Bayou RiskMap Study
    Houston, TX
  2. TxDOT Bridges Hydraulic Design
    Madison County, TX
  3. US Corps of Engineers IEPR
    Sacramento, CA





Traffic Engineering & ITS

Our traffic team focuses on solving clients’ existing and future traffic management challenges while working to reduce their infrastructure improvement costs. We consider all users of the transportation system including vehicles, bicycles, transit, and pedestrian. We apply innovative techniques to traffic signal design, transit system planning, and traffic impact study projects. As a regional leader in Intelligent Transportation Systems, we use technologies and solutions to save time and money.

Top Markets
  1. Roadways
  2. Government
  3. Special Districts
  4. Healthcare
  5. Commercial


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Hired Kurt Schulte to lead Transportation Planning
  2. Expanded services in the Midwest
  3. Grew staff by 45%
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Grand Parkway
    Harris County, TX
  2. George R. Brown Convention Center Improvements
    Houston, TX
  3. TxDOT Traffic Engineering IDIQ
    San Antonio and Houston, TX





Transportation Engineering

We understand the importance of all components of our transportation network, the need for sustainable infrastructure development, and transportation’s role in improving a community’s quality of life. Our transportation engineering team provides a full range of services including planning and design of roadways, freeways, toll facilities, bridges, and water resources.

Top Markets
  1. Highways
  2. Toll Roads
  3. Roadways
  4. Bridges
  5. Drainage Structures


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Increased staff 300%
  2. Key hires in bridge engineering in US and India
  3. Designed 9,900-foot bridge with 18 miles of prestressed beams
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Loop 375 Border Highway West Expressway
    El Paso, TX
  2. TxDOT State Highway 336 Realignment
    Brazoria County, TX
  3. Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
    Houston, TX




BIM Project Coordination

Our BIM project coordination team focuses on leveraging coordination services for projects using BIM or virtual design techniques. We provide clash detection, target cost trend analysis, BIM execution planning and application, and development/integration services linking BIM models to facility management systems.

Top Markets
  1. Sports
  2. Healthcare
  3. Science & Technology
  4. Higher Education


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Launched the practice area in 2015
  2. Began developing target cost trending capability
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Phase 2
    Orlando, FL
  2. Kyle Field Reconstruction
    College Station, TX




IT Infrastructure Consulting

We focus on reviewing and assessing a firm’s information technology infrastructure including cyber security, policy reviews, software compliance, disaster recovery, desktop management, desktop and server virtualization, cloud computing, and networking and telecommunications systems. In addition to a comprehensive audit against industry best practices, our IT infrastructure specialists provide consultation on major hardware/software technology purchases related to SAN, server refresh and networking systems.

Top Markets
  1. Architects
  2. Engineers
  3. Government
  4. Higher Education


2015 Key Highlights
  1. Launched practice area in 2015
  2. Introduced the CIO Advisory Program
  3. Developed mobile application for operations management
 
2015 Key Projects
  1. Henderson + Rogers IT Assessment Audit
    Houston, TX
  2. Dallas Area Rapid Transit DMS Integration
    Dallas, TX