Element Structural Engineering Services: A Comprehensive Guide to Our Core Offerings Part I

At ESE, we’re dedicated to providing innovative, reliable, and thorough structural engineering services tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. In this post, we showcase our core services—Construction Support Administration, Renovation and Adaptive Reuse, and Structural Condition Assessments—that exemplify our commitment to industry leadership and excellence. Whether embarking on new construction, revitalizing an existing structure, or ensuring building safety, our expert team delivers solutions that last.

Elevate: AEC Insights | Episode 3

In this third episode of Elevate: AEC Insights, we sit down with industry leader in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction space, Chrissie Davis, to learn more about her journey in the AEC industry. Chrissie is the founder and president of a new woman-owned general contracting firm, Incorage. Incorage is a principle-based organization that stands for Integrity, Collaboration, Regularly Achieving Goals Effectively. Chrissie pioneers the industry in creating a diverse general contracting firm tackling large housing projects around the Bay Area. Before founding Incorage, Chrissie was the president and part owner of CORE Builders. She grew the organization to be the 25th largest general contractor in Silicon Valley at approximately $100M in annual revenue. With a large focus on affordable housing, Chrissie stays true to her roots in contributing to a greater need. She is looking to shape the industry in how business is conducted and bring a positive impact to the greater community.

The Importance of International Shake-out Day

Earthquakes are a real and ever-present danger, especially for those of us in earthquake-prone areas like California. But how prepared are we, really? As International Shake-out Day approaches, we had a conversation with Stefanie Rae Arizabal, a practicing structural engineer with experience in disaster response and collaborations with FEMA and Cal OES (California Governor’s Office […]

Elevate: AEC Insights | Episode 2

In this second episode of Elevate: AEC Insights, we sit down with industry leader in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction space, Molly Jans, from Fish Rock Management LLC, to learn more about her various journeys in leadership, navigating sustainability, diversity, and entrepreneurship in the AEC industry.

SE 2050 Frequently Asked Questions

As an SE 2050 signatory firm committed to reducing embodied carbon in structural design projects to net zero by the year 2050, providing educational awareness of SE 2050 is critical. With so much information that is out there, we wanted to provide a list of the most frequently asked questions that we’ve seen come up. […]

Calera Creek Case Study

Our team specializes in custom home designs, tackling challenges like flat lots, flood-prone zones, sloped terrains and varying site conditions with innovative structural solutions.

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with one of our Senior Engineers, Ian Provan, to learn more about the single-family residential project, Calera Creek.

Clear Navigation and Expertise Leads to Successful Healthcare Projects

When it comes to healthcare construction projects, clients value a seamless and efficient process that adheres to regulatory requirements and stays within budget. We understand the concerns of architects, contractors, and clients themselves. With our extensive experience and expertise, we have successfully navigated complex processes like HCAI (California Department of Health Care Access and Information) or OSHPD, ensuring smoother permitting and avoiding unnecessary delays. We will highlight our capabilities in on-site availability, foresight in project management, seismic expertise, and budget adherence.

Structural Engineering Services for Custom Single-Family Homes

We know that home is where the heart is and working closely with clients to make that vision a reality is important to us. With a keen eye for detail, and design, and a commitment to coordination between architectural and structural drawings, we coordinate often and early. We will highlight our experience in handling custom residential projects, emphasizing the importance of coordination, flexibility, and proactive communication. Our passion for architecture and dedication to exceeding client expectations make us the ideal partner for bringing dream homes to life.

ACE Mentor Program Q&A With Justin Bose

The ACE Mentor Program is a free after-school program designed to empower high school students in workforce development by connecting students with knowledgeable professionals from the design and construction industry.

We had a chance to connect with one of our Project Engineers, Justin Bose, to learn more about what interested him in being a mentor for this program, what he has learned so far from the experience, and what piece of advice he has for the next generation of engineers and leaders.

