Public engineering firm profile
VAK Construction Engineering Services
Beaverton, OR
Whole-picture construction engineering and temporary structures design
- Services
- 27
- Offices
- 1
- Leaders
- 3
Overview
VAK Construction Engineering Services provides specialized construction engineering, temporary structures design, and erection engineering for heavy civil, bridge, marine, and transportation projects. Operating with a collaborative approach, it supports contractor clients with solutions spanning project conception, cost analysis, design engineering, and final detailing.
Services
Erection Engineering
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
Falsework & Formwork
Design and analysis of specialized temporary support systems, horizontal slab shoring, and concrete formwork.
Access Structures & Trestles
Design of temporary access systems and construction trestles to support heavy equipment and logistics.
Temporary Structures
Design and engineering of contractor-facing temporary works required during construction phases.
Crane & Heavy Lift Engineering
Critical lift planning, crane placement analysis, and rigging design to ensure safe load handling.
Structural & Safety Design
Structural engineering services encompassing seismic, safety, and specialized mechanical-interface designs.
Feasibility Studies
Engineering evaluation and planning for temporary structures and construction sequencing to support project bids.
Material Handling
Work in this area is organized into supported delivery tasks.
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Leadership
Ben J. Herndon
Managing Principal
P.E.
Ben J. Herndon is the Managing Principal of VAK Construction Engineering Services, LLC, bringing over 17 years of engineering experience in temporary, construction, and permanent structural design. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in business from Oregon State University. He holds professional engineering licenses in 18 states and is active as a second responder with Cal OES.
Alexis Koiv Michaud
Principal (Finance & Administration)
P.E.
Alexis Koiv Michaud is a Principal managing the financial and administrative divisions alongside her engineering practice. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Entrepreneurship from Oregon State University, a Master's degree in Structural Engineering from Portland State University, and previously worked as a Project Engineer with Kiewit Infrastructure Group. Her technical specialties include formwork, slab shoring, concrete reshoring, and seismic anchorage design.
Marty Cooper
Principal
P.E., S.E.
Marty Cooper is a Principal with over 13 years of construction engineering and temporary structures experience, in addition to seven years of permanent structural design. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from Michigan State University and is registered as a professional and structural engineer in 14 states. His past experience includes structural engineering roles at Kramer Gehlen & Associates and Lee / PACE Engineering.