Baldridge & Associates Structural Engineering, Inc. (BASE), Hawaii-based structural engineering firm, has expanded into the high-tech research and development market. The formation of BASE Research & Development, LLC was driven by successes in obtaining both private and federal research and development grants. This challenging effort is part of BASE’s commitment to being at the forefront of innovative structural concepts both for conventional construction and defensive projects related to Homeland Security and Department of Defense needs.

“There is a misconception that the construction industry is low-tech. The reality however, is that there are new materials and methods being explored to make buildings stronger and less expensive to build,” notes Steven Baldridge, President of BASE. “Our involvement in the research side of this work ultimately benefits both our clients and the community as a whole.”