Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner in Santa Rosa
Structural Design Group was founded in June 2000 to deliver excellence in structural engineering services across commercial, educational, winery, residential, and multi-family projects. Our principals provide direct, responsive attention to every client, combining 35, 33, and 32 years of individual experience in designing complex structures. Our team includes ten technical professionals, with five licensed as Professional Engineers (PE) and three holding the more rigorous Structural Engineer (SE) registration in California. We prioritize architectural aesthetics and budget considerations, producing clear construction documents with constructability-focused solutions. Our capabilities span state-of-the-art design analysis, value engineering, dynamic analysis, construction review, and expert witnessing.We serve diverse sectors including educational facilities, healthcare, industrial projects, and mixed-use developments. Our technical staff leverages advanced CAD/Revit tools to support efficient project execution. Our principals maintain active roles in industry organizations like SEAONC, ensuring alignment with evolving standards. We approach each project with a commitment to quality documentation and realistic design detailing. Our track record includes landmark projects such as the Sonoma State University Recreation Center and Estancia Barrel Storage facility.
Services
Structural Engineering
Commercial Projects
Educational Facilities
Winery Facilities
Residential Projects
Mixed-Use Developments
Public Safety Facilities
Health Care Facilities
Industrial Facilities
Construction Review
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Our principals have 32-35 years of structural engineering experience
- We maintain both PE and SE licenses for rigorous engineering standards
- We implement advanced CAD/Revit tools for precise documentation
- Our team provides direct principal involvement in all projects
- We specialize in complex projects like multi-family residential and public safety facilities
Services
Structural Engineering
Structural Design Group provides comprehensive structural engineering services for diverse project types. Our team delivers code-compliant solutions that balance safety, functionality, and cost efficiency. We handle projects from initial concept through construction documentation and site support.
Commercial Projects
We specialize in structural solutions for commercial buildings including office complexes and retail centers. Our experience includes 200 Fourth Street, a 35,000 sq. ft. four-story office building with underground parking integration.
Educational Facilities
Our educational facility expertise covers K-12 schools and university buildings. Notable projects include U.C. Davis dormitories and Sonoma State University Recreation Center, demonstrating our ability to handle complex institutional requirements.
Winery Facilities
We provide specialized structural solutions for winery operations including barrel storage facilities. Our work on the Estancia Barrel Storage facility demonstrates our understanding of unique winery construction requirements.
Residential Projects
We handle residential structural engineering from single-family homes to multi-family complexes. Our portfolio includes both luxury residences and large-scale apartment developments with specialized foundation solutions.
People
Richard D. Burris
Principal Engineer
With over 35 years of experience, Richard Burris specializes in commercial and educational buildings. He holds California Structural #S3778 and Civil #C45118 licenses. Active SEAONC member, graduated from Cal Poly SLO with BS in Civil Engineering.
Lawrence H. Dunn
Principal Engineer
Larry Dunn brings 33 years of structural engineering expertise, focusing on commercial and public buildings. Licensed in California as Structural #S4301 and Civil #C49000. Graduated from Cal Poly SLO with BS in Civil Engineering.
Brian D. Hartley
Principal Engineer
Brian Hartley has 32 years of structural design experience, including specialized projects like the Estancia Barrel Storage facility. Holds California Structural #S4597 and Civil #C52345 licenses. Earned MS in Civil Engineering from Sacramento State University.
Questions
What types of projects does Structural Design Group handle?
We handle commercial, educational, winery, residential, public safety, healthcare, and industrial projects. Our experience ranges from single-family homes to large-scale commercial developments.
Are your engineers licensed in California?
Yes, our principals hold both Structural Engineer (SE) and Professional Engineer (PE) licenses in California. Five team members are licensed PE engineers.
How involved are the principals in projects?
Our principals maintain direct involvement in all projects, providing personal attention from initial design through construction documentation and site support.
What technology do you use for design?
We utilize state-of-the-art CAD/Revit software for efficient drafting and modeling, ensuring accurate construction documentation and coordination.
How do you handle complex foundation requirements?
Our experience includes specialized foundations like the Geo-Pier system used in the Deas Building project, demonstrating our capability to handle challenging soil conditions.
