Your Partner in Structural Engineering - Building on 70 Years of Experience

Design-forward new construction and historic preservation engineering solutions

A certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and nationally recognized leader in structural engineering solutions for over 70 years and counting.

We combine creative vision with decades of engineering expertise - drawing on both proven and new techniques to solve challenges efficiently and deliver solutions built to last.

  • Proven and emerging structural techniques
  • Efficient solutions to complex challenges
  • Design-forward engineering partnership

Our Work

Empowering design and elevating communities through structural excellence.

Drawing on our team's collective expertise, we take on a diverse portfolio of new building and infrastructure projects for high-profile colleges and universities, recreational and cultural institutions, and government agencies.

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Our preservation projects focus on maintaining and restoring the structural integrity and aesthetic value of historically and culturally significant buildings. We adapt these structures to meet modern standards and requirements, while preserving their historical essence as they evolve for the future.

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We transform some of the nation's most significant existing buildings and structures - carefully evaluating their current condition and confirming their ability to support their intended function while preserving their original historical and structural elements whenever possible.

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We evaluate façades, roofs, and exterior systems to identify issues like building enclosure system deficiencies, material deterioration, water infiltration, and potential safety concerns as well as the source(s) of these problems. Our building envelope services address performance concerns and ordinance inspection requirements through strategic investigation and design, supporting restoration, preservation, revitalization, and long-term resilience.

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Our thorough evaluations identify issues including cracking, corrosion, water damage, foundation settlement, material deterioration, and structural deformation. By understanding a building's condition, we can create targeted plans for the necessary interventions. When action is required, we address underlying problems with precision, minimizing disruption and focusing on extending the structure's lifespan.

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As one of the first 25 U.S. firms to sign the SE 2050 Commitment, we aim for net-zero embodied carbon in our structural systems by 2050. We prioritize reuse of historical elements, choose low-carbon materials, and align with standards like LEED and Green Globes to deliver healthier, more resilient environments.

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Headquartered in Center City, Philadelphia, our work spans the Northeast and beyond.

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Denise L. Richards, PE

Denise L. Richards, PE

Partner

John R. Davis, PE

John R. Davis, PE

Partner

Allison L. Lukachik, PE, SE, CDT

Allison L. Lukachik, PE, SE, CDT

Principal

Christian J. Kronenwetter, PE

Christian J. Kronenwetter, PE

Principal

Keast & Hood

by the Numbers

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Staff Engineers

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BIM Modelers + Administrative Staff

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Registered Professional Engineers

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National + Local Awards

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Total Projects Completed