Structural, Architecture & MEP
From Foundation to Finish
Aperture brings structural engineers, architects, and building systems experts together to evaluate how buildings are designed, built, and operated. We investigate failures and defects, assess damage, and design repairs and retrofit, from the structural frame to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Owners, developers, insurers, and counsel rely on our team for design, construction admin, and dispute investigation.
Structural Engineering — Analysis and design of building structures. Includes failure and collapse investigation, damage assessment, load and capacity analysis, and repair and retrofit design.
Architecture — Design and forensic architectural services. Includes building design, rehabilitation and historical renovation, condominium and commercial projects, standard-of-care review, and construction administration.
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing — Evaluation of building systems. Includes HVAC, electrical, and plumbing design and performance, system failure analysis, and code compliance.
Related practices: For soil and foundations, see Geotechnical & Geological Engineering. For the enclosure, see Building Envelope.
Our Capabilities
Analysis and design of building structures and their components. We evaluate how a structure performs, why it failed, and what is required to repair it.
Investigation of structural failures and collapses to determine cause. We reconstruct how the failure occurred and identify the factors responsible.
Evaluation of the loads on a structure against its capacity. We determine whether a structure was adequate for the demands placed on it.
Design of repairs, reinforcement, and retrofits for existing structures. We develop solutions to restore or improve structural performance.
Design services for new construction and building projects across residential, commercial, and institutional work.
Design and assessment for rehabilitating existing and historic buildings. We evaluate condition and develop renovation and restoration solutions.
Architectural and engineering services for condominium and commercial properties, supporting design, assessment, and dispute matters.
Evaluation of whether design or construction met the applicable professional standard of care, measured against what a reasonable professional would have done.
Oversight of construction to confirm work follows the design and specifications. We observe, review, and document construction as it proceeds.
Evaluation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, including design, performance, and failures.
Evaluation of building electrical systems, design, and performance. We investigate electrical failures and code compliance.
Evaluation of plumbing and piping systems, including leaks and failures. We determine the cause of a failure and its effect on the building.
Assessment of whether a building meets applicable codes and standards, identifying issues relevant to design, construction, or a dispute.
Evaluation of a building’s overall condition for transactions or planning. We document deficiencies and the work needed to address them.
