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What we offer

Full-service Structural Engineering & Modeling

Core Structural Engineering

    Whether it’s new construction, expansions, renovations, or adaptive reuse, we complement and enhance the project team. Our approach balances structural integrity with practical constraints, recognizing that every decision bears a cost. We navigate this complexity across all phases — including remodels, tenant improvements, and mechanical upgrades — to create meaningful spaces that truly serve their purpose.

    Our proficient use of Building Information Modeling (BIM), i.e. Revit® enhances project visualization and coordination. This powerful tool allows for better conflict detection, improved collaboration among project teams, and more accurate quantity takeoffs. By leveraging BIM, we help you make informed decisions early in the design process, potentially saving time and resources during construction.

    • New Construction
    • Additions / Expansions
    • Remodels
    • Renovations
    • Adaptive Reuse
    • Historic Structures
    • Tenant Improvement
    • New RTUs and RTU Replacements
    • Mechanical Upgrade
    • Pre-Engineered Metal Building (PEMB) Foundation Design

    We can provide critical insights that can move a stubborn project forward. From peer reviews to forensic analysis and expert witness, we leverage a diverse range of industry knowledge to transform complex challenges into a clear direction.

    • Peer Review
    • Code Compliance
    • Predesign / Conceptual Planning
    • Due Diligence Review
    • Value Engineering
    • Expert Witness in Litigation
    • Feasibility Studies
    • Forensic Engineering
    • Sustainability

    ERA has a reliable team of industry professionals who know the intricacies of precast. We have first-hand industry knowledge of what it takes to properly design precast structures. From erection drawings and piece tickets to the manufacturing processes and standards, ERA has in-depth expertise in precast.

    • Precast Shop Drawings
      • Erection Drawings
      • Piece Ticketing
      • Design Calculations
      • Consulting
    • ER-POST Truss
      • Feasibility Drawings and Consulting
      • Erection Drawings
      • Piece Ticketing
      • Design Calculations

    ERA’s ER-POST system allows buildings to be column-free on the interior, allowing truss lengths up to 80 ft. ERA developed ER-POST for flexibility in space planning for mid to high-rise construction. Benefits include:

    • Design flexibility, as parking layouts do not dictate unit designs
    • A more economical system when compared to either concrete or structural steel
    • Column-free spaces
    • Increased usable square footage
    • Hidden trusses or used as architectural feature
    • Floors containing trusses can have clear spans of 40’ to 45’
    • Minimization of most winter construction issues/costs
    • Early owner occupancy
    • Garage levels free of column transfers, maximizing parking spaces and minimizing auto damages caused by columns
    • 2 & 3-hour fire ratings
    • Lower insurance costs

    Our expertise in material design combined with our knowledge of processes and attention to manufacturing preferences distinguishes us in the marketplace. With experience in steel connections, aluminum storefronts, and light gauge design, we bring a level of hands-on knowledge that leads to better results.

    • Aluminum
      • Storefront
      • Curtain Wall
      • Balcony Design
    • Steel
      • Connections Design
      • Miscellaneous Metals Design
    • Light Gauge Design
    • Manufacture Component Design
      • Equipment Support, Skids and Frames
      • Fixture, Storage Racking Design
      • Walk-in Coolers
      • Generator Enclosures
      • Stages and Platforms

Specialized Engineering

    We design structures to withstand extraordinary forces and events without compromising safety or functionality.

    • High Seismic Design
    • High Wind Design (HVHZ)
    • Blast Resistance / Progressive Collapse Analysis
    • Protective Design
    • Anti-Terrorism Force Protection (ATFP)
    • Structure Hardening
    • Tornado Shelter Design
    • Jet Engine Test Cells
    • Radio Frequency Testing Chambers

    With construction engineering, ERA ensures structural integrity throughout the building process, from shoring and rigging to crane foundations. Our expertise helps keep the project moving while minimizing risk.

    • Third Party Review
    • Crane Foundation Design
    • Temporary Bracing
    • Rigging and Lifting
    • Shoring Design
    • Construction Loading Evaluation
    • Staged Erection Evaluation

    Bridging the gap between design and fabrication, we collaborate closely with fabricators to produce detailed shop drawings and comprehensive calculations. Our experience ensures pedestrian bridges are not only safe and functional but also efficient to manufacture based on fabrication preferences.

    • Pedestrian Bridges
    • Skyways

    We provide engineering for ancillary structures and site elements that enhance and complete the project. These components play a vital role in the overall functionality and aesthetic of the project.

    • Retaining Walls
    • Trellis/ Pergola
    • Monument Signs
    • Water Retention Vaults
    • Pool Vessel Design
    • Environmental Structures

Additional Services

    ERA offers detailed embodied carbon impact reports, structural life cycle assessments, and education materials.

    Our comprehensive services include detailed building condition assessments, specialized parking ramp/garage inspections, and construction observations. Our structural condition assessments identify critical repairs and anticipate future costs, empowering informed decision-making and strategic planning.

    We can help revitalize existing structures to preserve their integrity and honor their historical significance.