Business Details
23 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Structural Engineering Services in Los Angeles
Insight Structural Engineers is a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions through collaborative efforts. Founded in 2003, we specialize in complex structural projects for demanding clients across aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Our principals bring over 40 years of combined experience and hold leadership roles in the Structural Engineers Association of California, ensuring hands-on project involvement from inception to completion.As LEED Accredited Professionals and Disaster Service Workers certified by the California Office of Emergency Services, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to sustainability and safety. Our technical staff holds advanced degrees in structural engineering, and all project managers maintain California Professional Engineer licenses, ensuring rigorous quality control and adherence to industry standards.
Services
Structural Engineering
Seismic Retrofitting
Design-Build Solutions
Peer Review
Construction Consulting
Insurance Litigation Support
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Our principals bring over 40 years of combined structural engineering experience
- All project managers hold California Professional Engineer licenses
- LEED Accredited Professionals committed to sustainable design solutions
- Certified Small Business with multiple California agency registrations
- Disaster Service Workers certified for post-earthquake building assessments
Associations and certifications
- LEED Accredited Professionals
- California Office of Emergency Services (OES)
- Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC)
What people say
Prompt response
Exceptional knowledge
Innovative solutions
Professionalism
Cost-effective results
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services for new construction and existing buildings. Our team develops economical, state-of-the-art solutions that integrate seamlessly with architectural layouts. With advanced degrees and professional licenses, our engineers deliver reliable, code-compliant designs for commercial, aerospace, and healthcare facilities.
Seismic Retrofitting
Our seismic evaluation and retrofit services identify structural risks and implement cost-effective solutions. Certified by California OES, we perform detailed assessments and develop retrofit strategies that enhance building safety while minimizing disruption to occupants. This includes peer review and value engineering for existing structures.
Design-Build Solutions
We collaborate closely with construction teams to deliver efficient design-build solutions. Our approach emphasizes coordination between structural systems and architectural requirements, ensuring constructability and cost control. This service includes tenant improvement assessments and phased design packages for fast-track projects.
People
Brent Blackman
President and Founder
Structural Engineer with 20+ years' experience, founder of Insight Structural Engineers in 2003. LEED Accredited Professional and founding member of US Resiliency Council. Holds licenses in four states and has led structural designs for major commercial and aerospace projects.
Wilson Lai
Structural Engineer
Experienced structural engineer specializing in complex commercial projects. Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in seismic retrofitting and peer review services. Active member of professional engineering associations and contributor to major infrastructure developments.
Questions
What industries do you specialize in?
We serve aerospace, automotive, healthcare, commercial office, and hospitality sectors with specialized structural engineering solutions.
Are you certified for seismic evaluations?
Yes, our team includes Disaster Service Workers certified by California OES for post-earthquake building assessments.
Do you handle complex retrofit projects?
Yes, we specialize in seismic retrofitting and adaptive reuse of existing structures with challenging requirements.
What makes your firm different?
Our principals' 40+ combined years of experience, LEED accreditation, and hands-on project involvement from start to finish.
