Business Details
23 Years
experience
Expert Structural Engineering Solutions in Shelburne, VT
Artisan Engineering is a professional structural engineering studio dedicated to delivering traditional and specialty structural engineering services tailored to each client's unique requirements. Our team collaborates closely with owners, architects, designers, engineers, constructors, fabricators, and product vendors to address all aspects of the design and construction process. With over a decade of experience in commercial, institutional, industrial, residential, and specialty engineering projects across New England, we specialize in structural steel, concrete, masonry, wood framing, heavy timber, and other advanced materials. Our hands-on approach ensures quality design and thorough project coordination, balancing design, functionality, and costs to avoid unnecessary complications.Recognized as problem solvers, we stay current with new materials and techniques to provide sound, functional, and economically feasible solutions. Whether managing multi-million-dollar commercial buildings or residential improvements, we maintain close client communication, respond swiftly to challenges, and deliver projects efficiently. Our commitment to innovation drives us to develop creative solutions for unique project challenges, leveraging expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D laser scanning technologies.
Services
Building Design
Structural Investigations
Specialty Structures
Material Analysis
Historic Rehabilitation
3D Laser Scanning
Feasibility Studies
Seismic Analysis
Insurance Reviews
Structural Systems
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of structural engineering experience across diverse building materials and project types.
- Our team employs advanced BIM and 3D laser scanning technologies for precise structural analysis.
- We maintain direct client communication from concept through project completion.
- Our engineers hold professional registrations in multiple Northeastern states.
- We specialize in balancing design innovation with cost-effective construction solutions.
Services
Building Design
We create customized structural systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings using advanced engineering principles. Our expertise covers conventional wood framing, structural steel, concrete, and mass timber construction. By integrating Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, we optimize designs for functionality, safety, and cost efficiency while meeting unique client requirements across New England's diverse construction landscape.
Structural Investigations
Our investigative services include feasibility studies, seismic analysis, and evaluation of existing structures using 3D laser scanning technology. We conduct failure analyses and insurance claim reviews while providing detailed structural reports. This service ensures clients receive accurate assessments of structural integrity and recommendations for remediation or upgrades in both new and historic buildings.
Specialty Structures
We design unique structural features like heavy timber trusses, segmental block retaining walls, and artistic support framing. Our specialty structures incorporate innovative solutions for challenging architectural elements including stair systems, miscellaneous steel components, and sculptural installations while maintaining strict engineering standards and construction practicality for diverse project types.
Material Expertise
Our engineers work with all major construction materials including structural steel, light gauge steel, concrete, aluminum, masonry, conventional wood, manufactured lumber products, and stress skin panels. This comprehensive material knowledge enables optimized system selection based on project requirements, environmental factors, and budgetary considerations while ensuring code compliance and long-term structural performance.
Historic Rehabilitation
We specialize in restoring and upgrading historic buildings while maintaining architectural integrity. Our approach combines modern engineering techniques with traditional construction methods to address structural deficiencies, update systems for current use, and ensure preservation of historically significant elements in churches, educational facilities, and heritage residential properties across New England.
People
John Higgins
Principal Engineer and President
Founder with 20+ years' experience in structural engineering and management across commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. Recognized by ASCE as Vermont Young Engineer of the Year and registered in VT, MA, NY.
Peter Zelonis
Professional Engineer
Structural engineer specializing in building systems analysis and design solutions for complex construction projects throughout New England's diverse architectural landscape.
Ross Golde
Professional Engineer
Experienced in structural evaluations and specialty system design, focusing on material performance optimization and code compliance for residential and commercial developments.
Bill Moore
Engineer Intern
Supporting structural design projects with emerging expertise in BIM technologies and construction documentation processes.
Chase Weaver
Engineer Intern
Assisting with engineering analysis and material testing while developing skills in structural systems integration and project coordination.
Questions
What types of structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide building design, structural investigations, specialty structures, material analysis, and historic rehabilitation services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Do you work with both new and existing buildings?
Yes, we handle new construction projects and evaluations/renovations of existing structures including historic buildings and aging infrastructure.
What construction materials do your engineers specialize in?
Our team works with structural steel, concrete, masonry, wood framing, mass timber, aluminum, and advanced composite materials.
Can you assist with specialty structural features?
We design custom elements like heavy timber trusses, retaining walls, artistic support systems, and complex stair structures.
Do you use modern engineering technologies?
Yes, we utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) and 3D laser scanning for precise structural analysis and design optimization.
Are your engineers licensed in multiple states?
Our principal engineer holds registrations in Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York with team members pursuing similar credentials.
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