Testimonials
What People Say about Element
Testimonials
Read about what our clients and partners think about working with us.
"I really loved working with you guys. So impressed we still have structural engineers out there that can understand real construction process and materials and find common sense solutions that are in-step with structural calculations that work without just throwing the "kitchen sink" at the problem instead of using a calculator. Very poor Architectural design on this job made it even more challenging for the structural engineering but with you guys it was actually enjoyable working through it all!
I want to work with you guys again."
Dan Batezell, Project Superintendent Devcon Construction
"As a high-end design-build contractor, I've worked with several structural engineers. I've found Element Structural Engineers to be responsive, knowledgeable, and efficient with their work. Custom homes typically require significant design support during the foundation and framing phases, and Element has kept pace with our projects, providing good recommendations without driving up the budget. Also, we've adopted working in a BIM design environment, and Element is one of a few residential engineers that has taken the dive."
Mark Blackman, President, Custom Dreams Construction Group
"In a short period of time, Element Structural Engineers has established themselves as one of our firm's favorite structural engineers. Thuy Fontelera and her staff offer the rare trifecta of professional service: great quality, at a fair price, with timely turnarounds. One of the great things about working with the team at ESE is that they all make a concerted effort to understand the architectural intent of a project prior to beginning their design work. When we develop a project with complex geometries and critical tolerances (which quite frankly, is most of the time!), we know that Thuy and her staff will make every effort to find economical, elegant structural solutions for our designs.
For a project to get built without hiccups there must be careful coordination between the architectural and structural drawings, and a steady stream of communication between the engineer and contractor. Element excels in both areas. In some ways, the best structural engineers are like an offensive lineman in the NFL; their best work goes unnoticed, and it is only their mistakes that get flagged for all to see. Despite the relative complexity of the assignments we give ESE, they have done a remarkable job of avoiding those embarrassing "penalties."
We look forward to many successful future projects with Thuy and her team of excellent engineers!"
Eugene H. Sakai, AIA, LEED® AP, Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
"I have worked with Element Structural Engineers on several projects, and they have shown true professionalism in their work. They solve the structural issues with great creativity and in a timely manner. My jobs are always on time and the drawings and calculations are very clear, which facilitate the permitting process and construction of the projects. I will continue using their professional service as my preferred structural engineer."
Ramiro Torres, Principal Architect, TOPA Architecture
"We bring all of our projects requiring engineering to Element Structural Engineers. Their extensive knowledge, practical approach and timely response makes it a pleasure to work with the team."
Mollyanne Sherman, CID, CKD, CBD, CGBP, CAPS, Owner & Lead Designer, MAC Design
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