Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Structural Engineering Partner
Since 1992, Hope Furrer Associates has provided structural design and consulting services to a diverse client base across architectural projects. Our firm combines strong design talent with a deep understanding of client needs, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies to deliver tailored structural engineering solutions. With offices in Towson, Maryland, and State College, Pennsylvania, we serve architects, contractors, and developers through personalized approaches to each building type. Our commitment to client satisfaction is underscored by our participation in the SE2050 program, aiming to eliminate embodied carbon in structural designs by 2050.As a women-owned business, we hold certifications as a Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise in multiple states. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of collective experience in structural systems design, serving notable clients like AECOM, Clark Construction, and Johns Hopkins University. We prioritize innovation, sustainability, and collaboration, ensuring our services meet the evolving demands of corporate, commercial, and institutional developments.
Services
Structural Design
Consulting
Design Review
Sustainability Integration
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in structural engineering design.
- Our team employs state-of-the-art technologies for precise solutions.
- We are certified as a Minority Business Enterprise in Maryland.
- We actively support the SE2050 program for sustainable design practices.
- Our principals hold professional engineering licenses in multiple states.
Services
Structural Design
Our structural design services focus on creating safe, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for architectural projects. We utilize advanced modeling software and collaborate closely with architects to align structural systems with design objectives. Our expertise spans corporate, commercial, and institutional developments, ensuring compliance with industry standards and client-specific requirements.
Consulting
We provide expert consulting services for structural challenges, offering tailored advice to architects and developers. Our team evaluates project feasibility, recommends optimal structural systems, and ensures alignment with sustainability goals. With decades of experience, we address complex design issues while maintaining budget and timeline constraints for diverse building types.
Sustainability Integration
Our sustainability integration services align structural designs with environmental goals through the SE2050 program. We analyze embodied carbon in materials and systems, offering strategies to reduce environmental impact. This service supports clients in achieving long-term sustainability targets while maintaining structural integrity and compliance with evolving green building standards.
People
Hope H. Furrer
Principal and Owner
Hope H. Furrer, PE, has over 40 years of experience in structural system design for significant architectural projects. She leads Hope Furrer Associates with a focus on innovation and client satisfaction, holding professional engineering licenses in multiple states.
Thomas P. Barabas
Principal
Thomas P. Barabas, PE, contributes extensive structural engineering expertise to diverse projects. As a principal, he ensures technical excellence and client-focused solutions, leveraging his professional engineering license to guide complex developments.
Melissa A. Harmon
Principal
Melissa A. Harmon, PE, LEED AP BD+C, specializes in sustainable structural design. Her leadership at Hope Furrer Associates emphasizes environmentally responsible solutions, aligning projects with green building standards and client sustainability goals.
Questions
What services does Hope Furrer Associates offer?
We specialize in structural design, consulting, and sustainability integration for architectural projects.
Are you certified as a minority-owned business?
Yes, we are certified as a Minority Business Enterprise in Maryland and WBE in multiple states.
Do you support sustainable design practices?
Yes, we actively participate in the SE2050 program to reduce embodied carbon in projects.
What industries do you serve?
We work with corporate, commercial, and institutional clients on diverse architectural developments.
