Resilient by nature.
Structural engineering, seismic evaluations, and testing for complex buildings and systems.

Featured projects

Omega Flex

Exton, PA

Burbank Mall Parking Garages

Burbank, CA

Eshleman Hall

UC Berkeley, CA

One Surf Way

Monterey, CA

Our services

We offer services that are built on deep technical insight, advanced analysis and practical experience across every stage of a building’s lifecycle.

  • Design support from concept to construction. We balance clarity, constructability, and seismic performance, using the simplest method that answers the question, then advancing analysis only when it improves the outcome.

  • From due diligence to ordinance compliance, we assess seismic risk and recommend retrofit paths that are buildable and cost conscious. Deliverables can include SRA/PML reports, ASCE 41 evaluations, and retrofit concepts or designs.

  • Shake-table testing and support for seismic qualification and certification. We develop test plans, coordinate laboratories, analyze results, and document compliance for equipment and building systems, including California HCAI (formerly OSHPD) OPM approvals.

  • Expert witness and forensic engineering for disputes, claims, and incident response. We investigate failures, test hypotheses with appropriate analysis, and present clear, defensible conclusions that attorneys, owners, and technical teams can act on.

  • Peer review and advisory support for complex structural decisions. We validate assumptions, identify gaps early, and help align teams around practical solutions that satisfy code intent and project constraints.

  • Specialty consulting for problems that do not fit a standard workflow. We provide rapid diagnostics, develop decision frameworks, and deliver concise guidance that supports next steps in design, construction, or risk assessment.

Why Kandou

What makes us different is our commitment to practical engineering, clear communication, and solutions that are elegant, buildable, and durable.

  • Start with the simplest method that answers the question, then go deeper only when it adds value.

  • Use tools and automation to explore options quickly and make advanced analysis practical.

  • Decisions reflect design intent, construction realities, and risk so they work in real projects.

  • Translate technical results into clear narratives that stakeholders can act on.

Insights

12/31/2025

Can-Do DNA, Resilient Futures

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