Architects

New Buildings

We are active in both the public and private sector. Our public sector work includes K-12 Education, Colleges and Universities and other Institutional work.

Our private sector work includes medical facilities, office and commercial buildings, churches and design of industrial facilities, especially for the food processing and distribution industry.

We use Building Information Modeling for new construction projects. Our services using BIM can range from simple models for visualization and production of 2-D documents, to more detailed models for use in detailing packages.

Existing Facilities

We provide a variety of services for the analysis and rehabilitation of existing facilities. We have been active in seismic remediation work for over 40 years, beginning with early work for the Seattle School District.

We are frequently involved in the rehabilitation of other facilities that have deteriorated because of environmental exposure, including food storage facilities and waterfront structures.

Contractors

One of PSM’s largest areas of expertise is providing structural design for design/build teams, usually contractor-led. Because of our experience on these teams, we can rapidly focus in on critical design issues, and, come up with solutions for evaluation by the team. During construction, we understand and respond to the need for quick answers and solutions to field issues. We are able to redesign rapidly if unforeseen field conditions require an alternate approach or solution.

We work closely with contractors in the design of temporary structures, including excavation shoring, crane support, and analysis and design for temporary support of permanent structures.

PSM also uses Building Information Modeling for our projects. BIM aids the contractor by helping in the estimating, detailing, and field construction process. We can build a model for the contractor’s use if no model is used during design.

Facility Owners

PSM works directly with owners of facilities, both in the private sector (for profit and non-profit), and institutional owners in the public sector. Facility owners look to us to ensure that structural work for any new or existing building is done to reflect their priorities.

We have extensive experience in rapidly providing focused and useful analysis and reports for existing structures for seismic hazards and general structural condition issues.

We work with facility owners regularly to provide structural design services to add mechanical equipment to rooftops and to house medical and refrigeration equipment.

Owners recommend our presence on a design team for new facilities not only because of our experience and reputation but also because our cost-conscience design saves money. Our high level of services adds to the effectiveness of all team members to reach project goals.