For Architects

VLMK’s extensive structural engineering design experience includes all of the major construction types including concrete, steel, wood, masonry and light gauge metal.

Many of our industrial projects incorporate tilt-up concrete.  VLMK has a long tradition as a leader in this industry, having helped bring tilt-up construction to the northwest and continuing today with participation in tilt-up committees with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and Tilt-up Concrete Association (TCA).

Our engineering abilities extend far beyond just industrial buildings, with expertise in the field that covers a broad range of building types in the commercial and industrial marketplace.

• Retail
• Commercial and Medical Office
• Industrial
• Multi-Family
• Educational/Institutional
• Religious
• Entertainment/Cinemas

We also provide engineering services for a number of more specialized structures, including:

• Multi-Story Concrete Tilt-up
• Post-Tensioned Concrete
• 4 and 5-story Light-Framed Wood Structures

Of course, structural engineering isn’t always about new construction either.  We also can assist contractors with engineering services for tenant improvements, structural inspections, seismic evaluations and upgrades, and due diligence assistance.

VLMK provides a wide range of civil engineering services to meet the needs of site development and construction. Our experience ranges from site layout and design of large industrial parks, to some of the most innovative and efficient commercial and retail developments anywhere, with services that include:

• Site Planning
• Site Utility Design
• Site Grading and ADA Design
• Erosion Control Design and Permitting
• Drainage and Stormwater Management Design
• Public Infrastructure Design and Permitting
• Evaluations

Our clients rely on us to anticipate and resolve problems, present reliable data, meet schedules and budgets, and impart clear communication. In serving our building industry clients, there is always a need for solid information upon which to base decisions.

Utilizing our breadth of engineering and planning experience, VLMK assists in obtaining the necessary documentation through studies or evaluations. Tailored to fit your needs, these reports include:

• Engineering investigations and feasibility studies
• Seismic evaluations and reviews for code compliance and non-conforming uses (such as zoning, fire and life-safety, ADA, and landscaping).

Serving client needs with projects large and small has been at the heart of VLMK from the beginning. We have experienced personnel and resources that allow us to be responsive with a variety of smaller engineering projects.

Examples of these types of projects include:

• Equipment Support and Anchorage (HVAC, Manufacturing Equipment, Solar Panels, Cladding and Storefront Systems)
• Evaluation and Design of Repairs for Concrete, Slabs, Dry-Rot, etc.
• Temporary Structures and Bracing/Shoring
• Residential Additions, Remodels and New Construction
• Extruded Plenum Systems for the high-tech industry
• Temporary Event Structures
• Pools / Spas
• Freestanding Mezzanines