Pittsburg ADU | Q&A with Ian Provan

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) offer flexible housing solutions, are becoming increasingly popular, and more government agencies are looking for creative ways to simplify construction permits.

With the recent California law, AB1033, this enables homeowners to sell ADUs independently, which in turn enhances financial flexibility for the homeowner and increases the housing supply.

Structural Engineering Expertise: Affordable Housing

With our commitment to being a community-driven and mission-driven firm, we take pride in our expertise and knowledge in providing structural engineering services for affordable housing projects. Our understanding of critical factors, such as tax credit applications and construction budgets, enables us to assist clients on a deeper level in achieving their funding and financing goals. With a focus on comprehensive lateral system designs and detailed pricing stages, we ensure accuracy and cost-efficiency throughout the project. We will delve into the intricacies of affordable housing projects and highlight our experience in delivering successful outcomes for our clients and the communities we serve.

The Randall at Mill District | Q&A with Anisa Awad

We had a chance to sit down with Project Engineer, Anisa Awad, to learn more about both her role and ESE’s role in The Randall at Mill District project.

Elevate: AEC Insights | Episode 1

In this episode of Elevate: AEC Insights, we sit down with 3 industry leaders in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction space to learn more about their journey to leadership, their recommended resources for those looking to enter into this industry and take away advice on how to grow in this industry. Our panel guests include […]

DEI & The Built Environment

On July 27th, our Founder, Thuy Fontelera, participated in a Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Silicon Valley event through their DEI Task Force Team. The event centered around DEI & The Built Environment. The built environment is undergoing a remarkable transformation as DEI requirements are becoming deeply ingrained in nearly every development project. The event presented an incredible opportunity to learn from industry experts who shared their experiences, industry trends, and invaluable insights. Together, they explored how each perspective contributed to building a more equitable future for generations to come.

ESE Promotion Announcement

We are thrilled to announce the well-deserved promotion of James Enright to Associate Principal! As our Oakland office lead and with over 14 years of structural engineering experience, James has demonstrated exceptional expertise in a broad range of project types, including residential, commercial, healthcare, education, tenant improvement, adaptive reuse, and seismic retrofit.

ESE Attends Journey Home Breakfast Fundraiser

Abode Services hosted its 14th Annual Journey Home Breakfast on Friday, when we shared our past successes and future plans with hundreds of community members and supporters of our organization.

Alta Madrone Family Apartments Breaks Ground in Sonoma

Altamira will provide 48 units of 100% affordable housing for families from Sonoma County.

New Affordable Housing Development Coming to Fremont

ESE is excited to be working with Allied Housing on the new affordable housing project coming to Fremont!

Community Giving for the Holidays

Our entire team participated in fulfilling the wish lists and wrapping packages to be delivered for Christmas Day.

How Do You ADU?

Nearly 400 Homeowners, architects, designers, and contractors gathered to gain and share knowledge of what it takes to build accessory dwelling units on residential properties.

Wall Raising Ceremony at Shorebreeze Apartments

On Tuesday August 13th, Mountain View Mayor Lisa Matichak, and Housing Trust of Silicon Valley CEO Kevin Zwick, joined other city and county leaders to celebrate new construction of affordable housing at Shorebreeze Apartments being developed by MidPen Housing.

ESE Receives Small Business of the Year Award!

Element is the proud recipient of the 2019 Small Business of the Year Award!

Tiny Homes Provide a Big Impact for Hayward Residents

ESE was proud to play a small part of this Tiny Homes project in Hayward/Castro Valley.   These 6 Tiny Homes will help 6 people in transition.

Affordable Housing Groundbreaking in Sonoma

Celestina Garden Apartments starts construction in Sonoma. The ESE team is excited to work with MidPen Housing on the second portion of this Sonoma Affordable Housing project adjacent to the Fetters Apartments.

Small gestures with big impact!

The ESE team volunteered at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley sorting 14,000 pounds of fruit to be distributed to families and services in our community.