How the Partnership works

Start getting high quality engineering plans on-budget and in a quick turnaround time. Architects who use Design Everest get their projects completed, and a building permit approved faster. Our focus on value engineering helps our customers save on construction costs. Learn how our architectural partnership can deliver results for you.

Consultation

To start, a Design Everest associate schedules a phone consultation with you to fully understand your needs.
Quick Turnaround

Once we have an understanding of your needs and you have an understanding of the process, we start working on your project right away. Our goal is to work as one cohesive team.
RESPONSIVE CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

If needed, we have a dedicated contact number and an e-mail ID to assist contractors during construction. They are (888) 512-3152 and constructionsupport@designeverest.com

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OUR SERVICES

Design Everest provides a wide array of engineering and related services. We provide residential structural engineering services from foundation and retaining wall inspections to ground-up new home construction. We also provide commercial structural engineering services such as tenant improvements and larger mixed-use and new construction projects.

We have engineers located in all major metropolitan areas as well as many smaller counties throughout California.

ABOUT US

Design Everest is a leading, technology driven supplier of engineering services for residential and commercial construction.

We work with homeowners, architects, contractors, developers, and investors to deliver high-quality engineering on time and within budget. Since we began operations in 2005, we have completed over 4,000 projects throughout California.

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Benefits of Partnering with Design Everest

Experience and
High Quality
- Professionals with 10-35 years of experience
- California-licensed professionals vetted to meet our high standards
Cost Predictability
- Know all costs in advance with fixed fee services
- Inclusive of plan check responses
Value Engineering
- Value engineering solutions by experienced engineers
- Cost effective approach
Ability to Take on a
Project Anytime
- Design Hub - our proprietary data and PM system efficiently forecasts and optimizes resources
- Ability to take on projects of any size, any time while maintaining quality and timelines
Responsiveness and
Quick Turnaround
- Dedicated Customer Success Manager & Project Manager for each project
- Prompt responses to architect partners
- Faster delivery and high customer satisfaction
No surprises
- Get intermediate schematic designs for feedback
- Iterative approach to project management
Breadth of
Expertise
- Expertise in a wide range of Residential and Commercial services
- A la carte option – use our services when and where you need them
Technology
- Reinvented traditional processes with data and technological innovation

The Design Hub

The Design Hub is our proprietary, free-to-use in-browser software that enables efficient collaboration, project management, and facilitation of many common tasks. It tracks the status of a project in real time while also storing and organizing all the project files in one place. The Design Hub keeps everyone up-to-date on revisions made by architects, engineers, drafters, and other related parties. This cutting-edge solution for the AEC industry professionals enables efficient project delivery like never before in our industry. The Design Hub is proving to be a competitive advantage to all our users.

Architects turn to Design Everest because

We cater to last minute structural engineering needs

When your existing engineering partners may be overworked or unresponsive, we are happy to jump in to address your immediate engineering needs. We have the capacity to handle hundreds of concurrent engineering projects.
Our account managers know how to handle impatient or high touch clients

We are happy to manage any difficult client relationships so that you can focus on your work. Our added value is that we can handhold the client though the multitude of experts needed to complete any project.

We are cost conscious

We understand the importance of keeping any project within budget. Our account managers are committed to helping the client keep their construction and material costs low. We are able to assist clients to source the most cost-effective resources for their project.
We have expertise in most Structural Engineering project types

We are capable of handling projects of any size and also any type, be it Residential or Commercial. Our structural engineers are state certified & licensed and have collective experience catering to most structural engineering needs as elaborated on this page.

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Commercial Projects

Holiday Inn Express, Sunnyvale, CA

Ground-up 5-story Holiday Inn Express Hotel;

Used 2 story steel and concrete podium topped with wood construction to reduce material costs
Investigated and utilized a unique foundation system (geopiers) to cut excavation and material costs by 50%
Provided peer-reviews of all disciplines to minimize plan check comments

(Owner: Hiten Suraj, Architect: Eric Jacobsen)

Collier Office Building, Livermore, CA

Delivered the structural engineering for a new ground-up three-story office building
The engineering inclusive of the seismic retrofit
9,500 sq. ft.

