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EXPERIENCE

• Nehil · Sivak, P.C., Kalamazoo, Michigan 1995 – Present
• CTI and Associates, Grand Rapids, Michigan 1994 – 1995
• Professional Service Industries, Columbus, Ohio 1993 – 1994

Mr. Palarz is an associate of Nehil · Sivak and serves as project manager and project engineer. His duties include residential, commercial, institutional and industrial building analysis and design using concrete, steel, aluminum, wood and masonry. He has analyzed existing structures and provided recommendations for remodeling and/or repair. He provides construction phase on-site engineering review.

While working for CTI and Associates, Mr. Palarz provided geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing services for commercial building and roadway projects. He also provided pavement evaluation and repair recommendation services.

While working with Professional Service Industries, Mr. Palarz performed construction material testing in the field and lab. He also was responsible for evaluating the condition of four Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) bridge decks.

REGISTRATIONS

• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Society of Civil Engineers

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  Michigan Technological University, 1992

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EXPERIENCE

Mr. Trojniak is an engineer-in-training working on projects under the direction of the licensed engineers in the firm.  His duties include analysis and design of concrete, steel, wood and masonry structures.   He also performs site visits to assess the condition of existing buildings for renovation or repurposing.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2012 Cum Laud

AFFILIATIONS

Timber Framers Guild

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EXPERIENCE

• Nehil · Sivak, P.C., Kalamazoo, Michigan 1991 – Present
• Carl Walker Engineers, Inc., Kalamazoo, Michigan 1984 – 1991
• Walker Parking Consultants, Kalamazoo, Michigan 1980 – 1984
• Bechtel Power Corporation, Ann Arbor, Michigan 1978 – 1980

Mr. Nehil is a Principal and Co-Founder of Nehil · Sivak, P.C. His duties include all phases of management and production for the firm. He directs the analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, and other structural systems for new facilities. He specializes in the evaluation and renovation of existing facilities in wood, masonry, steel and concrete, addressing the structural frame as well as the building envelope. He also places emphasis on analysis, design, evaluation, and repair of pre-tensioned and post-tensioned concrete structures. He is an instructor at Tillers International in Kalamazoo for timber framing and traditional stone masonry classes.

Prior to founding Nehil · Sivak, Mr. Nehil was Vice-President of Carl Walker Engineers. He acted as Principal-In-Charge of Production for the Kalamazoo Office of that firm, and Manager of the Evaluation and Restoration Group.

While with Bechtel Power Corporation, Mr. Nehil was involved in numerous analytical and design projects involving soils, masonry, steel, and concrete, both prestressed and conventionally reinforced, and held a position on the Chief Civil/Structural Engineer’s Staff.

Prior to completing his Civil Engineering degree, Mr. Nehil worked as a professional carpenter, foreman and superintendent for various construction companies in Michigan, South Carolina, and New Hampshire, with most of his experience being in renovation and remodeling of commercial and residential structures.

REGISTRATIONS

• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of New York
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• American Concrete Institute
  • Committee Member ACI-ASCE 423 – Prestressed Concrete
  • Committee Member ACI 362 – Parking Structures
  • Committee Member ACI 437 – Strength Evaluation of Existing Structures
  • Task Force Chairman – Load Test Magnitude and Acceptance Criteria
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• Michigan Barn Preservation Network
• Michigan Historic Preservation Network
• National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Post-Tensioning Institute
• Timber Framers Guild

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Magna Cum Laude)
  University of Michigan, 1978

PUBLICATIONS

• “Test Load Magnitude and Acceptance Criteria for Strength Evaluation by Means of Load Testing: Current Recommendations of American Concrete Institute Committee 437 – Strength Evaluation,” Proceedings, 2nd fib Congress, Naples, Italy, June 2006
• “Engineering Concepts for Timber Joinery Design,” Timber Framing, March 2006.
• “The Demolition Plan… And As It Really Happened, “Concrete International,June, 1996.
• “Rehabilitating Parking Structures with Corrosion-Damaged Button-Headed Post-Tensioning Tendons,” Concrete International, October, 1991, March 1992.
• “The Restoration Process from A to Z: A Case Study,” Parking, November-December 1989.
• “Protecting with Waterproofing Membranes,” The Parking Professional,January 1988.
• “Microsilica Concrete Overlays for Parking Structures,” Parking, March-April 1987.
• “Corrosion-Induced Spalling of Reinforced Concrete Parking Structures,”Parking, Summer 1981.

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EXPERIENCE

• Nehil-Sivak, Kalamazoo, MI  2013 – Present
• ADL Architecture, Inc., Berrien Springs 2012 – Present

Mr. Smith is an associate of Nehil-Sivak and serves as a CAD Technician generating details, plans, and shop drawings for area architectural firms.

CERTIFICATIONS

• LEED Green Associate
  US Green Building Council/Green Building Certification Institute
• State of Michigan – Licensed Residential Builder

EDUCATION

• Masters in Architecture
  Andrews University, Berrien Springs MI, 2012

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