Detailed, efficient and strong

Our Experience

Our civil/structural department is very familiar with the challenges of designing retrofits and additions in heavy industrial settings. From upgrading a problem pipe support structure to retrofitting spill-containment provisions or designing and building complete new structures, our group has successfully handled a broad range of challenges.

Project Types

• Steel structures
• Concrete and masonry
• Spill containment structures
• Seismic and structural assessments
• of existing buildings and support structures

Our Specialties

Particular expertise within Fransen’s Civil/Structural Department include:

• Dynamic analysis for vibration and seismic investigations
• Finite element analysis
• 3D modeling and design
• Application and interpretation of local codes

Why Fransen?

Our civil/structural team combines technical proficiency with such practical considerations as constructability, safety and operational constraints. Our clients know us for our flexibility and responsiveness – attributes which have contributed to our reputation for being able to respond very quickly to your needs. Our approach is critical to the success of sustaining and upgrading work in operating industrial facilities where spatial and operational constraints must always be considered.