SUSTAINABLE DESIGN

We can provide design options to our clients that offer different levels of sustainability. Getting involved in the process as early as possible allows for integrated design, early definition of the owner’s goals, and achieving the level of certification desired. From a structural standpoint, we look at the percentage of recycled steel, concrete options, and other available sustainable materials such as Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) and Autoclaved Brick.
 

BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING

We have a dedicated, trained team of engineers and detailers that provide 3-D designs in Revit® and can contribute to a building information modeling (BIM) project that includes all components and team members. The benefits of BIM’s additional coordination mean fewer RFIs and change orders – which can improve the overall construction process by reducing project cost and reducing project schedules.

We provide all aspects of structural engineering – planning, design, inspection, and investigation. Steven Schaefer Associates…
We design solutions.

 

We have earned a reputation for providing quality documents for projects ranging from simple to complex building structures and constructed using structural steel, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, wood, masonry and light gauge steel.

 

Please visit our division, Entertainment Structures Group – experienced in providing engineering for rigging, automation, and temporary structures.


Our offices are located in both Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio. Nationally recognized as one of the Top 10 Best Structural Engineering Firms to Work For by Structural Engineer Magazine for four years, Steven Schaefer Associates is committed to both its employees and clients.

Contact us today about your project and how we may help.


Steven Schaefer Associates, Inc - Consulting Structural Engineers