About Fort Structures

Creative. Collaborative.

Structural engineering you can build on.

FORT Structures was founded in 2016 with a drive to provide unique and creative structural engineering alongside an exceptional customer experience.

Rendering of a retail project engineered by Fort Structures
2016
Founded in Austin, TX
How we work

Our proven process

Four phases, one principal-led team, from the first framing concept to the finished structure.

01

Schematic Design

Solve the right problems first.

We address the most complex structural challenges at the outset—establishing framing concepts and lateral systems early so the project has a clear backbone.

Strong decisions early create stability later.
Our focus
Define primary structural systems
Identify risk and constraints
Provide clear markups to guide the team
Align structure with architectural intent
02

Design & Development

Coordinate with intention.

We build the BIM model, size major systems, and begin refining details—not just for design accuracy, but for constructability.

This is where precision reduces future change.
Our focus
Develop and coordinate the structural model
Resolve interdisciplinary conflicts early
Refine system sizing and load paths
Prioritize efficiency and buildability
03

Construction Documents

Deliver clarity in the drawings.

We fully develop the structural model and produce coordinated, complete documentation across all major materials—concrete, steel, wood, and masonry.

Clean documents lead to cleaner builds.
Our focus
Complete detailing and elevations
Clear, organized drawing sets
Practical solutions contractors can execute
Documentation that minimizes RFIs
04

Construction Administration

Stay engaged through completion.

Our involvement continues well beyond issued drawings. We review shop drawings and RFIs, conduct site visits, and provide timely, field-ready solutions.

We stay accountable until the structure is complete—and performing as intended.
Our focus
Responsive RFI and submittal review
Field observation and coordination
Practical problem-solving
Ownership through final resolution
Since 2016

Raising the bar

The foundation of our service is simple: couple open communication with expert engineering to build awesome projects and enhance great architectural design. Our brand of collaboration comes with in-depth attention to detail; we’re actively invested in each client and every project.

Our engineers at FORT bring a wealth of technical expertise, both in various building materials and engineering mechanics, to the drafting table. We’re well equipped to take on anything from residential renovations to large-scale commercial design. Regardless of the type of project, our creative and collaborative mindset is there, striving to engineer the best possible product for our clients.

Harnessing technology
BIM from day one

We specialize in Building Information Modeling (BIM) to enable better collaboration and efficiency in design. Structural models allow for enhanced design integration for big and small projects.

BIM improves coordination between disciplines and helps to identify issues before construction.

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