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While other engineers may rush to conclude a project can’t be done instead of searching for solutions for their clients, Baldridge & Associates Structural Engineering, Inc. (BASE) enjoys employing the engineering creativity that is necessary to work with innovative architects and challenging projects. We have the ability to provide cutting-edge structural design with consideration for practical applications in the real world of a construction project. When the only solution presents itself as expensive or risky, we will consult with our client, making all attempts to find the most feasible solution.
Our staff strives to provide efficient, economical structures so that more of a project budget is made available for the finishes and amenities that often determine a project’s success. Economy can be obtained by applying the latest technology in an innovative manner, routinely exploring cost-saving alternatives, listening carefully, and collaborating in partnership with all members of the design team. Our numerous successful value engineering, design-build projects, and the resulant savings in cost and schedule attest to BASE’s attention to economy and constructibility.
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BASE’s experience includes an extensive inventory of commercial projects. Ranging from new construction to renovation, BASE continues to deliver to clients commercial and technical solutions that create exceptional value. We proactively find solutions for our clients to best achieve their goals; for without our clients’ success, we could not succeed ourselves. This requires working with our clients to understand their unique requirements which are not engineering related but require consideration in our engineering approach. These can be as diverse as allowing for future renovations, working towards an early completion or even creating a more durable and robust structure.
“Our staff enjoys the challenge of commercial projects that utilize engineering creativity to successfully complete cost and time sensitive projects.”
PARKING STRUCTURES »» Coming soon!
With a primarily functional use, it may be assumed that the approach to structural system selection for parking structures is
relatively simple. In addressing cost-effective options for parking structures however, there are many variables to consider. Of the primary structural systems, cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete and steel each have benefits that have to be given consideration. In addition, site constraints along with constantly changing material costs can factor into the final overall cost. At BASE, even a seemingly unglamorous parking structure can prove to be an interesting design challenge that utilizes our creativity to provide the client with value in the final product.
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BASE is very familiar with the specific procedures required for military projects including special inspections, design review and quality control. We are well-versed in the different requisites each branch of the military requests, making certain that quality does not stop at the design phase, but continues through the construction and completion of the project. We have a proven track record with the military including numerous commendations and awards for projects successfully completed on time and within budget.
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With successful experience on enough residential units to fill a city, BASE has proven itself as a leading designer of residential construction type. Evident by our wide range of experience with residential projects, our extensive knowledge encompasses the full range of housing types, from tract housing to custom luxury homes and mid-rise through high-rise construction. We are responsive to the special attention required to design structures that maximize the desired functionality, architectural expression and accommodation of high-quality finishes. BASE understands the importance of personal attention and focus on economical design required of successful residential projects.
MID-RISE RESIDENTIAL »» view
BASE is particularly capable of providing economical multi-story residential engineering solutions. This is particularly important to our clients as the structural cost component of multi-story buildings is a critical factor in the overall financial feasibility and success of a project. Our understanding and use of the latest technology in an innovative manner, routinely exploring cost-saving alternatives and listening carefully and collaborating with all design-team members provides an unmatched value to the overall process.
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The numerous challenges of building taller require the input of creative engineers to develop solutions that work to manage the forces of gravity, wind and seismic loads that become increasingly important with added height. A thorough understanding of both code prescriptive requirements and performance-based approaches can help to develop both a safe and efficient building. In working with the architect, subtle changes in building layout can result in additional efficiencies. The overall approach to efficient, and therefore sustainable, design can be further enhanced through our understanding and use of the latest high-strength materials and technology. BASE has a proven track record in comparison to other tall building designs that provides evidence of the success of our approach to tall building efficiency.
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We take pride in our talent for intricate detailing to create engaging and functional resort environments that encourage both hospitality and well-being. We enjoy working with both Architect and Contractor to develop an economical and common sense approach to the structural systems that allow a larger percentage of the project budget to be used on Architectural finishes and amenities that are critical to the success of resort projects.
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The challenge of school projects is in combining functionality with durability while still creating an aesthetic setting that encourages curiosity and learning. Of particular significance to the structural design is the special code requirement that schools be designed to an enhanced "essential facility" level. This is in recognition of the importance to safeguard our children by providing a higher level of safety in the event of a hurricane or earthquake. It takes a combination of collaboration and focus to achieve all of these important requirements within typically tight project budgets.
ANTITERRORISM/FORCE PROTECTION (AT/FP) »» view
BASE has emerged as the leading structural engineering consulting firm addressing antiterrorism/force protection (AT/FP) and blast mitigation in Hawaii. BASE has extensive experience incorporating the Department of Defense Antiterrorism/Force Protection Standards on new construction, major renovations and historic facilities. In addition, our office has made a commitment to stay current with state-of-the-art AT/FP and blast mitigation technology. This is evident by the investment BASE makes on continuing education, formal training and computational tools.
In addition to designing for progressive collapse mitigation, BASE is involved with assessing blast loadings on critical facilities that require an enhanced level of security or do not meet minimum stand off distances. As with many existing military facilities, special consideration must also be given to providing mitigation solutions that do not impact the historic nature of a building.
In order to provide our clients with the most state-of-the-art and cost-effective structural engineering solutions, BASE believes in investing in its people. Our staff has formal training in blast design and the DoD AT/FP Standards. Our capabilities are further enhanced by our ability to team up with the Security and Hazards Mitigation Alliance for integrated security and hazards management expertise.
MILITARY HOUSING »»view
SPECIAL PROJECTS »» view
BASE is always looking for unique projects on which to apply our innovative and creative engineering talents. We are a team that works tremendously hard, really enjoys what we do and is not afraid to investigate new technologies while exploring new project markets and styles.
