Structural Engineering

Engineering Strength. Building Confidence.

Purpose-Built Solutions Backed by Experience

At Cornerstone, we approach structural engineering with precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of the environments in which we build. From foundations to framing systems, our engineers design structures that perform reliably across industries, materials, and project complexities.

Our approach to structural engineering is both systematic and innovative. We tackle every challenge with precision and creativity, whether we’re designing a complex hospital expansion, a military readiness center, or renovating a historic building. From the initial concept through final construction, we bring a comprehensive understanding of materials, methods, and best practices to every project. Our engineers don’t just design structures; they solve problems and create opportunities.

The breadth of our structural engineering capabilities reflects the diversity of challenges we encounter. We design new construction using steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and light gauge steel systems, always selecting the most appropriate materials and methods for each specific application.

Our renovation and addition work requires particular skill in understanding existing conditions, assessing structural capacity, and integrating new systems with existing structures. We also specialize in seismic and blast-resistant design, particularly important for our military and federal projects where security and resilience are paramount.

Core Structural Services

Foundation design for complex soil and load conditions
Structural systems for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood
Design for vertical and lateral load resistance
Structural assessments and forensic evaluations
Renovations, additions, and retrofits
Seismic analysis and design
Retaining wall and shoring design
Construction-phase support and structural observations
Integration with design-build and BIM workflows

Specialized Expertise: Fiber Reinforced Polymers

Cornerstone offers advanced expertise in the design and implementation of Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) systems for structural strengthening, retrofits, and repairs. FRP is a cost-effective, non-corrosive solution ideal for extending the life of aging infrastructure and adapting existing structures to new demands. We provide analysis, material selection, and installation oversight for FRP applications in bridges, buildings, industrial structures, and more.

Our FRP services include:

Structural retrofitting for load upgrades
Seismic reinforcement
Concrete column and beam strengthening
Corrosion mitigation in harsh environments
Integration with conventional repair strategies

Historic renovation projects showcase another dimension of our structural engineering capabilities. These projects require us to balance preservation of historic character with modern structural requirements, often developing creative solutions that strengthen existing structures while maintaining their architectural integrity. We specialize in breathing new life into existing structures while preserving what makes them special.

Structural Engineering