Atlanta Community Food Bank
Atlanta, GA | Atlanta Community Food Bank | Industrial
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PES Structural Engineers, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
Structural Design Expertise You Can Trust
- Services
- 12
- Offices
- 2
- Projects
- 14
- Leaders
- 9
- Founded
- 1988
Overview
PES Structural Engineers, Inc. is one of the largest single-discipline structural engineering firms on the east coast, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with a regional office in Hartford, Connecticut serving the northeast AEC community. Founded in 1988, PES has built long-term partnerships with architects, developers, design-builders, general contractors, institutions, and government agencies. PES delivers structural engineering across a broad range of markets - including distribution and manufacturing, entertainment, government, healthcare, education, residential, and commercial - with a team of experts in adaptive reuse, complex renovations, and ground-up design.
- Founded
- 1988
Services
Structural Design
Structural design across a range of materials and systems, including structural analysis for wind, seismic, and vibration.
Protective Design
Protective design for federal courthouses, company operations facilities, and mortar-resistant building envelopes.
Assessments and Condition Studies
Structural condition assessments for existing structures, verifying compliance with applicable building code requirements.
Digital Practices and Lean Design
Project management guidelines and technology workflows that improve internal efficiencies and increase communications and collaboration.
Construction Engineering and Support Services
Structural support services during construction, from reinforcing existing building columns to analyzing elevated slabs for construction equipment.
Industries
Firm type
Project types
Projects
Ball Aluminum Cup Facility
Manufacturing
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Yanmar | Manufacturing
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Omaha, NE | Republic National Distributing Company | Industrial
View project sourceElectric Boat Nuclear Support Facility
Electric Boat | Defense
View project sourceNetwork Operations Center II & III
Mission Critical Facilities
View project sourceTrader Joe's
Trader Joe's | Industrial
View project sourceAtlanta Metro Studios
Atlanta, GA | Arts & Culture
View project sourceSecond Line Stages Expansion
Arts & Culture
View project sourceGrange Castle Media Park
Arts & Culture
View project sourceCongressional Country Club
Congressional Country Club | Sports & Recreation
View project sourceGreat Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge | Hospitality
View project sourceMyers Park Country Club Renovation
Myers Park Country Club | Sports & Recreation
View project sourceMarietta Country Club Tennis, Pool & Fitness Center
Marietta, GA | Marietta Country Club | Sports & Recreation
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Affiliations
Leadership
Chad Forster
Principal | President
Chad Boyea
Principal
David Aucoin
Principal
Michael Planer
Principal
Stefan Keuller
Principal
Travis Paul
Principal
John O'Brien
Senior Associate | Director of Engineering
Erik Swerdlow
Associate Principal
Sarah Scarborough
Associate Principal | Operations Manager
Publications
World of Concrete 2026: High-Performance Concrete Slabs Key Takeaways
article | 2026
View publicationGeorgia Building Code Changes 2026: What IBC 2024 Means for Structural Design
article | 2026
View publicationContinuing Our Legacy of Leadership: PES Announces Transition from Michael Planer to Chad Forster as President
article | 2025
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