Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Experts in Lafayette, CO
Founded in 1975, Atkinson-Noland & Associates has established itself as a leader in structural engineering, specializing in nondestructive testing, diagnostics, and innovative solutions for historic and modern structures. Our team combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to address complex engineering challenges, from evaluating 17th-century buildings to designing custom solutions for new construction. We collaborate with architects, engineers, and global institutions to deliver data-driven insights that preserve structural integrity while meeting contemporary needs.Our work has set industry standards, with expertise recognized in landmark projects like the Brooklyn Bridge and Angkor Wat. With offices in Lafayette, Colorado, and New York, we serve a diverse clientele, offering laboratory testing, field evaluations, and research partnerships to advance masonry preservation and structural analysis. Our commitment to education and standards development ensures clients benefit from proven methodologies and forward-thinking approaches.
Services
Diagnostics & Testing
Historic Structures
Rehabilitation
New Construction
Structural Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in structural engineering and diagnostics.
- Our team pioneered industry standards for masonry and historic structure evaluation.
- We offer global expertise with projects spanning six continents.
- Our proprietary flatjack technology enhances nondestructive testing accuracy.
- We partner with leading institutions like the National Science Foundation for R&D.
Services
Diagnostics & Testing
Our diagnostics and testing services utilize advanced tools like flatjack testing and surface-penetrating radar to assess structural integrity. We provide data-driven insights for repairing historic masonry and modern structures, ensuring minimal disruption and cost-effectiveness. Decades of R&D support accurate analysis of material properties and structural behavior.
Historic Structures
Specializing in historic preservation, we evaluate and strengthen structures from the 17th century to the 20th century. Our nondestructive methods and phased approach protect architectural integrity while adapting buildings for modern use. Clients include public agencies and private owners of landmarks worldwide.
Rehabilitation
We develop rehabilitation plans that update historic structures for contemporary needs without altering their appearance. Services include seismic retrofitting, moisture analysis, and structural repair, supported by finite element modeling to ensure safety and compliance with modern standards.
New Construction
Our specialty design services address unique construction challenges, from sound barrier walls to masonry veneer anchors. We collaborate with contractors and industry groups to create cost-effective solutions, combining forensic analysis with innovative engineering for commercial and industrial projects.
Structural Analysis
Using finite element modeling and nonlinear analysis, we evaluate structural behavior under various loads. Our team identifies stress sources, predicts failure points, and recommends interventions for both historic and new constructions, ensuring long-term durability and safety.
People
Michael P. Schuller
President
With over 30 years of leadership, Michael directs structural evaluations and preservation projects globally. He contributes to ASTM standards and teaches masonry repair techniques, combining executive oversight with hands-on engineering expertise.
David B. Woodham
Vice President
David specializes in forensic studies and seismic retrofitting, managing complex diagnostics for historic structures. He co-develops training programs for engineers and masons, ensuring practical application of advanced testing methodologies.
Carlo Citto
Principal Engineer
Carlo leads international projects involving nondestructive evaluation and material testing. His work with UNESCO sites and European institutions advances masonry preservation techniques, blending technical rigor with cultural heritage sensitivity.
Nic I. Cargill
Principal
Nic focuses on structural repair and adaptive reuse, directing laboratory experiments that inform field applications. He collaborates with architects to integrate historic preservation with modern functionality, emphasizing sustainable engineering practices.
Gary Ogden
Principal Engineer
Gary specializes in bridge load ratings and finite element modeling, applying advanced computational techniques to assess structural safety. He contributes to industry publications and standards development for masonry repair.
Questions
What services does Atkinson-Noland & Associates offer?
We specialize in structural engineering for diagnostics, historic preservation, rehabilitation, and specialty design for new construction projects.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we serve global clients with projects spanning six continents, including landmarks like Angkor Wat and the Brooklyn Bridge.
How do you assess historic structures?
We use nondestructive testing methods like flatjack testing and infrared thermography to evaluate material properties without damaging the structure.
Can you help with seismic retrofitting?
Yes, we design internal strengthening solutions for historic structures to meet modern seismic standards without altering their appearance.
What makes your approach unique?
Our proprietary testing tools and 40+ years of R&D combine with a phased, conservative methodology to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.
