Structural Analysis & Design for New Builds and Additions
New Construction Structural Design — Homes, Multifamily & Light Commercial (Denver & Front Range)
Serving Denver, Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster, Broomfield, Golden, and all Front Range communities. Our licensed Colorado structural engineers deliver full structural analysis and design for single-family homes, townhomes/multifamily buildings, and light commercial projects across Denver and the Colorado Front Range. Our plans are code-compliant, efficient, and permit-ready—engineered to perform for the life of the building. We also provide structural analysis and design for new additions—including pop-tops, expanded floor areas, and major remodels requiring engineered load paths.
For homeowners, architects, contractors, and developers, we provide load calcs, framing plans, details, and stamped drawings—plus responsive support through permitting and construction. Whether you’re building a new home or coordinating with your design team, we translate the structural requirements into clear, plain-language steps so the process stays straightforward.
Our Structural Design Services
We design structural systems that comply with building codes and are tailored to each project’s needs:
-
Foundations: Slab-on-grade, crawlspace, basement, and retaining walls—designed for bearing, settlement, frost, and lateral earth pressures.
-
Framing Systems (wood/steel/concrete): Beams, columns, shear walls/diaphragms, trusses/rafters, joists—optimized for spans, drift, and deflection.
-
Load Calculations: Gravity, snow/wind/seismic, and load combinations per ASCE 7 with serviceability checks (deflection/vibration).
-
Custom Features: Long spans, cantilevers, vaulted/raised ceilings, pop-tops, stair/atrium openings, steel/LVL headers, point loads, and transfer beams.
Why Structural Analysis Matters
Proper analysis and design are critical to the success of new construction projects. Our engineers:
-
Prevent costly construction issues by identifying risks early.
-
Ensure projects meet local codes (IRC/IBC; Denver & Front Range jurisdictions).
-
Deliver stamped, permit-ready drawings accepted by building departments.
-
Produce efficient, buildable designs that balance safety, material cost, and schedule.
Design Standards We Use
IRC/IBC (current local adoptions), ASCE 7 loads & combos, NDS/SDPWS (wood), AISC 360/341 (steel), ACI 318 (concrete), TMS 402/602 (masonry).
Our Design Process & Deliverables
-
Concept & Criteria (risk category, exposure, soils, snow/wind/seismic)
-
Model & Calcs (member sizing, deflection/drift)
-
Details & Drawings (connections, diaphragms, shear walls)
-
Permitting Support (responses/RFIs)
-
Construction Support (shop review, field observations on request)
-
Deliverables
-
Stamped drawings (plans, details, schedules), design calculations, general notes, connection details, contractor-ready PDFs.
-
Who We Work With
-
Homeowners – Building your dream home with confidence.
-
Architects – Engineering support for design concepts and permit approvals.
-
Contractors & Builders – Clear, constructible plans that reduce delays.
-
Developers – Scalable solutions for multi-family residential and small commercial projects.
FAQs
-
Do you coordinate with architects/GCs?
-
Yes—weekly check-ins, clash checks, and quick RFI turnaround.
-
-
Can you value-engineer existing plans?
-
Yes—alternate beams, LVL/steel options.
-
-
Do you provide field observations?
-
Available as an add-on with a short report.
-
-
Typical timeline?
-
Concept in ~1 week, full set in ~2–4 weeks depending on scope.
-
Related Services
Explore additional structural engineering services we provide across Denver and the Front Range.
Get Permit-Ready Structural Plans
Tell us about your new home, addition, or multifamily project, and we’ll prepare a clear scope and quote. Licensed Colorado structural engineers with fast turnaround and responsive support.