Structural Engineering

Structural engineering is more than simply what holds a building up.

Structure can be celebrated or subdued as the designer desires. It demonstrates confidence in strength and efficiency. It can be what catches the eye to some and goes unnoticed by others. Done well, it’s both a feature and unseen.

Planning: Putting in the upfront work leads to better results.

• Structural Systems Evaluation
• Preliminary Structural Design
• Feasibility Studies
• Material and Cost Estimating
• Value Engineering

Design: Melding engineering principles to the client’s vision of the project.

• Structural Design and Analysis
  • Cast-in-Place Concrete
  • Precast and Post-Tensioned Concrete
  • Glass Railing Design
  • Tilt-Up Concrete
  • Structural Steel
  • Pre-Engineered Building Systems
  • Cold-Formed Steel
  • Reinforced CMU
  • Residential Wood Framing
  • Heavy Mass Timbers
  • Panelized Wood
  • Curtain Wall and Specialty Skin Systems
  • Art Installations
• High Seismic Analysis and Design
• Coastal HighVelocity Hurricane Zone Design
• Coastal Wind Borne Debris Wind Region Design
• Solar Panel Load Analysis
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Storm Shelter and Safe Room Design
• Foundation Design
  • Auger Cast Piles
  • Concrete Piles
  • Helical Piers
  • Mat Foundations
  • Retaining Walls
  • Soil Improvement Methods
  • Steel Piles
  • Tangent Pier Retention
  • Timber Piles
  • Tower Crane and Vertical Lift System Foundations
• Peer Review

Construction: Geared toward compliance with the construction documents and design intent.

• Preparation of Shop Drawings
• Construction Administration
• Structural Observations and Reports
• IBC-Mandated Special Inspections
• Steel Detailing
• Stair Detailing

Existing buildings are more than a hollow shell. They have a soul to be celebrated.

They present a special challenge, to find a way to use what’s existing and modify it to current regulations. We have a long history of breathing life into buildings long thought dead.

Investigation: Determining what can and needs to be done.

• Prepurchase Inspections
• Condition Surveys
• Structural Systems Evaluation
• Feasibility Studies
• Roofing Assessments

Design: Reshaping the past to create the future.

• Structural Modification Design and Analysis
  • Cast-in-Place Concrete
  • Precast and Post-Tensioned Concrete
  • Tilt-Up Concrete
  • Structural Steel
  • Pre-Engineered Building Systems
  • Cold-Formed Steel
  • Reinforced CMU
  • Residential Wood Framing
  • Heavy Mass Timbers
  • Panelized Wood
• High Seismic Analysis and Design
• Coastal HighVelocity Hurricane Zone Design
• Coastal Wind Borne Debris Wind Region Design
• Solar Panel Load Analysis
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Storm Shelter and Safe Room Design
• Foundation Design
  • Auger Cast Piles
  • Concrete Piles
  • Helical Piers
  • Mat Foundations
  • Retaining Walls
  • Soil Improvement Methods
  • Steel Piles
  • Tangent Pier Retention
  • Timber Piles
  • Tower Crane and Vertical Lift System Foundations
• Peer Review

Construction: Geared toward compliance with the construction documents and design intent.

• Preparation of Shop Drawings
• Construction Administration
• Structural Observations and Reports
• IBC-Mandated Special Inspections
• Steel Detailing
• Stair Detailing

When disaster strikes, Wallace Design Collective provides rapid, reliable expertise to help communities, owners and insurers recover with confidence. Our forensic engineers assess damage caused by natural disasters, structural failures, accidents and other unexpected events. We work quickly to evaluate conditions, determine the root cause of problems and provide clear, actionable recommendations for repair or remediation.

We’ve been involved with inspections of buildings damaged by earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, storms, heavy snowfall, foundation problems and landslides. We understand the urgency of these situations. Our engineers promptly assess the damage, identify potential hazards and recommend solutions, prioritizing the safety of occupants and the overall integrity of the structure.

By combining deep structural and civil engineering expertise with a practical understanding of construction and materials, Wallace helps clients make informed decisions in the most challenging circumstances.

Wallace Design Collective partners with manufacturers, fabricators and contractors to deliver safe, efficient and cost-effective structural solutions for components and delegated design systems. Our engineers are trusted to design specialty elements such as precast and tilt-up panels, steel connections, cold-formed metal framing and other critical building components.

By combining a deep understanding of structural behavior with practical knowledge of construction, we provide solutions that integrate seamlessly into the overall project while meeting code and performance requirements. Our responsive approach provides clear communication, quick turnaround and coordination that supports both the design team and the construction schedule.