Business Details
50 Years
experience
Engineering Excellence Since 1976
Founded in 1976, our firm has built a reputation for excellence in engineering through decades of dedicated service. We maintain rigorous quality control systems and invest in continuous professional development to ensure our team remains at the forefront of industry advancements. Our approach combines standardized procedures with innovative problem-solving techniques honed through extensive forensic investigations and design projects. We serve a diverse clientele across multiple states, delivering structural, civil, and forensic engineering solutions with unwavering commitment to integrity and technical excellence. Our team of licensed professionals brings specialized expertise in complex building systems, unusual structures, and comprehensive surveying services.We prioritize client collaboration while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and professional accountability. Through strategic expansion of experienced personnel, we have enhanced our capabilities while preserving the core values that define our practice. Our quality assurance processes include systematic document verification and peer review mechanisms to guarantee precision in every project. We actively contribute to industry knowledge through presentations at technical seminars and participation in professional organizations. Our long-standing relationships with corporate, government, and private clients attest to our consistent delivery of reliable engineering solutions.
Services
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Forensic Engineering
Surveying
Forensic Architecture
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of engineering experience with registered operations in 22 states
- Our team includes licensed professionals in structural, civil, and forensic disciplines
- We implement systematic quality control with document verification and peer review
- Our continuing education program includes weekly training and industry seminar participation
- We maintain active involvement in professional organizations and technical committees
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services encompass comprehensive design solutions for all building types and materials. We specialize in high-rise structures, industrial facilities, educational institutions, and unique construction projects including blast-resistant and stainless steel structures. Our team provides expert analysis and design for structural repairs, rehabilitation, and specialized systems like stone veneer anchors and holding tanks.
Civil Engineering
We offer complete civil engineering solutions including grading and drainage analysis, water and sewer system design, and stormwater management planning. Our expertise covers commercial subdivisions, infrastructure development, and site-specific solutions for educational, industrial, and governmental facilities with emphasis on regulatory compliance and sustainable practices.
Forensic Engineering
Our forensic engineering division investigates structural failures and construction defects using scientific methodology. We provide expert testimony, damage assessments, and technical reports for insurance claims, litigation support, and claims resolution. Our team maintains active design experience to ensure practical, code-compliant solutions for complex forensic cases.
Surveying
We deliver precise surveying services including ALTA/ACSM land title surveys, boundary determinations, and topographic mapping. Our surveying team supports civil design projects, property development, and legal documentation requirements with state-of-the-art equipment and adherence to national standards.
Forensic Architecture
This specialized service combines architectural analysis with forensic engineering to investigate building failures and code compliance issues. We examine construction defects, water intrusion problems, and building code violations while maintaining strict scientific methodology and courtroom-admissible documentation standards.
People
Joe Gervasio
President
Licensed Professional Engineer and Registered Land Surveyor with over 45 years of experience in structural engineering and forensic investigations. Developed the firm's quality control systems and continuing education program.
Ray Beltran
V.P. & Structural Dept. Director
Licensed Professional Engineer overseeing structural engineering operations. Specializes in complex building systems and high-rise design with extensive experience in forensic structural analysis.
Fred Nelson
V.P. & Forensic Dept. Director
Licensed Professional Engineer leading forensic engineering services. Expert in failure analysis and claims investigation with significant courtroom testimony experience for insurance and legal clients.
Jack Gordon
Professional Engineer
Experienced structural engineer with specialization in unusual structures and rehabilitation projects. Active participant in the firm's continuing education program and technical training sessions.
Dennis Wipf
Professional Engineer
Licensed engineer with expertise in civil engineering and surveying services. Contributes to infrastructure projects and site development plans while maintaining involvement in quality assurance processes.
Questions
What engineering disciplines do you specialize in?
We specialize in structural, civil, and forensic engineering with additional expertise in surveying and forensic architecture services.
How long has your firm been in operation?
Our firm has provided engineering services since 1976, with our founding engineers maintaining active involvement in the profession for over four decades.
Do you handle forensic investigations outside Arizona?
Yes, we operate in 22 states and serve clients throughout the Southwest region with forensic engineering and consulting services.
What quality assurance measures do you implement?
We maintain a comprehensive quality control system with document verification, peer review processes, and weekly technical training sessions for continuous professional development.
Can you provide expert testimony in legal cases?
Our licensed engineers regularly provide expert witness services, forensic analysis reports, and courtroom testimony for insurance claims and litigation matters.
What makes your firm different from other engineering consultants?
We combine active design practice with forensic expertise, maintain rigorous quality standards, and invest in continuous technical education while preserving long-term client relationships.
