Barber & Hoffman

read moreBarber & Hoffman, Inc. is a premier structural engineering consulting firm serving the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic states. We have been providing structural engineering expertise since its founding by C. Merrill Barber in 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm opened an office in the Pittsburgh area in 1998, and in 2009, an office in Columbus, Ohio. During Mr. Barber's distinguished career as a design professional, together with his partners and successors, many impressive landmarks in the public and private sectors have been created.

read moreSince the late 1970's, building facade problems have plagued building owners and managers probably more than during any previous period. Barber & Hoffman's experience in this area is extensive and has become a leader in facade restoration in northeast Ohio and has consulted throughout the United States. We have analyzed causes for facade distress and/or consulted on repairs. In the process, Barber & Hoffman engineers have become thoroughly familiar with the way these materials react to nature's stimuli and how they interact with various supporting structures.

read moreStructural Design has been the primary area of strength for Barber & Hoffman throughout our history. We have served as consultants to architects, other engineers, building owners, and managers. Our structural design work encompasses new hospitals and hospital additions, office buildings, educational institutions, parking garages, and public buildings. Our aim is to provide innovative designs that are economical to build and will accommodate our clients' requirements. With a full range of capabilities, Barber & Hoffman is prepared to handle all structural aspects of a project - from concept through construction documents, construction administration, and final acceptance by the owner.

read moreDeterioration of existing structures is a major problem throughout the northeast. Repair and restoration of these structures have become a sizable part of Barber & Hoffman's work. Our rehabilitation work encompasses structures such as parking garages, plazas, tunnels, warehouses, and industrial buildings to name a few. The rehabilitation could range from remedial repairs to a complete adoptive reuse of a structure to a historic preservation of a facility. A typical project begins with a walk through of the facility.

read moreBarber & Hoffman has undertaken many special projects that require critical thinking and innovative solutions. Whether it is determining the cause for failure of a building element, to the analysis, construction of mock-up, and testing of new building elements, Barber & Hoffman has risen to the occasion of meeting our clients' special needs. The range of work in these special areas could be a simple building assessment to the unique design of the table where the Star Spangled Banner is displayed at the Smithsonian Institute.