Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Services in Sarasota, FL
Wilson Structural has been delivering comprehensive structural engineering solutions since 1997. Founded in Colorado Springs by Richard Dean Wilson, the company relocated to Sarasota, Florida in 1998 to better serve growing demand in the Southeast. Our team of licensed professionals specializes in structural design, construction administration, and threshold inspection for residential, commercial, and institutional projects. With expertise in concrete, steel, timber, and masonry systems, we provide tailored solutions for high-rise buildings, historic structures, and complex developments.Our commitment to proactive collaboration ensures seamless integration with design teams throughout project lifecycles. Holding active licenses in multiple states and recognized for innovative wood design contributions, we combine technical excellence with responsive client service. As a family-owned business, we maintain a hands-on approach while expanding our capabilities to tackle increasingly sophisticated projects. Our portfolio demonstrates decades of successful delivery across Florida and the Southeastern United States.
Services
Structural Design
Concrete Design
Wood Design
Steel Design
Threshold Inspection
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of structural engineering expertise across diverse project types
- Our team includes licensed threshold inspectors with multi-state certifications
- We provide comprehensive services from initial design through construction administration
- Our engineers have contributed to national wood design standards development
- We maintain active NCEES records for rapid registration in additional states
Services
Structural Design
Wilson Structural provides comprehensive structural design solutions for new construction and renovation projects. Our engineers create optimized systems using concrete, steel, timber, and masonry materials. We specialize in high-rise buildings, historic structures, and complex commercial developments requiring specialized engineering solutions.
Concrete Design
Our concrete design expertise includes post-tension systems, tilt-up construction, and high-rise applications. We develop efficient structural systems that meet both functional requirements and aesthetic goals. Our team has extensive experience with concrete solutions for residential, commercial, and institutional projects.
Wood Design
Wilson Structural's wood design capabilities include traditional and engineered timber systems. Our founder contributed to national wood design standards development. We provide innovative solutions for residential, commercial, and specialty structures requiring sustainable timber construction methods.
Steel Design
Our steel design services cover structural systems for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and specialty structures. We optimize steel framing solutions for strength, cost-effectiveness, and constructability. Our engineers have extensive experience with complex steel connections and detailing requirements.
Threshold Inspection
As licensed threshold inspectors, we provide comprehensive inspection services for Florida's special inspection requirements. Our team ensures compliance with building codes for structural systems in high-risk occupancy buildings. We maintain experienced field representatives to support construction phase quality assurance.
People
Richard D. Wilson
Founder
Founded Wilson Structural in 1997 after working with the US Forest Service. Developed expertise in wood design standards. Led company relocation to Florida in 1998 to expand market reach.
Beth A. Wilson
Founder
Co-founded Wilson Structural with her husband. Provides administrative leadership and business development support. Active in shaping company culture and client relationships.
Anthony R. Wilson
Manager, Sarasota Office
Licensed Professional Engineer managing Sarasota operations. Graduated from University of South Florida with civil engineering degree. Oversees project execution and client coordination.
Kevin P. Kemp
Manager, South Tampa Office
Licensed Professional Engineer leading Tampa operations. University of Florida graduate with extensive regional experience. Manages complex projects and field operations across multiple jurisdictions.
Marc Pellet
Engineering Intern
Registered Engineering Intern with dual degrees in civil and architectural engineering. Supports design teams with technical analysis and documentation. Brings fresh perspective to project teams.
Questions
What types of projects does Wilson Structural handle?
We work on residential, commercial, and institutional projects including high-rises, historic buildings, and specialty structures across Florida and the Southeast.
How long has Wilson Structural been in business?
We've provided structural engineering services since our founding in 1997 by Richard Dean Wilson in Colorado Springs.
What areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, we serve clients throughout Florida and the Southeastern United States with multi-state licensing capabilities.
What makes Wilson Structural different?
Our combination of 25+ years' experience, family-owned approach, and technical expertise in diverse structural systems sets us apart in the engineering field.
Are you licensed for threshold inspections?
Yes, we are licensed threshold inspectors in Florida with experienced field representatives for special inspection requirements.
What materials do you work with?
Our engineers design systems using concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and specialty materials for comprehensive structural solutions.
