
Experts in All Things Structural
At KE|AD our structural experts are licensed Professional Engineers and Structural Engineers with expertise in most building and construction types. Our approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of materials, systems, and environmental factors to deliver solutions that stand the test of time.
We understand that every project is unique. Whether it’s a new construction, retrofitting an existing structure, or investigating a structural failure, our tailored approach ensures optimal outcomes for your specific needs. We exist to answer our clients most important questions and solve their most important problems.
Why KE|AD?
Our core belief is “Truth brings light”, therefore we rigorously pursue the truth with our engineering, architectural and construction administrative expertise. Our team shares this belief and is committed providing our client with truthful, objective, data driven, and practical solutions. We are a multidisciplinary team of seasoned structural, mechanical, materials, architects, and construction administrators. We pride ourselves on effective communication, our science-based approach, practical solutions, and commitment to working closely with our clients, ensuring they are fully satisfied with our work.
Who We Serve
- Condominiums
- Apartments
- Commercial
- Attorneys
- Contractors
- Public Institutions
About Us
Our team is our advantage. Our support team of expert mechanical, structural, materials, metallurgical, architects and construction administrators sets us apart. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.
Our Capabilities
- Construction support services
- Life expectancy assessment and reserve study support
- Structural health monitoring
- Investigation/assessment and repair
- Root-cause failure analysis
- New design and permit support
- Design modification
- Complex design review
- Engineering management and consulting
Our Specializations
- Plumbing/HVAC systems
- Post Tensioned Concrete: Design, Evaluation, and Repair
- Precast concrete cladding and stair
- Temporary and permanent shoring walls, deep foundation design and installation
- Seismic upgrade evaluation, design, and construction support
- Finite element analysis
- Repair and rehabilitation recommendations
- Failure Analysis and root cause identification
- Litigation support and expert witness
Pursuing the Truth Through Humility and Service Since 1983!
Serving Clients Across a Variety of Specialties
At KE|AD, we are dedicated to providing expert services in building diagnostics and repair, condition assessment, and expert witness consulting, focusing on architecture, construction, building enclosures, and building systems. The firm’s primary mission is to offer professional and technically rigorous engineering, architectural and management services, emphasizing thorough investigation and effective problem solving.
Our staff of architects, engineers and construction administrators lend their range of specialties and deep expertise to each aspect of a building or system, identifying and analyzing failures in order to help represent our clients well and help build new, better, more efficient, and safer systems.

News and Insights
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- Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
- October 2024
- Resource Article
Are you responsible for juggling the current working condition of your property, including capital budgets, all while trying to predict when the next colossal building systems failure is going to rear its ugly head?

- Bradley Capatch, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
This case study is on the evaluation of the type of degradation in the pipes and fittings for a condominium in Seattle, Washington.

- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
A welding company contacted Kent Engineering (KE) to perform testing for a new Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).