Preschool tenant improvement, Fairfield, CA

Delivered the engineering plans
Preschool with playground

Commercial Tenant Improvement, San Francisco, CA

Structural Engineering for Vertical and Horizontal addition of 5,000 sq.ft. of residential space to an existing mixed-use structure with historical facade.
Engineering design optimized to ensure preservation of historic facade
Collaboration with Architect to reduce steel moment frame linear footage by approximately 70% while maintaining architectural vision and structural stability

Sushi Confidential, San Jose

Structural design of entire outside bar and sitting area;

Collaborated with client and contractor on site to ensure restaurant interior was not impacted during construction

Starbucks

Multiple Locations

Year: 2018

Highlights: Engineering plans and roof load calculations for upgrading HVAC equipment

Fedex Kinkos

Multiple Locations

Tenant Improvements, including changes to floor plans and removal of CMU structural Load Bearing Walls.

Nom Nom Sandwich Shop

Owner: Tram Dyck | Architect: Donn Merria

Berkeley

Year: 2018

Highlights: Structural engineering for the storage area above the office.

Coit Tower Food Kiosk, San Francisco

Year: 2018

Highlights: Engineering design for a food kiosk that must be removable within 48 hours, if needed.

Commercial tenant improvement, Sacramento, CA

Tenant improvement of an office
Delivered the architecture (via a partner) and structural engineering

Commercial tenant improvement, Hayward, CA

Tenant improvement of an office
Delivered the structural engineering and drafting

Commercial tenant improvement, Livermore, CA

Tenant improvement of an office building
Delivered the engineering

Equipment foundation and commercial tenant improvement, San Jose, CA

Delivered the structural engineering, architecture (via a partner) for new partition walls and equipment foundation
Delivered electrical plans for the installed machinery

Seismic Retrofit, Los Angeles, CA

Delivered the engineering for the seismic retrofit for a multi-family residence

Residential Projects

Civil Engineering for a Condominium, San Gabriel, CA

Delivered the civil engineering for a condominium project
Lot area = 8,000 sq. ft.
Covered area = 4,700 sq. ft.

Pool House, Folsom, CA

Delivered the architecture (via a partner), engineering, and energy permit (Title 24) calculations
Main house area = 2,668 sq. ft., detached pool house area = 647 sq. ft., porch area = 314 sq. ft.

Two-story home and carport, Santa Rosa, CA

Delivered the architecture (via a partner), civil engineering, structural engineering, energy permit (Title 24) calculations and MEP plans
Two-story, single-family residence and carport
1,657 sq. ft.

Large Single-Story Custom House, Palm Springs, CA

New 3,260 sq. ft. home with a 955 sq. ft. garage with 4 beds and 4 baths
Provided Architecture Permit set (via partner), Structural Engineering, Title 24 and Civil Engineering including the grading plan, drainage plan, and the erosion control plan

Large two story custom house, San Bernardino, CA

New 4,527 sq. ft. home with a 828 sq. ft. garage with 4 bed and 3 baths including 2 guest rooms
We prepared the Architectural Permit set (via partner), Structural Engineering and MEP plans for the new house which includes the sewer, water and gas line mapping; air conditioner unit; water heating unit and complete electrical map for the house

New custom home, Fremont, California

New 3,900 sq. ft. custom home with 4 beds and 4 baths
Also included an ADU of 900 sq. ft. with 1 bed and 1 bath and a 400 sq.ft. garage
We delivered the Structural Engineering

New Custom Home Woolsey Fire Rebuild, Malibu, California

Complete Fire rebuild of a two-story 2,907 sq. ft. home with 3 beds and 3 baths
We prepared the Architectural Permit set (via partner), Structural Engineering, Title 24 and CAL Green

Home Addition, San Jose, CA

Two custom homes;

Expansion and interior remodel that included a new master bedroom, media room, partial roof renovation and expansion
Single story house
Delivered the architecture (via a partner) and engineering plans

New custom home, Los Angeles, CA

New single story with 1,000 sq. ft. home and 440 sq.ft. garage on the lower level
Delivered the Structural Engineering

Two custom homes, Mammoth Lakes

Two custom homes;

Nine custom homes with two stories
Provided architecture permit sets, engineering and consulted with energy permits for every house

Custom Home, Hayward, CA

Two large multi-story custom homes;

Developed architectural permit sets, 3D models, and civil and structural engineering plans.
The projects include various features such as a swimming pool, patios and garages.

