Consulting Structural Engineers
Historic Youth Building Repairs
Battle Creek, Michigan
City of Battle Creek, Michigan
Evaluate deterioration of roof framing, floor framing and exterior brick and terra cotta facade of landmark 1927 building gifted to the City by W. K. Kellogg. Develop repair/restoration options and budgets for structural systems and building envelope. Develop construction documents for repair of damaged roof framing and installation of new roofing system.
1999 – 2000
Gem Theatre/Century Club Relocation/Renovation
New Parking Structure
Detroit, Michigan
Forbes Management
Evaluate structures for relocation to new site. Develop interior framing to stabilize 100+ year old masonry walls in preparation for moving. Review steel framing used to carry buildings during move. Design new foundations for buildings. Design new floor framing for Century Club renovation to replace existing wood with steel and concrete, and to permit removal of deteriorated interior masonry walls. Design additions to the Century Club for kitchen facilities, stair/elevators and utilities.
1997 to 2000
Honolulu House Foundation Restoration
Marshall, Michigan
Randy Case Architecture + Design and Marshall Historical Society
Evaluate deterioration of historic 135 year old sandstone ashlar foundation. Identify deterioration mechanisms and corrective measures. Develop repair and replacement options, repair details and specifications. Locate acceptable source of replacement sandstone, assist stonemason with reproduction of mortar proportions, joint finishing and textured finishes on sandstone. Design steel braces and timber struts to repair leaning chimney. Examine and evaluate wall cracks.
1994 to 2005
