Our Services

Rise Structural Group provides full structural engineering services for new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Our experience spans a wide range of building types and structural systems, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, wood and timber, and cold-formed steel. We deliver practical, constructible designs supported by clear documentation and responsive project coordination.

Our services

Rise Structural Group provides structural engineering for new construction, renovations and existing buildings across Pittsburgh and the Mid-Atlantic. Select a service below to learn more about how we approach it.

PEMB Foundation Design Foundations, slabs and anchor rod layouts for pre-engineered metal buildings, coordinated with the building manufacturer’s reactions.

Cold-Formed Steel and Delegated Design Sealed delegated design for cold-formed steel framing, light-gauge trusses and specialty components for contractors and fabricators.

Structural Condition Assessments Visual assessments, written reports and repair recommendations for existing buildings, foundations and site structures.

Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Podium Design Wood-frame residential over concrete or steel podiums, including transfer levels and lateral systems.

Tenant Improvements and Existing Building Modifications Rooftop unit support, new openings, floor reinforcement and equipment framing in occupied buildings.

Residential Structural Engineering Custom homes, additions, beam and header sizing, foundation repairs and sealed letters for permits.

Commercial and Institutional Buildings Steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures for offices, retail, schools, churches and recreation facilities.

Renovation, Adaptive Reuse and Historic Buildings Evaluation and strengthening of existing framing for change of use, added loads and code compliance.

Retaining Walls, Foundations and Site Structures Cantilevered and segmental retaining walls, deep and shallow foundations, and miscellaneous site structures.

Also provided

  • Feasibility studies and early structural input during site selection and concept design.
  • Peer reviews and third-party structural reviews of drawings and calculations.
  • Construction administration, including submittal review, RFI responses and site visits.
  • Design-build support for contractors who need a responsive engineer of record.
  • Mezzanines, equipment platforms and other miscellaneous steel structures.

Have a project in mind?

Contact Rise Structural Group to discuss how we can support your team. Not sure which service fits? Reach out and we will point you in the right direction.