Vermont-Based Structural Engineering

Serving Northern New England - Common Sense Based Engineering Solutions

We are a family owned and operated small structural engineering business located in central Vermont and serving Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and New York. Our primary objective is to provide our clients with clarity and cost efficient designs for structural framing and foundations of buildings. We regularly work with homeowners, business owners, architects, contractors, insurance adjusters and underwriters, building supply manufacturers and sustainability consultants.

The primary areas that we focus on are:

Structural Engineering
Building Design
Building Inspections
Real Estate Assessments
Foundations and retaining walls
Structural Peer Review
Construction Documents
Code Compliance Review
Insurance Claim Expert Support

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What Does a Structural Engineer Do?

Are you:

Looking for advice on whether the foundation cracks in your basement are serious or not?
Seeking input on sizing new beams to open up the floor plan of your house?
Designing a new home or commercial property and in need of structural foundation and framing direction?
Modifying an existing multi-family or commercial building and looking for the most cost-effective method to make the changes?

We provide structural engineering and building design services for projects in Vermont, New Hampshire and all throughout New England and New York. We work with home owners, developers, contractors, architects, engineers and manufacturers to solve engineering, cost, design and construction questions and challenges.

We operate using a Golden Rule Framework: treating others in business as we would want to be treated. This means answering our phone, offering real and practical value and insights, fast and thorough communication and detail-oriented designs to give clarity on how best to approach your construction project. We don't seek to be the lowest priced structural engineer, but rather the best in quality, clarity and responsiveness.

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Fast & Thorough Communication. Efficient Structural Solutions. Cost-Conscious Decisions

We work with developers, contractors, architects, engineers, home owners, materials suppliers and manufacturers throughout a project to provide data-driven engineering and consulting strategies which prioritize the goals of success for each client and their project. Starting with the end in mind to achieve desired outcomes. Don’t hope your project turns out ok. Engineer it to specifically be what you want!

Some of the areas in which we specialize:

Structural engineering for new single-family, multi-family, commercial and mixed-used projects in New England and New York
Structural engineering for projects outside of the Northeast working with our hand-selected partners via. our Structures Collective
Design of renovations, additions, change of use and existing building modifications
Analysis of existing structures for new loading conditions such as addition of mechanical equipment, solar panels, and radiant floor toppings
Foundation Design
Existing Conditions Assessments
Structural Forensics Investigations
Insurance Loss Claims Investigations
Building Code Consulting and Compliance
Fire, Safety and Egress Planning
Change of Use Permitting Assistance
Temporary Works Design

Recent Work Includes:

Structural engineering of new "glamping" short-term rental elevated tree house in Vermont
Structural engineering of mass timber addition to existing building in Vermont
Structural engineering of addition to single family residence in New Hampshire
Structural engineering of new single-family residence on Joe's Pond in Vermont
Structural engineering assistance of mass timber addition to existing building in New Hampshire
Structural engineering of addition to existing residence in Vermont
Structural engineering of new site retaining wall in Vermont
Structural engineering, change of use permitting and site and zoning permitting for commercial structure in Vermont
Structural engineering of new foundation for existing multi-family building in Vermont
Structural engineering of new foundations and support beams for existing multi-family dwelling in Vermont
Structural engineering of new foundations and structure for biomass conveyor facility
Structural analysis of existing mill facility and design of reinforcing per current state building codes
Structural forensics investigation of failed storage facility at existing building supplies distribution center
Structural analysis of existing, damaged unreinforced masonry foundation in Vermont
Structural analysis of pest-damaged floor framing in a residence in Vermont
Structural design of interior and exterior modifications to a general store in Vermont
Structural assessment of fire-damaged foundation of a single-family residence in Vermont
Structural design of reinforcement framing and foundations for exterior decks on existing multi-family building in Vermont
Structural assessment of wall and balcony framing in a multi-family apartment building in Vermont
Structural assessment of foundation and framing damage to a residence in New Hampshire struck by trees during summer 2024 storms

Vermont-Based Structural Engineering

Serving Northern New England - Common Sense Based Engineering Solutions

What Does a Structural Engineer Do?

"We have had multiple great experiences across a host of different projects with Ricky from Mass Timber Advisors. He has always been thoughtful, knowledgable, flexible, responsive, honest, and forthcoming with solutions that meet code requirements and project goals."

Fast & Thorough Communication. Efficient Structural Solutions. Cost-Conscious Decisions

Building Structures & Retaining Walls:

Contact Us

Connect with us to discuss collaboration and to see how we can help. Use the form below or email us at hello@masstimberadvisors.com

Vermont-Based Structural Engineering

Serving Northern New England - Common Sense Based Engineering Solutions

What Does a Structural Engineer Do?

"We have had multiple great experiences across a host of different projects with Ricky from Mass Timber Advisors. He has always been thoughtful, knowledgable, flexible, responsive, honest, and forthcoming with solutions that meet code requirements and project goals."

Fast & Thorough Communication. Efficient Structural Solutions. Cost-Conscious Decisions

Building Structures & Retaining Walls:

Contact Us

Connect with us to discuss collaboration and to see how we can help. Use the form below or email us at hello@masstimberadvisors.com

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