The trusted partner that clients continually rely upon to solve their most complex design challenges and building issues serviced through an exceptional consultant experience.
WE DELIVER SUSTAINABLE BUILDING SOLUTIONS WHILE RESPECTING ASPIRATIONAL PROJECT GOALS.
WE BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OUR CLIENTS, COLLABORATORS, AND EACH OTHER.
WE ARE FOCUSED ON PROJECT EXECUTION AND EXCEL AT CLIENT DELIVERABLES AND CONSULTING SERVICES. Firm Profile
DeSimone Consulting Engineers provides high-quality structural engineering, facade consulting, and forensic services, in addition to risk management and construction claims consulting for all types of buildings. Known for the highest quality of service, the firm provides each client with personal, dedicated, and inspiring engineering solutions.
Founded in New York City in 1969, the firm is organized to support clients around the country and around the globe with offices in the United States, South America, and the Middle East. To date, DeSimone has designed over 10,000 projects in 44 states and 55 countries. Our project portfolio demonstrates the firm’s dedication to pursuing and developing superlative structures. The firm is also consistently listed on Engineering News Record’s Top 500 Design Firms.
DeSimone produces extremely efficient designs and is known for creative thinking and for outright innovation. The firm combines cutting edge technology with seasoned experience to provide professional services unmatched in the industry.
DeSimone’s approach is process driven, utilizing an open office, collaborative design environment. Technology, communication, and responsiveness are key strengths that facilitate the firm’s commitment to exceptional service, and engender the creation of a better-built environment. Global Presence
DeSimone has offices throughout the United States, the Middle East, and South America. To date, we have designed projects throughout the United States and 55 countries worldwide.
UNITED STATES SOUTH AMERICA Austin Medellín Boston Chicago MIDDLE EAST Houston Abu Dhabi Las Vegas Dubai Miami New Haven New York Plainville San Francisco Structural Design
We provide innovative structural design and analysis services to architects, owners, and developers for all types of buildings at all project phases. Dedicated to the successful execution of program design concepts and the optimization of building systems, we have designed some of the tallest and most recognizable structures and have helped our clients realize their vision. Communication and responsiveness are key strengths that facilitate our commitment to exceptional service and engender the creation of a better- built environment. To date, DeSimone has amassed a diverse portfolio of projects including residential, hospitality, commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, cultural, educational, gaming developments, and more.
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES • New Building Design • Renovation/Preservation • Construction Services • Base Isolation/Damping Consultation • LEED/Sustainable Design • Performance-based Design • Peer Review • Value Engineering • Pre-Purchase/Due Diligence • Feasibility Studies • Risk Assessment/Risk Integration Facade Consulting
From initial concept to full completion, DeSimone’s Facade Consulting Group investigates, evaluates, prepares designs solutions, and provides construction administration for exterior building façade components, including roofs, walls, windows/glazing, and waterproofing. Our practice draws upon decades of experience in the built environment for some of the world’s tallest and most elaborate structures. We collaborate closely with architects, owners, and developers at all project phases to deliver facade and building envelope systems that address architectural intent, long-term performance, sustainability, scheduling, and budget objectives.
EXISTING BUILDING AND PRE-DESIGN PHASE SERVICES • Due Diligence Review and Assessment of Building Envelope Systems • Forensic Evaluation, Remedial Investigation and Analysis • Leak Investigation
DESIGN PHASE SERVICES • Facade Design, Engineering and Analysis throughout Design Phases • Condensation Resistance and Thermal Performance Analysis • Roofing and Waterproofing Design • Budget and Estimate Review for Facade Construction
PROCUREMENT PHASE SERVICES • Bid Review and Negotiations • Design Assist Process and Design Build Services • Value Engineering
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES • Construction Administration, Shop Drawings, and Submittal Review • Visual Mock-up (VMU) and Performance Mock-up (PMU) • Quality Assurance Shop Monitoring and Site Inspections • Special Inspections (NYC DoB/TR-1) and Threshold Inspections (FL)
COMCHECK FOR BUILDING ENVELOPE • ComCheck Analysis for Code Conformance of Building Envelope Energy Performance Requirements
ZONE GREEN ANALYSIS • New York City Zone Green Check for Floor Area Tradeoff
ENHANCED BUILDING ENVELOPE COMMISSIONING • Early Phase Design Coordination • Additional Design and Submittal Review • System Manual Review • Verification of Occupant and Operator Training • Post-Occupancy Operation Review
BUILDING MAINTENANCE SYSTEM CONSULTING • Consult on the Design, Specification, and Procurement of the Building Maintenance System Forensics
With offices working collaboratively across the US, Latin America, and the Middle East, our firm has designed some of the world’s most recognizable structures, while integrating a Forensics practice of structural, architectural, and MEP professionals, who have handled some of the most notable investigations of the last two decades.
From the complex to the routine, DeSimone’s Forensics practice is driven by personalized service determined by the unique nature of each assignment. At the heart of our work is the thorough investigation of damage or failure of structures, building systems, and equipment. Our experts also regularly provide legal testimony.
DeSimone’s staff includes a full range of professionally licensed and certified experts in: • Structural Engineering • Architecture • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Plumbing Engineering • Fire Protection Engineering • Power Generation and Distribution • Facade Engineering, Analysis, and Design • Waterproofing, Cladding, and Roofing Design • Building Envelope Evaluation and Repair Design • Forensic Evaluation and Repair Design • Construction Sequencing and Means and Methods • Building Commissioning • Building Envelope Commissioning • Building Code Requirement Analysis
FORENSIC SERVICES • Complex Property & Liability Losses • Buildings & Equipment • Construction Defect • Builder’s Risk • Energy • Manufacturing • Specialty Lines • E&O • General Liability • Surety MEP Services
DeSimone’s holistic approach to MEP ensures both efficient and personalized service for each unique client and project. Our MEP services integrate our proven expertise in structural design, facade design, sustainability, and investigative building services to achieve the vision and goals of our clients.
DeSimone’s global expertise provides a technical foundation for success in all types of projects including commercial centers, educational buildings, cultural projects, transportation centers, multi-unit residential developments, hospitality projects, tenant fit outs, and high-rise structures. In addition, our extensive forensics experience gives us foresight into how and why failures occur, which empowers the MEP team to maximize resiliency in all assignments.
MEP SERVICES • HVAC Design • Electrical Design • Plumbing Design • Fire Protection & Fire Suppression System Design • Fire Alarm System Design • Peer Review • Existing Condition Assessments and Studies • Existing Building Services • Maintenance Contracts • Remedial Design • System/Equipment Upgrades • Forensic Investigations • Litigation, Dispute Resolution and Expert Witness Services • Short Circuit, Selective Coordinate, and Arc Flashes Study • Construction Administration
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