Existing-building work starts with understanding the structure that is already there. Melqart evaluates existing systems, identifies structural constraints, and develops strengthening or modification strategies that respond to seismic demands, new loads, and changing building use.
When an existing building needs seismic evaluation, strengthening, a major alteration, added loads, a change in use, or structural upgrades to support a renovation or reuse strategy.
Core seismic & existing buildings capabilities.
Review of existing gravity and lateral systems to understand seismic vulnerabilities and project-specific strengthening needs.
Design of targeted structural upgrades including new frames, walls, collectors, anchors, connections, and local reinforcement.
Engineering for new openings, added floor or roof area, equipment loads, tenant improvements, and changes to existing load paths.
Structural coordination when an existing building is repurposed, modernized, or modified for a new program.
Where seismic & existing buildings can support a project.
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Evaluation is commonly needed when a building is being altered, expanded, retrofitted, damaged, repurposed, or reviewed for seismic performance.
Yes. Client project materials show seismic retrofit and strengthening work on existing commercial and residential structures.
Project-specific phasing and constructability can be considered where work must be coordinated with existing operations or constrained sites.
Tell us what you are building, where the project is, and what stage it is in. We will help determine the appropriate next step.
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