Seismic & Existing Buildings in Los Angeles, California
Why work with Melqart
With engineering licenses in more than 40 states, our team provides reliable civil and structural engineering services nationwide. Depending on the jurisdiction, we offer the appropriate licensed expertise to support projects from initial planning and design through completion.
How we can help
Common ways seismic & existing buildings can support projects in Los Angeles.
Seismic evaluation
Review of existing gravity and lateral systems to understand seismic vulnerabilities and project-specific strengthening needs.
Retrofit and strengthening
Design of targeted structural upgrades including new frames, walls, collectors, anchors, connections, and local reinforcement.
Alterations and additions
Engineering for new openings, added floor or roof area, equipment loads, tenant improvements, and changes to existing load paths.
Adaptive reuse
Structural coordination when an existing building is repurposed, modernized, or modified for a new program.
Relevant experience in Los Angeles
Selected Melqart projects relevant to this service and location.
People behind the work
Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, Melqart combines structural engineering, project coordination, and construction-stage support across a multidisciplinary team.
FAQ
Does Melqart provide seismic and existing-building engineering in Los Angeles?
Melqart supports existing-building evaluation, retrofit, strengthening, alterations, and additions in Los Angeles depending on the structure and project requirements.
What types of existing-building projects can be evaluated in Los Angeles?
Typical scopes can involve renovations, tenant improvements, seismic upgrades, new openings, added loads, adaptive reuse, and other changes to an existing structural system.
Can Melqart support construction after a retrofit design is permitted?
Depending on scope, construction-phase support can include RFIs, submittals, field coordination, and responses to conditions discovered during construction.
Need seismic & existing buildings in Los Angeles?
Tell us what you are building, where the project is, and what stage it is in. We will help determine the appropriate next step.
Contact Melqart