Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Solutions in Conshohocken
A. W. Lookup Corporation has been delivering structural engineering expertise to architects, owners, and the building community since 1948. Founded by Arthur W. Lookup, our firm has engineered diverse projects spanning healthcare facilities, educational institutions, municipal buildings, and commercial structures. Our experience includes major hospital expansions, Penn State University developments, and historic renovations like Philadelphia's City Hall Tower. Our team of licensed engineers and CAD/BIM specialists prioritizes prompt, efficient solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. We focus on economical structural designs that streamline construction bidding and minimize on-site challenges.Our staff holds registrations in multiple states and maintains affiliations with leading industry organizations. We collaborate closely with clients to ensure successful project completion from concept to construction. Our principals bring decades of combined experience and specialized credentials, including LEED accreditation and certifications in structural engineering. We serve as prime professionals for complex structures like parking garages and industrial buildings. Our commitment to technical excellence and client partnership has sustained our reputation for over 70 years.
Services
Structural Design Engineering
Prime Professional Service
Consultation & Reports
Foundation Design
Superstructure Design
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of structural engineering experience.
- Our team includes licensed engineers in 12+ states.
- We provide economical structural solutions for complex projects.
- We offer prime professional services for special structures.
- Our principals hold advanced engineering certifications and LEED accreditation.
Associations and certifications
- American Concrete Institute
- American Institute of Steel Construction
- American Society of Civil Engineers
- Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers
- Carpenters Company of the City and County of Philadelphia
Services
Structural Design Engineering
Our structural design team creates customized solutions for diverse building types. We collaborate with architects to develop foundation and superstructure designs that meet project-specific requirements while maintaining cost efficiency. Our engineers ensure compliance with all relevant codes and standards throughout the design process.
Prime Professional Service
We act as lead professionals for complex structural projects including stadiums, parking garages, and industrial facilities. This comprehensive service covers complete design responsibility from initial concept through construction documentation and field observation.
Foundation Design
Our foundation design experts create customized support systems for various structures. We analyze soil conditions, structural loads, and environmental factors to develop optimal foundation solutions that ensure long-term stability and safety for commercial and residential buildings.
Superstructure Design
We design comprehensive superstructure systems for commercial and institutional buildings. Our services include framing plans, load calculations, and material specifications that balance structural integrity with cost-effective construction methods for both new builds and renovations.
Consultation & Reports
Our consultation services address complex structural challenges including machinery foundation design, litigation support, and condition assessments for historic buildings. We provide detailed technical reports with actionable recommendations for retrofitting and structural improvements.
People
Paul G. Wiedorn
President
President with BSCE and MSCE from Lehigh University. Licensed in 12 states, including structural engineer certification in Illinois. Member of multiple engineering institutes and LEED accredited professional.
John K. Gares
Vice President
Vice President with BSCE from Bucknell and MSCE from University of Virginia. Licensed in 9 states, certified structural engineer, and LEED accredited professional with expertise in complex structural systems.
Questions
What types of projects does A. W. Lookup specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare facilities, educational institutions, municipal buildings, commercial structures, and historic renovations. Our experience includes hospitals, universities, parking garages, and industrial buildings.
How long has A. W. Lookup been in business?
Our firm has provided structural engineering services since 1948, with over 70 years of continuous operation in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
Do you offer prime professional services?
Yes, we serve as prime professionals for projects where structural work is predominant, including stadiums, parking garages, and industrial buildings.
What makes your engineering approach unique?
We focus on economical solutions that streamline construction bidding and minimize field issues, combining technical expertise with client collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
Are your engineers licensed in multiple states?
Our engineers hold professional registrations in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Georgia, Massachusetts, Illinois, and five additional states.
Can you handle complex structural evaluations?
Yes, we provide consultation, studies, and reports for complex structural problems including machinery foundations, litigation support, and retrofitting of historic buildings.
