The Buildings Group at raSmith provides creative and efficient design solutions for a variety of project types and sizes. Our licensed staff work on projects across the United States. Architects, contractors, owners, and engineers gain valuable insight into their projects and benefit from our attention to detail and a combined personal and professional approach to every project.
We deliver innovative yet practical and functional solutions that address the unique requirements of each project. The result is a high-quality product and a satisfied client. Our expertise, mindfulness, and quality work has resulted in the successful completion of numerous complex and award-winning projects.
Structural Engineering Services
- Building Design
- Bridge Inspection
- Canopies/Unique Structures
- Existing Structure Inspection, Evaluation
- Existing Structure Renovations and/or Reinforcement
- Parking Structure's Functional and Structural Design
- Retaining Wall Design
- Utility Support
What Type of Building Materials Are Integrated in raSmith's Structural Design?
Not all structures are built the same. As structural engineers, raSmith has a solid understanding of different materials that are used for building construction. We have extensive experience in designing with various building materials.
- Cast-in-place concrete
- Post-tensioned concrete
- Precast concrete
- Structural steel
- Masonry
- Wood
- Cold-formed steel
In What Markets Does raSmith’s Buildings Group Work?
The technical capabilities of our structural engineers are widespread across a variety of markets. When it comes to project type and material, technical expertise is universal across all sectors. raSmith serves clients with various types of projects in markets that include:
- Athletics
- Higher education
- K-12
- Mixed-use
- Multi-family
- Senior living
- Health care
- Religious
- Retail
- Restaurant
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Utility
Who Does raSmith’s Buildings Group Work With?
raSmith collaborates with a diverse range of clients. We partner with architects on new building projects, other engineers on supports for their systems, developers, general contractors, design/build contractors, specialty contractors, and owners. Our team works with a variety of clients across the United States.
Why Use raSmith's Buildings Group?
Working with raSmith’s structural team offers multiple benefits, including:
- Engineering foresight, including anticipating any unforeseen challenges in design and/or construction.
- Regular communication with the owner, architect, subconsultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Focus on understanding project complexities, applying creativity, and managing finite design details.
- Discovery and analysis of all practical and cost-effective design alternatives, leading to the best solution that ensures constructability, sustainability, and overall client satisfaction.
- Detailed plans and specifications to ensure competitive bids and to help lower the final construction cost.
- Ability to always remain flexible and open-minded, including adapting to project changes that may require design revisions.
