Macintosh Engineering

General information

Firm Profile

MacIntosh Engineering, structural engineers, has offices in Wilmington, Delaware, Wayne, Pennsylvania and Lewes, Delaware. The firm was established in 1999 to provide enhanced structural engineering services for the local architectural and construction community with an emphasis on service, quality and economy.

The staff of MacIntosh Engineering has over 150 years of combined experience in the design of structural engineering projects. This extensive background allows MacIntosh Engineering to draw upon a vast resource of project experience. Our staff is registered in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and over a dozen other states in the region.

MacIntosh Engineering provides responsive service and is strongly committed to meeting project budgets and deadlines in an effort to realize the owner’s goals and expectations. We believe this philosophy, with our desire to form long-term relationships with our clients, is what has made us an industry leader in our discipline.

Philosophy

MacIntosh Engineering applies a consistent philosophy to all projects:

• Establishment of project parameters and requirements
• Testing and evaluation of existing materials
• Thorough investigation of structural alternatives
• Selection of the optimal structural system
• Economy, creativity and efficiency of design
• Clarity and precision in drawing presentation
• Responsiveness to the owner’s project schedule and budget
• A rigorous quality control program
• Consistent communication & collaboration

Design Methodology

Throughout the design process, MacIntosh Engineering relies on practical engineering design, comprehensive knowledge of applicable codes and familiarity with construction techniques to develop creative, unique design solutions. These skills are supplemented with the latest design & drafting hardware/software (REVIT, RAM Structural System, ADAPT, AutoCAD 2010, etc.) to provide high quality, cost-effective and constructible designs. The experience gained through design work performed directly for contractors is incorporated into each design, ensuring ease of construction.

Project Delivery

MacIntosh Engineering is experienced with all methods of project delivery. We are comfortable with the conventional bid process, but particularly enjoy the pace and enthusiasm of the fast track and design-build methods of delivery. We commonly are requested to prepare accelerated foundation concrete and steel packages, and can successfully support even the most ambitious of construction schedules.

Structural Engineering

Design - Structural design is the core of our business and the expertise that drives all of our efforts. We pride ourselves on our ability to produce creative, practical and economical designs to suit the specific needs of each client and project.

Value Engineering - Our clients appreciate our extensive experience with a wide range of structural systems and applications. When we are asked to provide a “fresh look” at projects with budgetary issues, we can suggest and quickly explore more economical options and assist contractors and owners in evaluating alternatives to get their projects back on track.

Building Component Design - An exciting and expanding sector of our practice is the design of building components directly for subcontractors. Components include miscellaneous metals, structural steel, concrete, post-tensioned concrete, pre-cast concrete wall panels and light gage steel framing. Our familiarity with these materials is incorporated into constructability aspects and detailing for all of our projects.

Quality Control - MacIntosh Engineering uses our “Four Quarter System” to monitor project assurance/quality control. This system of checks and balances at each step of the design and construction process ensures the highest quality finished product.

Project Types

The staff of MacIntosh Engineering provides structural engineering services for a variety of project types and sizes. Our clients include owners, architects, and contractors. The following is a representative list of our project experience:

• Corporate Office Facilities
• Educational Facilities
• Warehouse & Flex Buildings
• Existing Structures-Adaptive Reuse
• Façade Restoration, Evaluations
• Medical Facilities
• Industrial/Manufacturing Facilities
• Municipal/Government/Institutional Buildings
• Libraries
• Eldercare
• Churches & Chapels
• Parking Garages-Structural Design, Functional Design, Repair & Restoration
• Hotels & Motels
• Retail
• Apartment Buildings
• Custom Residences
• Airport Hangars & Training Centers