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perkinswill.com 55 Structural Engineering Services Florida Polytechnic University, Innovation, Science and Technology Building Lakeland, FL Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral Port Canaveral, FL As structural engineers, we collaborate with architects, owners and builders to achieve elegant structural solutions to meet the rigorous demands of the most technically challenging projects. Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice provides a complete range of structural design services for clients worldwide on projects of all sizes and complexity – from designing some of the world’s tallest buildings and longest spans, to engineering the most ambitious yet small-scale structures. In all our work, we continually challenge convention while striving to address the demands of constructability, sustainability, budget, function and aesthetic vision. New Design Designing structural frames for new buildings is the principal focus of our practice. We work collaboratively with architects, mechanical engineers, and contractors, to propose, study, and develop structural framing system alternatives for each project. Our integrated approach to developing the optimal structure considers not only material quantities, but also project economic, functional, and aesthetic needs. Alteration and Renovation Our services range from supporting programs for tenant or owner modification/upgrades, to full gut-renovations, modernization or adaptive re- use. We develop solutions that involve seismic upgrade, structural reinforcement for support of an expansion or change in use, and strengthening for blast force resistance. We have expertise in historic and vintage structural systems, applying our extensive knowledge of the behavior of construction systems to arrive at smart solutions. Service Integration Any successful building project requires an understanding of the interaction between structural systems, building skin, and architectural and mechanical systems. Our integrated services in building structure, skin and performance uniquely position us to serve our clients with this holistic perspective. Capabilities All of our structural designs are developed with building information models, using custom interoperability tools that enable us to work with virtually any design software. This interoperability and use of BIM enhances efficiency, accelerates delivery time, reduces change orders and preserves the design integrity as it moves across software platforms. Project Delivery Our project delivery strategy is customized to meet individual client needs. For design-bid-build, design-build, integrated project delivery or a hybrid, we understand the benefits and limitations of each approach and advise our clients on the most suitable choice. We routinely incorporate advanced detailing, saving time and ensuring accuracy of deliverables for the contractor and fabricator, and erection engineering and site logistics support to optimize the construction process.