Industrial Insights: Designing and Building New Industrial Buildings (Series Part 5)

Casey Stevenson has extensive experience consulting on industrial building and non-building structures, investigating structural and vibration issues, rehabilitating existing structures, and providing construction engineering services. He excels in managing complex technical projects and leading multi-disciplinary teams, always striving for collaborative solutions. He specializes in the design and behavior of steel and concrete structures, large equipment supports and foundations, vibration analysis, and industrial facilities. His leadership fosters cooperation and design integration, leading to innovative outcomes that exceed client expectations. He is committed to advancing the field and dedicated to using his expertise to advise clients on complex engineering challenges.

Matt Johnson brings a multidisciplinary approach to design and construction, combining a passion for innovation with a focus on value and client results. He leads a diverse team that designs, investigates, and rehabilitates buildings and infrastructure, structurally complex building enclosures, and non-traditional structures, including complex concrete formwork, structural steel construction, and temporary structures. He has a wide range of experience in both designing and evaluating rail maintenance facilities, including integrating equipment and systems with the building’s structural framing. He specializes in delivering value at all stages of planning, design, procurement, fabrication, and construction.

Carlos Ortega specializes in structural engineering analysis and design. He has collaborated on a range of projects related to new design, investigation, and rehabilitation of structures subjected to natural hazards, high winds, seismic forces, fire, blast loads, and other typical loading conditions. He has extensive experience in blast analysis and design for oil and gas facilities, forensic engineering for construction disputes, marine infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean, structural design under environmental loads, reinforced concrete structures for geotechnical purposes, structural condition assessments, and movable drilling structures. His research experience includes the analysis and design of externally bonded FRP strengthening systems for existing concrete structures. He has authored numerous papers and remains heavily involved in the industry, with a focus on educating others.

Eric Olson specializes in designing, evaluating, and investigating building enclosure systems, including windows and curtain walls, cladding and veneer systems, roofing, and plaza and below-grade waterproofing for industrial facilities. He has provided design consulting and peer review for new construction across a range of buildings for industrial, commercial, residential, and industrial clients. His investigation experience includes hurricane and storm-related damage, design and construction defect claims, surety claims, litigation related to building enclosure systems, and enclosure system condition assessments for due diligence purposes or establishing maintenance and replacement needs.

Matthew Sherman specializes in construction operations; concrete material planning, placement, and evaluation; and durability and repair. He specializes in field investigation, evaluation and testing, flatwork, and durability. He works with owners, contractors, engineers, and designers to improve performance, avoid issues, and respond appropriately to the dynamic challenges that arise in the construction industry. He has written and lectured frequently on concrete assessment, repair, and durability.