Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Structural Engineering Services in Chicago, IL
Based in Chicago, we are a full-service structural engineering design firm with extensive experience in commercial, educational, government, healthcare, hospitality, and residential building projects. Since 1985, Nayyar & Nayyar International has collaborated on significant domestic and international projects, working alongside renowned architectural firms, developers, and construction managers. Our approach prioritizes project uniqueness, beginning collaboration at the planning stage to explore design options informed by industry advancements.We deliver cost-effective, architecturally preferred structural solutions while maintaining a client-driven focus and commitment to excellence. Our team integrates sustainable engineering practices, including LEED-certified project expertise, and operates as an MBE-certified small business enterprise.
Services
Structural Design
Rehabilitation
Anti-Terrorism Design
Progressive Collapse
Value Engineering
Structural Peer Review
Design-Build Services
Monumental Structures
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of structural engineering experience since 1985
- Our team collaborates with architects from project inception for optimal design
- We employ LEED-accredited professionals for sustainable engineering solutions
- MBE-certified status demonstrates our commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Proven track record on complex international projects across multiple sectors
Associations and certifications
- MBE
Services
Structural Design
Our structural design services create customized frameworks for commercial, residential, and specialty buildings. We integrate architectural vision with engineering precision to deliver safe, code-compliant structures. Our team develops solutions that balance functionality, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness for projects of all scales.
Rehabilitation
We specialize in restoring aging infrastructure through comprehensive structural rehabilitation. Our engineers assess existing conditions, identify deterioration causes, and implement durable repair solutions. This includes seismic upgrades, concrete restoration, and strengthening systems for improved load capacity.
Anti-Terrorism Design
Our anti-terrorism force protection designs meet Department of Defense standards for blast resistance and progressive collapse prevention. We incorporate threat mitigation strategies into structural systems while maintaining architectural integrity for government and high-security facilities.
Progressive Collapse
We design buildings to withstand localized failures through advanced progressive collapse analysis. Our engineers implement redundant load paths and enhanced structural connections to maintain stability during unexpected events, ensuring occupant safety in critical facilities.
Value Engineering
Our value engineering process identifies cost-effective alternatives without compromising quality. We analyze material selection, construction methods, and system integration to reduce expenses while maintaining structural performance and meeting project budgets.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive structural design, rehabilitation, anti-terrorism protection, progressive collapse prevention, value engineering, and design-build services for commercial, residential, and specialty projects.
How long has your firm been in business?
Nayyar & Nayyar International has delivered structural engineering solutions since 1985, with a proven track record across six continents and 35+ years of continuous operation.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in China, Dominican Republic, and multiple US locations, working with global architectural firms and construction teams.
Are you certified for sustainable design?
Our firm includes LEED-accredited professionals and has extensive experience delivering sustainable engineering solutions for LEED-certified buildings.
How do you approach complex structural challenges?
We begin collaboration at project inception, analyzing multiple design options using current industry advancements to create cost-effective, architecturally preferred solutions.