New custom home, Santa Rosa, CA

New custom house after wildfire damage
Wooden construction
Delivered architecture (via a partner), civil engineering and Title 24 calculations

New custom home, Santa Rosa, CA

New custom house after wildfire damage
Wooden construction
Delivered the full architecture permit set and Title 24 calculations

New custom home, Santa Rosa, CA

New custom house after wildfire damage
Wooden construction two story house
Delivered the full architecture permit set and Title 24 calculations

Fire Rebuild, Santa Rosa, California

Fire rebuild of a large single story house with concrete and wood construction
Performed the architectural, engineering and title 24 portion and also the project required attention to lot of custom details in a quick 4 week turnaround

New custom home, Los Gatos, CA

Delivered the civil and structural engineering, energy permit (Title 24) calculations, and architecture
Large multi-story custom home with a swimming pool

Exterior remodeling, San Francisco, CA

Exterior remodel of a 15 story building
Developer: Mosser

Mosser Companies, San Francisco, CA

On-site evaluations, additions, deck engineering, and preparation of conversion plans;

Submitted deliverables for each unit within a week, allowing them to speed up the building upgrades and leasing.

3 new custom homes, Imperial Beach, CA

Delivered the architecture (via a partner) and energy permit (Title 24) calculations

Large single-family home, San Bernadino, CA

10,039 sq. ft. single family home with a 3009 sq. ft. garage and 862 sq. ft. guest
house
Delivered the architecture (via a partner), engineering, and energy permit (Title 24) calculations

Bedroom addition, Santa Rosa, CA

New master bedroom and master bathroom addition the rear of the house
Remodel the existing master bedroom, attached bathroom and closets
New master bedroom area = 499 sq.ft.
Delivered the architecture (via a partner) and structural engineering

Second-story addition & home remodel, Burlingame, San Mateo, CA

Addition of a second-story to a one-story single-family home
Second-story features a master bedroom, master bathroom and further space for 2 bedrooms and a bathroom
Remodel the existing living room, kitchen, master bedroom, and master bathroom to a living-dining-kitchen space
Second story area = 872 sq.ft.

Interior Remodel, Santa Cruz, CA

Convert the existing garage into a living room and add an attached carport beside the house
Remodel the master bathroom and closet to expand the closet
Existing garage area = 260 sq. ft.
Delivered the architecture (via a partner) and structural engineering

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- Rob Los Angeles

I have worked with 4-5 engineers over the last two years of running my architecture firm. Sadly, I hadn't quite found an engineer that was a good fit for me. After working with Design Everest on 3-4 projects in the last few months, I've been really impressed. They have a clear pricing structure, thorough drawings and calculation. They have taken the initiative to drive project progress and work well with owners and consultants. Highly recommended if you need any structural work done in the Bay Area!

- Danny B.

We have used Design Everest on two projects now. One in Soquel and one in Capitola. We have enjoyed working with them, and they have a very fast turn around time. We will continue to work with Design Everest on our future projects.

- Samantha Aberle

Our company, City Construction, has had
nothing but positive experiences.

I have had the pleasure to work one on one with Design Everest. Our company, City Construction, has had nothing but positive experiences with their entire team thus far. Whenever time is of the essence, they continuously meet our needs every single time and are very helpful when we have questions throughout the process. I wouldn't hesitate to refer them to any of my clients, friends or family.

- MARY S. Oakland

Great communication through the process. I would use them again.

- Christine P

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