Business Details
Award-Winning Structural Engineering Solutions
Founded by industry leader Cary Kopczynski, our structural engineering firm specializes in designing innovative, buildable solutions for complex urban projects. With over four decades of combined experience across our senior leadership team, we deliver cutting-edge structural systems for multifamily residential towers, commercial high-rises, hospitality developments, and infrastructure projects. Our proprietary construction techniques like Stayform and Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) eliminate traditional construction challenges while reducing costs and field errors.Recognized with 80+ national awards, we maintain industry leadership through our commitment to advancing concrete construction productivity as a Gold Member sponsor of the ACI Center's PRO initiative. Our collaborative approach integrates contractor expertise early in the design process, ensuring efficient, code-compliant structures that maximize net rentable space and architectural flexibility.
Services
Structural Engineering
Multifamily Design
High-Rise Solutions
Seismic Retrofitting
Concrete Optimization
Parking Structure Design
Hotel Engineering
Office Building Systems
Highlights and features
- We've developed proprietary construction techniques like Stayform and SFRC that reduce steel tonnage by 25%
- Our seismic designs have redefined high-rise engineering standards in active fault zones
- 80+ national awards demonstrate consistent technical excellence and innovation leadership
- Senior principals maintain direct project involvement from concept through construction
- We pioneered the first structural use of 100 ksi seismic rebar in North America
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering for urban developments. Our expertise covers cast-in-place concrete, precast systems, and hybrid structures. Projects include high-rise residential towers, commercial buildings, and complex parking structures that balance innovation with constructability.
Multifamily Design
Specialized engineering for multifamily residential developments. Our column elimination system creates open living spaces while maintaining structural integrity. We optimize layouts for maximum net rentable area and incorporate seismic resilience in high-risk zones.
Seismic Retrofitting
We develop advanced seismic solutions for new and existing structures. Our systems use high-strength materials and innovative detailing to meet modern safety standards while minimizing construction complexity and costs.
Concrete Optimization
Our proprietary techniques like Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) reduce steel requirements by 25%. We implement high-strength materials that cut embodied carbon while maintaining structural performance and constructability.
Parking Structure Design
We design efficient parking solutions for urban environments. Our systems maximize vehicle capacity while ensuring durability and code compliance. Recent projects include complex structures integrated with residential and commercial developments.
People
Cary Kopczynski
Senior Principal & CEO
ASCE OPAL award recipient with 40+ years of structural engineering experience. Pioneer of high-strength rebar applications and seismic design innovations. Leads strategic direction and technical excellence across all projects.
Joe Ferzli
Senior Principal
Licensed engineer with expertise in high-rise structural systems. Oversees complex commercial developments and seismic retrofit projects. Brings 25+ years of experience in concrete and steel construction methods.
Mark Whiteley
Senior Principal
Specializes in multifamily residential engineering solutions. Developed column elimination system that increases rentable space. 30+ years of experience in urban development projects across North America.
Ron Mirahsani
Senior Principal
Expert in parking structure design and complex geometry systems. Manages technical training programs and quality control initiatives. Holds multiple patents for construction efficiency innovations.
Matt Hopper
Managing Principal Chicago
Regional leader for Midwest operations. Specializes in commercial high-rise engineering and seismic design adaptation for Midwestern climates. 20+ years of experience managing large-scale urban developments.
Questions
What types of projects does CKC specialize in?
We focus on complex urban developments including multifamily residential towers, commercial high-rises, hospitality projects, and parking structures. Our expertise extends to seismic design in high-risk zones and innovative concrete applications.
How does CKC ensure construction efficiency?
Our Buildable Design approach incorporates contractor input during design. Proprietary systems like Stayform eliminate concrete puddling while SFRC reduces steel requirements by 25%, accelerating construction timelines.
What makes CKC's engineering approach unique?
We pioneered seismic design innovations including 100 ksi rebar applications and column elimination systems that increase net rentable space by 15-20% in residential towers.
How does CKC handle sustainability?
Our structural solutions reduce embodied carbon through material optimization. The Ayer project alone cut CO2 emissions by 450+ tons using Portland Limestone Cement and high-strength materials.
What geographic areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Bellevue, WA, we deliver projects nationwide with regional offices in Chicago and project experience across North America.
