Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Structural Engineering for High-Risk Environments
Founded in 1995, our firm specializes in structural engineering solutions for high-risk environments. We combine technical expertise with collaborative problem-solving to mitigate financial and physical risks for clients globally. Our team has developed specialized capabilities in seismic resilience, blast hardening, and progressive collapse prevention through decades of hands-on experience in disaster-prone regions. We maintain a client-focused approach while operating across four international offices, leveraging global insights to address local challenges. Our commitment to efficient design principles reduces material consumption without compromising structural integrity. As industry leaders in protective design, we adhere to rigorous government standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness for projects of all scales.Our engineers hold prestigious certifications including LEED AP and SE credentials, ensuring compliance with the highest industry benchmarks. Through forensic engineering and value engineering studies, we deliver practical solutions that balance innovation with constructability. Our 24/7 operational capacity enables timely project delivery across diverse time zones. With a proven track record in both conventional and complex engineering challenges, we continue to advance sustainable practices through embodied carbon reduction initiatives.
Services
Structural Engineering
Protective Design
Natural Hazard Mitigation
Carbon Reduction
Testing & Inspection
Seismic Evaluation
Blast Hardening
Tsunami Design
Forensic Engineering
Sustainable Design
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized expertise in high-risk structural engineering
- Our global office network enables 24/7 project support across time zones
- We implement proven carbon reduction strategies in all design phases
- Our engineers maintain LEED AP and SE certifications for sustainable design
- We combine blast hardening expertise with cost-effective construction solutions
Associations and certifications
- AASHTO
- ASTM
- CCRL
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services deliver resilient solutions for complex projects in high-risk environments. We specialize in seismic retrofitting, hurricane-resistant design, and blast mitigation for both new constructions and renovations. With offices in four countries, our team provides 24/7 support to ensure structural integrity while maintaining cost efficiency across diverse project requirements.
Protective Design
We develop advanced protective design solutions against terrorist threats and natural disasters. Our expertise includes progressive collapse prevention, blast hardening, and compliance with DoD/GSA standards. Utilizing cutting-edge analysis techniques, we enhance building resilience while maintaining functional design aesthetics and budget constraints for government and private sector clients.
Natural Hazard Mitigation
Our hazard mitigation services focus on seismic, tsunami, and hurricane preparedness. We employ performance-based design principles and wind tunnel studies to create structures that withstand extreme conditions. With firsthand experience from disaster response operations, we implement practical solutions that balance safety requirements with economic viability for coastal and seismic zone developments.
Carbon Reduction
We lead industry carbon reduction initiatives through material optimization strategies and embodied carbon tracking. Our SE 2050 participation demonstrates commitment to lowering global warming potential by 50% by 2030. We integrate low-carbon solutions across projects while maintaining structural performance standards and cost efficiency for clients worldwide.
Testing & Inspection
Our accredited testing laboratory provides comprehensive construction material verification services. We perform concrete testing, structural weld inspections, and fireproofing evaluations to ASTM standards. Special inspection teams in Hawaii and Guam ensure code compliance while collaborating with contractors to maintain quality control throughout the construction process.
People
Steve Baldridge
President
Founder with 30+ years structural engineering experience, specializing in risk mitigation for high-risk environments. Developed firm's protective design practice following 9/11, establishing industry leadership in blast resistance and progressive collapse prevention.
Anantha Chittur
Principal
Licensed structural engineer with expertise in seismic evaluation and retrofit solutions. Oversees complex projects requiring advanced analysis techniques while maintaining focus on constructability and cost-effective design implementation across international markets.
Fernando Frontera
Principal
LEED-certified structural engineer specializing in sustainable design solutions. Leads carbon reduction initiatives and embodied carbon tracking programs while ensuring compliance with SE 2050 targets across global project portfolios.
Mark Hirschi
Principal
Senior structural engineer with extensive forensic engineering experience. Specializes in disaster damage assessment and building distress evaluation, applying field insights to improve structural resilience in new construction projects worldwide.
Frank Humay
Vice President
PhD structural engineer leading technical innovation initiatives. Develops advanced analysis methodologies for protective design while maintaining active involvement in industry research and development programs addressing emerging engineering challenges.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive structural design, protective design, natural hazard mitigation, forensic engineering, and testing & inspection services for high-risk environments globally.
How do you handle projects in high-risk areas?
Our engineers apply performance-based design principles and advanced analysis techniques to address seismic, hurricane, tsunami, and blast risks while maintaining cost efficiency.
What sustainability initiatives do you implement?
We track embodied carbon across projects, optimize material usage, and follow SE 2050 guidelines to reduce global warming potential by 50% by 2030 through practical design solutions.
Do you provide international engineering services?
Yes, we operate through four global offices in Guam, Chicago, Florida, and India, supporting projects across six continents with 24/7 coordination capabilities.
How does your testing laboratory support construction projects?
Our AASHTO-accredited lab performs material testing and special inspections to ASTM standards, ensuring code compliance for concrete, welds, and fireproofing systems in critical structures.
What protective design capabilities do you offer?
We specialize in antiterrorism design, blast hardening, and progressive collapse prevention following DoD/GSA standards for government and private sector clients requiring enhanced security measures.
