Business Details
31 Years
experience
Expert Structural Engineering Services in Prescott, AZ
Founded in 1995, Frost Structural Engineering (Frost Structural Engineering) has established itself as a trusted leader in structural engineering services across Arizona and Idaho. Our firm specializes in delivering precise structural design and CAD solutions for custom homes, low-rise commercial buildings, and civil structures, working closely with architects, designers, and contractors. With over 10,000 projects completed, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to simplicity, ensuring code-compliant, efficient solutions that meet evolving industry standards. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience, holding registrations in six states and maintaining NCEES credentials.We prioritize client collaboration, offering tailored engineering details for diverse materials including steel, wood, concrete, and adobe. While our work spans residential, commercial, educational, and religious sectors, we maintain strict focus on permitted projects, excluding mobile homes and post-construction interventions. Our philosophy emphasizes elegant problem-solving, avoiding over-engineering while upholding safety and durability. This approach has earned us long-term partnerships with industry professionals and a reputation for reliability in structural engineering.
Services
Structural Design
CAD Plans/Details
Special Inspection
Commercial Engineering
Residential Projects
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of structural engineering expertise since 1995
- Licensed engineers in six western US states
- Specialized CAD library with thousands of structural details
- Strict focus on permitted, code-compliant projects
- Proven track record with 10,000+ completed projects
Services
Structural Design
We provide comprehensive structural design services for custom homes and commercial buildings, creating detailed construction documents that ensure code compliance and structural integrity. Our engineers develop precise calculations and specifications for steel, wood, concrete, and masonry systems. With over 10,000 completed projects since 1995, we deliver efficient solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements while maintaining strict adherence to building codes.
CAD Plans/Details
Our extensive CAD library contains thousands of structural details covering connections between steel, wood, concrete, masonry, and ICF systems. We continuously refine our detailing approach to improve clarity and construction efficiency. These detailed plans help contractors execute projects accurately while maintaining structural integrity, particularly for complex material transitions and load-bearing connections in both residential and commercial applications.
Special Inspection
We offer specialized inspection services for critical construction elements including reinforced concrete, masonry, high-strength bolting, and welding. Our inspections ensure proper implementation of structural systems during construction. This quality control process verifies that materials and workmanship meet design specifications and building code requirements, particularly for complex structural components requiring precise execution.
Commercial Engineering
Our commercial engineering services cover low-rise buildings including retail spaces, offices, and institutional facilities. We provide complete structural systems for steel-framed buildings, concrete foundations, and masonry walls. This includes designing structural components that accommodate commercial requirements while maintaining cost-effectiveness and constructability for projects ranging from auto dealerships to educational facilities.
Residential Projects
We specialize in structural engineering for high-end residential projects, including custom homes with unique material combinations and complex framing systems. Our services cover foundation design, floor framing, and roof systems using wood, steel, and masonry elements. We focus on creating durable, code-compliant solutions that accommodate architectural vision while ensuring structural performance for luxury residential developments.
People
Rick Frost
Principal/Owner
Arizona native with BS and MS in Civil/Structural Engineering. Licensed in six western states, NCEES registered engineer with over 25 years of structural engineering experience since founding Frost Structural Engineering in 1995.
Andy Kleinman
Associate
Prescott native with mathematics degree from University of Arizona and MS in Civil/Structural Engineering from BYU. Licensed professional engineer with specialized expertise in structural analysis and CAD detailing.
Questions
What types of projects does FSE specialize in?
We specialize in structural design for custom homes, low-rise commercial buildings, churches, schools, and civil structures using steel, wood, concrete, and masonry materials.
In which states does FSE operate?
We provide engineering services in Arizona, Idaho, Utah, California, Colorado, and Texas with multiple licensed professionals across these states.
What services does FSE not offer?
We don't work on mobile/manufactured homes, unpermitted structures, residential site visits for owners, or projects we didn't originally design.
How experienced is the FSE team?
Our engineers have over 50 combined years of experience, with principal Rick Frost holding dual engineering degrees and licenses in six states since 1995.
What makes FSE different from other engineering firms?
We emphasize elegant simplicity in structural solutions, maintaining a comprehensive CAD detail library and focusing exclusively on permitted construction projects.
