Plan B Engineering

This year, we’re thankful for our talented team and the incredible partners we’ve had the privilege to work with. Your hard work and collaboration make everything we do possible. We’re especially excited about a project that might just make an appearance in the Thanksgiving Day parade—stay tuned! Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Engineering #PlanBEngineering

Plan B Engineering is hiring! Looking for an AutoCAD drafter with 5+ years experience in the structural or related field to join our team! #hiring #drafting #autocad #engineering

To all veterans within the Plan B Engineering family and beyond, we extend our gratitude for your courage, dedication, and the sacrifices you’ve made to protect our freedoms. We are inspired daily by your service and commitment to our nation and our communities. Today, we honor not only those who have served but also the families who stand behind them, offering strength and support. Thank you for your bravery and for all you have done to keep us safe. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #PlanBEngineering

When preserving and renovating a historical structure, a specified construction sequence is required to maintain stability of that structure that is being preserved. This involves understanding the existing conditions, understanding the final conditions, knowing what modifications need to occur and how that works with the temporary bracing considerations. A team like Plan B Engineering that specifies in construction engineering, or specifying the "means and methods" of construction is the best suited to support these types of projects. Plan B Engineering folded nicely in with the project team, working with March Construction, Gilsanz Murray Steficek, Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners, and others, to help retain the historic facades and tie them into the new modern interior structure. #Flemmington #Unionhotel #facaderetention #historicalpreservation #constructionengineering #renovations https://lnkd.in/e2E2XG99

Election Day is here! As the big day comes to an end, we are reminded of our contribution to preserving one of the nation’s most iconic landmarks in Washington, D.C. — the U.S. Capitol. In 2014, the Architect of the Capitol launched a $60 million project to repair over 1,000 cracks, restore windows, and repaint the Capitol’s historic cast-iron dome.?The construction team– a Turner/Smoot Construction joint venture–was provided an access design using a custom fabricated steel framework as part of the contract documents. However, the team turned to BrandSafway and Plan B Engineering to explore alternative options using standard scaffold equipment to save time and money. We designed a self-supporting scaffold using modular systems equipment, reinforced with “compression ring” plan bracing levels to stabilize the scaffold without leaning onto the dome. This complex design allowed the scaffold to remain independently stable under all construction and environmental loads. This approach not only ensured the project’s success but also achieved time and cost savings, helping to preserve this national treasure for future generations. If you have a challenging project that requires innovative engineering solutions, contact?us today to learn how we can help. https://lnkd.in/ejQE8ZHN #PlanBEngineering #USCapitol #HistoricPreservation #Scaffolding #EngineeringExcellence

At Plan B Engineering, we bridge the gap between design and construction, providing innovative structural stabilization solutions since 2005. Our team specializes in designing temporary shoring, bracing, scaffolding, and access systems for a range of projects—from new construction to historic preservation and adaptive reuse. Our holistic approach aims to foster a collaborative environment between all project stakeholders to solve complex construction problems early and efficiently. Our focus is on engineering the risk out of the construction process by creating: - Safety systems that protect the public, workers, and adjacent properties, specializing in solutions for dense urban environments - Custom scaffold solutions to provide access, no matter how challenging the conditions - Shoring and bracing systems to preserve historic structures and ensure stability during renovations and retrofits? - Efficient logistics and construction sequencing Contact us today to learn how we can help bring your project to life with our expert structural solutions. https://lnkd.in/ejQE8ZHN #EngineeringExcellence #PlanBEngineering #StructuralSolutions #ConstructionInnovation

???♂? Last week, members of Plan B Engineering, Echem Consultants LLC, and Stone & Lime Historic Restoration Services had a fantastic time playing at a hole sponsored by Nicholson & Galloway, Inc. It was great to connect with both familiar faces and new ones in the historical preservation community. A big thank you to APT Northeast for hosting another excellent event! #PlanBEngineering #EChem #StoneAndLime #NicholsonAndGalloway #HistoricalPreservation #Networking #APTNE

Stoked to be attending the Chicago Build Expo and representing Plan B Engineering. Looking forward to meeting likeminded people in the industry! (Selfie skills could use some work…help Jared M. Green, PE, BC. GE, F.ASCE, NOMA !) #networking #chicago #planbengineering #preservation #shoring #bracing #structural

Project Spotlight: Kellen Tower at the Hospital of Special Surgery Working with Platform Solutions we developed a bespoke access solution to support renovations on an active hospital building. The project required close coordination among all stakeholders to ensure minimal disruption while meeting the unique challenges of the space. AECOM Tishman, the project GC, identified an area along 71st St as the only feasible location for a hoist complex to receive deliveries at street level. Unfortunately, this location on the building coincided with a deep 3rd floor setback. A glass curtain wall on the lower floors blocked access for laterally tying to the structure, and any interior shoring or bracing was impossible since it would interfere with the active hospital spaces. The solution involved two hoists–one serving from street level to the 3rd floor, and an upper hoist serving the setback face of the building up the main roof. A custom steel runback was designed to laterally support the lower hoist and vertically support the upper hoist. Connections were made directly to the building columns above the 3rd floor. Additional challenges included designing and installing a protection system over 71st Street with minimal disruptions to traffic and ensuring that the hoist and runback construction did not affect sensitive medical equipment inside the building. Every aspect of this project was engineered with safety in mind, allowing New Yorkers to move in and around the site unencumbered by the construction all around them. Thank you to Platform Solutions for their teamwork during planning and design and especially to their highly skilled fabricators and erectors who made it all a reality on-site. At Plan B Engineering, we thrive on solving tough challenges—and this was no exception. #EngineeringExcellence #ConstructionInnovation #PlanBEngineering #Teamwork #TemporaryStructures #NYCConstruction #Engineering

Our work at 712 Fifth Avenue was honored with the Engineering News-Record New York Regional Best Projects 2023 award for Best Interior/Tenant Improvement! ?? This recognition highlights our collaborative efforts with Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), and Shawmut Design and Construction to bring new life to a historic, 100-year-old landmarked building. Our work focused on the design of bracing and access to facilitate the reconfiguration of the interior spaces while protecting its iconic features, such as the beautiful Lalique windows dating back to 1910. The project involved creating a new light-filled atrium to connect the historic building with an adjacent 52-story modern tower, enhancing the space for a luxury retailer's expansion. The key to this –and any successful project–is assembling a talented team of design professionals and construction experts who value collaboration and problem-solving to get a job done. The team that was assembled by the Paramount Group epitomized this mindset. It's always an honor to help breathe new life into another landmarked property in New York City. Well done everyone! #PlanBEngineering #ENRNewYork #BestProjects2023 #EngineeringExcellence #NewYorkCity