Business Details
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner in Downingtown, PA
Structural Design Associates is a Chester County, Pennsylvania-based structural engineering firm with over 60 years of combined industry experience. Our team of Professional Engineers (P.E.) holds advanced degrees and maintains certifications across multiple states, enabling us to deliver high-quality engineering solutions tailored to diverse client needs. We specialize in new construction, historic restoration, and structural rehabilitation while maintaining cutting-edge office technology for seamless project execution. Our engineers collaborate directly with clients across residential, commercial, and institutional sectors to ensure cost-effective, code-compliant outcomes. With licensing in 11 states, we combine technical expertise with practical field experience to address complex structural challenges.Our commitment to excellence extends through construction administration, forensic analysis, and capital reserve planning services. By integrating schematic design with final documentation, we provide comprehensive support from concept to completion. Our team's extensive experience with historic preservation and facade restoration demonstrates our ability to maintain structural integrity while meeting modern standards. Through personalized service and rigorous quality control, we help clients achieve their construction goals efficiently and reliably. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures clients receive technically sound solutions that balance innovation with practical implementation.
Services
New Construction
Historic Services
Restoration
Contractor Services
Pre-Purchase Services
Construction Administration
Capital Reserve Studies
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined structural engineering experience
- Our engineers hold P.E. certifications in 11 states
- We provide comprehensive services from design to construction completion
- We specialize in historic preservation and facade restoration
- We maintain cutting-edge technology for precise engineering documentation
Services
New Construction
Structural Design Associates provides comprehensive new construction engineering services. Our team creates detailed structural plans for residential and commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with current building codes. We develop schematic designs, construction documents, and perform field inspections to verify proper implementation of our engineering specifications.
Historic Services
Our historic preservation services focus on maintaining structural integrity while respecting original architectural elements. We conduct on-site inspections, structural analysis, and develop remediation plans that preserve historical accuracy while meeting modern safety standards and building code requirements for heritage structures.
Restoration
Structural restoration services include evaluating existing conditions, developing repair strategies, and implementing solutions for distressed structures. We create maintenance plans and provide construction management oversight to restore structural functionality while maintaining original design elements and ensuring long-term durability.
Contractor Services
We offer comprehensive contractor support including construction administration, bid process management, and scope definition. Our team provides technical guidance, resolves field issues, and ensures project execution aligns with engineering specifications while maintaining budgetary controls throughout the construction process.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration services include field inspections, shop drawing reviews, and contractor communication. We ensure all construction work meets approved plans, verify material specifications, and respond to technical inquiries throughout the building process to guarantee proper implementation of engineering designs.
People
Andrew G. Scheerer
Principal Engineer
25+ years structural engineering experience with licenses in 9 states. Specializes in historic restoration and expert witness testimony. Holds advanced degrees from Drexel University and the University of Maryland.
John E. McCormick
Associate Engineer
Registered PE in PA and DE with expertise in facade restoration and foundation repairs. Graduated from Penn State with civil engineering degree. Experienced in Philadelphia and Phoenixville projects.
Eric Arendt
Project Manager
20+ years design and construction management experience. Holds architecture degree from University of the Arts. Specializes in Chester County residential renovations and commercial projects.
Anthony Waterer
Project Manager
Experienced in waterproofing systems, masonry restoration, and residential/commercial drawing creation. Holds technical education background with focus on physics and mathematics. Active in community theater design.
Michele Szwarc
Office Administrator
Supports engineering staff and manages client communications. Handles administrative operations with attention to detail. Active in local community activities and gardening.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide new construction design, historic restoration, structural rehabilitation, construction administration, and pre-purchase condition assessments for residential and commercial properties.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across 11 states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and Virginia, with our main office located in Downingtown, PA.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our engineers have over 60 combined years of experience with Professional Engineering licenses in multiple states and advanced degrees in structural engineering.
Can you handle historic building restoration projects?
Yes, we specialize in historic preservation with expertise in maintaining structural integrity while meeting modern building codes and standards.
How do you ensure quality construction documentation?
We use advanced technology for precise engineering drawings and maintain rigorous quality control through all project phases from schematic design to final inspection.
