Structural Engineering in Santa Cruz, CA

A coastal college town anchored by UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz blends a beachfront tourism economy (the Boardwalk, wharf, surf industry) with a growing tech and biotech presence spilling over from Silicon Valley. Marine climate, steep Santa Cruz Mountain hillsides, the San Gregorio–Zayante fault system, and strict coastal regulations define its project landscape.

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What we design

Liquefaction and lateral spreading risk in beachfront and riverfront zones (San Lorenzo River floodplain) — deep foundations or ground improvement often required
Hillside construction in the Santa Cruz Mountains: landslide and slope-stability coordination with geotechnical engineers for steep-lot homes and commercial pads
Soft-story and URM retrofit demand in the historic downtown core damaged in the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
Coastal erosion and bluff-top setback considerations for shoreline structures under Coastal Commission review
Redwood-framed and timber construction common in mountain and campus buildings — seismic retrofit and lateral upgrades

Project types

UCSC research and academic buildings
Beachfront hotels and hospitality venues
Hillside residential and custom homes
Downtown seismic retrofits and adaptive reuse
Biotech and light-manufacturing facilities
Coastal retail and restaurant projects

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