Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Engineering Solutions for Maritime Infrastructure
Liftech Consultants Inc. has been a leader in structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering since 1964, specializing in maritime and heavy industrial infrastructure. Our expertise spans crane systems, wharves, floats, buildings, and specialized structures, supported by the 2022 merger with McKay International Engineers, which brought decades of mechanical and electrical engineering excellence since 1969. We deliver innovative, reliable, and cost-effective solutions for port authorities, shipping companies, and government agencies globally. Our team pioneers designs like low-profile container cranes and banded prestressed concrete, setting industry standards for functionality and sustainability. With Small Business Enterprise (SBE) status, we combine agility with deep technical knowledge to address complex engineering challenges.Our collaborative approach ensures client needs are met with precision, from initial design to project completion. We prioritize structural integrity, fatigue crack control, and seismic resilience, reflecting our commitment to safety and longevity. Clients trust us for our proven track record in high-profile projects, including ferry terminals, offshore wind farms, and automated container handling systems. Our engineers are recognized for advancing heavy lift methodologies and optimizing crane rail geometries to reduce operational costs. Liftech remains dedicated to technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and client-centric solutions, ensuring systems perform efficiently over their lifecycle.
Services
Structural Engineering
Crane Design
Wharf Design
Float Structures
Heavy Lift Systems
Material Handling
Building Design
Offshore Wind Support
Terminal Infrastructure
Fatigue Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of specialized engineering experience in maritime and heavy industrial systems.
- Our patented banded prestressed concrete design revolutionized terminal infrastructure durability.
- We pioneered low-profile container crane designs for height-restricted port environments.
- Our team includes experts in fracture mechanics and fatigue crack control for critical structures.
- SBE certification ensures personalized service with federal contracting advantages.
Associations and certifications
- Small Business Enterprise (SBE)
Services
Crane Design
We specialize in container handling crane design, including ship-to-shore, rail-mounted gantry, and automated stacking cranes. Our engineers develop customized solutions for dynamically loaded steel structures, high-duty cycle machinery, and automation systems. Clients benefit from optimized designs that improve operational efficiency while reducing maintenance costs through advanced fatigue analysis and material selection.
Wharf Design
Our wharf and pier engineering services include seismic retrofitting, MOTEMS-compliant construction, and crane rail capacity optimization. We design structures to withstand extreme loads while minimizing downtime during construction. Clients receive solutions that balance durability with cost-effectiveness for container terminals and bulk material handling facilities.
Float Structures
We engineer floating infrastructure for ferry terminals, maintenance facilities, and heavy lift operations. Projects include post-tensioned concrete floats and steel barge-supported systems with integrated mooring solutions. Our designs ensure stability and longevity in marine environments while accommodating vessel movement and heavy operational loads.
Heavy Lift Engineering
Our team designs lifting systems for nuclear plants, offshore platforms, and mega-projects requiring capacities up to 12,000 metric tons. Services include lift procedure development, rigging design, and hardware specifications. Clients gain safe, efficient solutions for complex moves involving specialized equipment like strand jacks and custom rigging tackle.
Building Design
We create port-centric buildings ranging from tilt-up concrete warehouses to multi-story steel-framed facilities. Our approach balances functionality with cost-efficiency through owner-contractor collaboration during design. Projects incorporate specialized port infrastructure like canopies, light poles, and truck wash facilities alongside traditional building systems.
Questions
What engineering services does Liftech specialize in?
We focus on structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering for maritime infrastructure, including crane systems, wharves, float structures, heavy lift solutions, and port buildings.
How long has Liftech been in business?
Our core company has provided engineering services since 1964, with additional expertise from McKay International Engineers since 1969 following our 2022 merger.
What makes Liftech's crane designs unique?
We pioneered low-profile container crane designs for height-restricted ports and developed banded prestressed concrete systems that became industry standards for durability.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we serve clients globally, with recent projects spanning container terminals in North America, South America, and Asia.
What industries do you serve?
We primarily support maritime ports, shipping companies, terminal operators, and government agencies with specialized infrastructure engineering needs.
Are you certified as a small business?
Yes, we maintain Small Business Enterprise (SBE) status under SBA guidelines, qualifying for federal contracting opportunities.
