STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN

At G.D. Gazis, our expertise in structural engineering and design extends across a diverse spectrum of building types. We have successfully undertaken projects in various sectors, including:

• Commercial and Residential

• Heavy Industrial and Foundries

• Underground Structures

• Bus Garages

• Storage Facilities and Warehouses

• Manufacturing

• Food Processing Plants

Our services encompass the entire project lifecycle, from initial planning and preliminary design to the production of final engineering and construction documents.

City of Chicago Inspection Reports and certificates

As a registered and licensed structural engineering firm, G.D. Gazis is authorized to perform essential examinations and inspections, producing necessary reports for compliance with the building department. Our capabilities include:

• Architectural and Structural Iron Inspection Report

• Critical and Invasive Examination Report for Water Tanks

• Exterior Wall Ongoing Inspection and Repair Report (short-form or critical examination) for High-Rise Exterior Walls and Enclosures Maintenance

• Complex Demolition Structural Condition Reports

• Excavation Certificates (Form 402)

• Rectifying Building Envelope Violations

Our qualified team ensures adherence to the City of Chicago's standards, providing comprehensive inspections and generating required documentation.

Construction Loan Draw Inspections

G.D. Gazis collaborates seamlessly with lenders to facilitate a streamlined construction loan draw process. Our experience includes conducting payout inspections for a range of projects, encompassing single-family residential, multi-unit residential (multi-story), commercial, and industrial buildings.

Construction administration

G.D. Gazis offers comprehensive Construction Administration Services to ensure the smooth execution of construction projects. Our dedicated team oversees the entire construction process, providing valuable support from project commencement to completion. Services include project coordination, contractor communication, on-site inspections, and the facilitation of timely and efficient project delivery. Trust G.D. Gazis for expert Construction Administration, ensuring the successful realization of your construction endeavors.

building envelope Restoration solutions

G.D. Gazis brings substantial experience to engineering services and construction oversight, specializing in the restoration of building envelopes. Our proficiency extends to a variety of materials, including brick, terracotta, stone, concrete, steel, and wood. Facade deterioration, often a result of flawed construction, subpar materials, or inadequate maintenance, is addressed through meticulous inspections. We identify damaged areas, ascertain the root cause, and collaborate closely with building owners, property managers, and general contractors to craft customized repair programs for optimal results.

court appointed expertise

G.D. Gazis serves as a Court Appointed Expert, offering specialized insights and analysis in legal matters related to structural engineering. With a focus on impartiality and expertise, our team provides thorough evaluations, reports, and expert testimony to support legal proceedings, ensuring a reliable and informed perspective for the resolution of structural engineering disputes or concerns.

Comprehensive Structural assessments

We specializes in comprehensive structural inspections, addressing damage stemming from diverse sources such as wind loading, flooding, ice and snow loading, fires and explosions, mechanical impact from vehicles and debris, foundation settlement, and vibrations due to nearby construction. Our detailed evaluations meticulously uncover the underlying causes, allowing us to recommend precise and effective repair strategies.