Structural Services

Our goal is to provide safe, long-lasting and cost effective solutions to our client's structural needs. Our structural engineering staff has extensive experience with structures built with a wide range of materials, including concrete, steel, masonry, wood and modified earth.  We offer complete design and analysis services for many different types of structures.

Whether it is new construction or rehabilitation of an existing structure, our experienced professionals stand ready to assist you with all your structural needs.

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Inside a dairy farm barn with Holstein cows in individual feeding stalls.

    • Design of farm facilities: livestock housing, grain & feed storage, waste-handling and transfer systems

    • Planning and structural design for waste-storage and treatment facilities, including nutrient management and SPCC compliance

    • Engineering support for crop-production infrastructure, irrigation, drainage, and feed-handling systems

    • Coordination with regulatory and funding agencies (e.g. USDA, EPA, NRCS) to manage permitting, technical compliance, and grant/funding processes

Large multi-story building with beige siding, multiple balconies, and a peaked roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and landscaped yard.

    • Multi-material building design: wood framing, masonry, concrete and steel systems tailored to shops, offices, retail centers and mixed-use developments

    • Structural planning accommodating challenging site conditions — e.g. grade changes, multi-level entries, and soil retention requirements — to ensure safe access and long-term stability

    • Coordination with architects and contractors to meet architectural and code requirements while delivering efficient structural solutions

A large white industrial building with green accents, labeled 'WEMPEAK,' situated on a well-manicured lawn with a circular driveway, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

    • Structural design for factories, warehouses, and large-scale industrial facilities — including rigid steel frames, precast walls, and heavy-duty floor systems that support equipment and large interior spans

    • Planning for flexible future expansion, combining durable wall systems (concrete masonry, precast panels) with structural systems that handle heavy loads and operational demands

    • Integration of structural design with civil/sitework — aligning building layout with utilities, loading areas, and transportation flow for optimal operations

Construction workers with concrete walls and wooden supports, surrounded by trees and clear skies.

    • Structural engineering for public-utility facilities such as wastewater treatment plants, including process-building support, lift stations, clarifiers, and associated concrete or steel structures

    • Design of sewer collection systems, force mains, gravity sewers, and pump-station supports - even in challenging terrain - ensuring functional, maintainable infrastructure for communities

    • Full-service delivery: from surveying, permitting, and easement coordination through construction administration and as-built documentation for municipal clients

Interior view of a multi-level parking garage with a single parked silver car near the exit, illuminated by ceiling lights.

    • Condition assessments of existing parking decks (slabs, columns, beams, joints) and development of customized repair or rehabilitation plans with detailed structural solutions

    • Structural design and specification of concrete/steel decks, load-bearing elements, and structural repairs to prolong deck lifespan and ensure safety and compliance

    • Construction-phase oversight including field testing, materials verification, and quality assurance to guarantee repair effectiveness and structural integrity

Aerial view of a large backyard featuring a water park with water slides, a pool, and lounging areas, surrounded by trees and a lawn

    • Structural design for recreation centers, gymnasiums, pools, and multi-use public buildings - combining steel frames, masonry shear walls, and composite construction for durability and usability

    • Planning for large open-space spans (e.g. gym floors, pool area roofs), and mixed-use facilities such as classrooms, offices, and leisure spaces - built to handle dynamic loads and varied use demands

    • Integration of structural systems with architectural and mechanical requirements to deliver safe, functional, and community-ready recreation facilities

Multi-story apartment building with balconies, cars parked nearby, a utility pole, and some bushes in the foreground, under a blue sky.

    • Structural engineering for multi-unit residential buildings — e.g. apartments with wood-frame upper stories and concrete garages — balancing design, safety, and modern amenity demands

    • Design and remodeling of single-family homes, including additions like balconies or expanded living spaces, with attention to structural integrity and integration with existing layout

    • Foundation, framing (beams, joists, shear walls), and load-bearing wall design to ensure long-term stability and compliance with residential building codes

Looking up at two bridges supported by concrete pillars over a body of water, with trees in the background.

    • Full-service bridge planning and design - from hydraulic studies to final structural plans - for road bridges over waterways and other obstacles, tailored to environmental, usage, and regulatory constraints

    • Replacement, upgrade, and structural inspection of aging transportation infrastructure to ensure safety, performance, and compliance with modern standards

    • Coordination with governing agencies (e.g. state DOT, natural-resources authorities) to address environmental, user-access, and multi-use path requirements within structural designs

  • A large building with stone and brick exterior, multiple windows, and a pitched roof with several small chimneys; the building has a cupola and a covered entrance. It appears to be a storage or library building.

    3,500 COW DAIRY Facility / MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS

    Maurer-Stutz, in partnership with Feldmann & Associates, provided conceptual planning, engineering design, and construction phase services for a new large-scale dairy facility on approximately 90 acres. The project included sand-bedded free stalls, manure handling and reclamation systems, sediment basins, lagoons, drainage and containment features, feed and commodity storage areas, and coordination of required state and local permits and approvals.

  • Large two-story building with multiple balconies, surrounded by a landscaped yard with trees and grass.

    CLUBHOUSE BUILDING - METAMORA FIELDS / METAMORA, ILLINOIS

    Maurer-Stutz served as structural consultant for the construction of a 22,800-square-foot, three-level golf course clubhouse and banquet facility near Metamora. Services included design and detailing of steel and wood structural systems, elevated and cantilevered decks designed for high assembly loads, and a free-standing porte-cochere at the main entrance.

  • A large white industrial building with the sign 'Winpak' on it, surrounded by green lawns, a paved driveway, and a bright blue sky with some clouds.

    WINPAK HEAT SEAL - NEW INDUSTRIAL FACILITY / PEKIN, ILLINOIS

    Maurer-Stutz served as prime engineering consultant for the civil and structural design of a 75,000-square-foot industrial facility in Peoria, replacing Winpak’s former plant. The single-level facility features rigid steel frames over manufacturing and warehouse space, with integrated office and employee areas. The building exterior combines precast concrete panels at the main entrance with masonry walls designed to allow future expansion.

  • Construction site with workers surrounded by wooden barricades, with trees and blue sky in the background.

    Wastewater Treatment Plant / Village of Hopedale, Illinois

    Maurer-Stutz provided engineering design and support services for process upgrades at the Village of Hopedale’s wastewater treatment plant. Improvements included new and enhanced treatment systems, automated screening, pumping and aeration upgrades, drying beds, and standby power, all designed within the existing site. Services also included site surveys, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, observation, and loan assistance.

  • Modern building with glass and metal exterior, illuminated at night.

    Illinois Central College – Cougarplex / East Peoria, Illinois

    A partial two story structure, the building has a steel framework and is enclosed by masonry shear walls in addition to composite wall panels, metal siding and aluminum curtain wall systems.  The facility includes a gymnasium that includes three full size basketball courts overlooked by a balcony running track.  The remaining portion of the facility houses fitness space, classrooms, offices, and locker rooms all sheltered by a green roof.

  • A modern apartment building with three floors, featuring brown and white panels, multiple balconies, and large windows, situated on a street with parked cars and streetlights under a clear blue sky.

    Duryea Apartments / Peoria Heights, Illinois

    Maurer-Stutz provided structural engineering services for a four-story, 36-unit apartment building in Peoria Heights. Services included analysis and design of wood-framed structural elements for the upper three stories and concrete structural systems for the ground-level parking garage and foundation. The project supports a modern, technology-equipped residential development near the village’s revitalized downtown area.

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