Design Services

The professionals at SEA bring their knowledge of efficient construction methods and long-term materials performance to every project. Our work can been seen throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area, encompassing a variety of sizes and types including office buildings, parking structures, retail centers, municipal facilities, schools and hospitals.

Since the late 1970s, SEA has specialized in parking garage design. We have served as prime professional on numerous new parking structures varying in size from 80 to over 2,000 cars. From the initial design to the long-term maintenance plan, SEA brings the knowledge and experience necessary to design parking structures, providing convenient parking for the user and lower life-cycle costs to the owner/operator.

Building & Parking Garage Restoration

Because of our long history, SEA is uniquely qualified to provide complete structural restoration and renovation services. The firm’s extensive technical reference library, dating back to the turn of the century, provides an invaluable resource for structural systems and materials of the past.

SEA is nationally recognized for its experience in the field of concrete restoration having broadened the application of silica-fume concrete and cathodic protection systems. These methods are now widely used for parking structure restoration throughout the country.

 

Special Inspections & Testing

Qualified on-site observers and Special Inspectors can provide the owner with greater protection against defects and deficiencies in the work, decreasing future maintenance problems and avoiding unnecessary additional costs to the owner.

SEA has the staff and resources necessary to be the owner’s advocate throughout the construction process, providing greater protection against defects and deficiencies in the work.

Precast Concrete Detailing

SEA designs structural precast concrete, hollow core plank and industrial wall panels. We design and detail precast members for large office buildings and parking structures.

Contractor Services & Peer Review

SEA provides construction administration services through experienced, knowledgeable professionals. Our staff monitors the project to help control costs, to resolve issues among the design team, construction team and the owner.

Structural Investigations & Due Diligence

Our established history of successful design, restoration and special inspections and testing aides in our clients’ assessments of critical structural issues.