Firas Abdelahad, P.E., M.S., Lauded for Expertise in Structural Engineering and Design.

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Background and History

Drawing on more than 16 years of experience in structural engineering and design, Mr. Abdelahad is distinguished for his work as principal engineer and owner of Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services LLC. Utilizing his extensive knowledge of metal cladding, wall panel systems, curtain walls and building facades, he provides evaluation, consultation, design, drawing and inspection services, owner representation, and expert witness services. After observing his friends and family struggle during the homebuying process and renovation projects while dealing with home inspectors and local building codes, he realized there was a need for his engineering services and decided to pursue that career path.

Structural Engineering School Journey:

Born in Syria, Mr. Abdelahad obtained his Bachelor of Science in Civil/Structural Engineering from Damascus University in 2005, also serving as engineer intern for the Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts Project in Damascus. Upon earning his degree, he accepted a role as design engineer for Nemeh Engineering, also in Damascus, and worked there just enough to complete a 27000 sq. ft multi story hospital before relocating to the United States to pursue his master's degree. Mr. Abdelahad enrolled at Florida Atlantic University, and during his studies, worked as a math tutor and an engineering teaching assistant. He went on to obtain his Master of Science in Civil Engineering in 2008. Prior to founding Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services LLC, Mr. Abdelahad gained experience as a structural engineer in Pennsylvania and Florida, holding increasingly senior positions with Bunting Architectural Metals, Crown Castle and IEM Services.

Today, Mr. Abdelahad is a registered professional engineer in the states of Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia. As a commitment to his profession, he is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as the Tau Beta Pi Association, Inc., and the Golden Key International Honor Society. Known for his contributions to the community, he is active with his church, St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, and has held leadership roles including chairman of St. John the Divine and parish council board member. He also served as secretary of the planning commission for Green Tree Borough.

Mr. Abdelahad attributes his success to dedication, consistency and the support of his family. Above all, he prides himself on being extremely efficient; in each of his companies, he has succeeded in creating visible savings for the company and bringing a sense of organization to his teams. Furthermore, he prides himself on being a value added service even for the clients that may not hire his firm and continue to offer creative and affordable solutions with his vast knowledge and experience in design, fabrication and construction. He looks forward to continuing to use his leadership skills to grow his company. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Rasha, and their sons, Mark and Luke.

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Pittsburgh Structural Engineer Works With Local Architect And Draftsman To Provide More Services

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A structural engineer and local architect, work together offering more services in the city of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is known for its old and historic structures as well as its aging residential houses across Western Pennsylvania.

Restoring historic buildings maintains the original aesthetic and provides us with an educational tool for the history, art, architecture and engineering of the time period when the building was originally constructed. If there’s one thing to remember when preserving important and long-standing buildings, it’s to maintain their character. If you tamper with them too much, the building's charm and value will diminish.

A significant portion of the residential properties in Pittsburgh and its surrounding area are over 70 years old. Many of these properties are dealing with either ground water challenges, bowed or cracked foundation walls or bowed/bulged brick veneer (exterior façade).

Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services is looking to help maintain the character of these historic buildings and old architectural shapes of Pittsburgh residential structures, while making sure they are structurally sound and can last safely many more years. They have worked and evaluated many structures that either were classified as a landmark or were located in the historic district in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services LLC is excited about the opportunity to find and restore these historic and old building structures that mean so much to the communities and the great people of Pittsburgh. They enjoy assisting them throughout their design process whether they are renovating, rehabbing, restoring or reinforcing to maintain the structure longevity for years to come.

The owner, Firas Abdelahad, has said, "We understand the market, and we believe in velocity while we still offer quality work with fair cost. We fully believe in offering our clients the best quality, within their time frame while trying to stay on their budget to get the work done. We pride ourselves on being a value-added service even for the clients that may not hire us."

About Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services, LLC: Locally owned, managed and operated structural engineering firm serving Pittsburgh and its surrounding areas. Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services was established to assist architects, home owners, real estate agents, investors, general contractors, and developers to make their experience designing, buying, selling, remodeling, investing, or flipping properties smoother by providing them with a reliable structural engineering service when needed.

They would love to talk with you about your project, ask you a few questions and if they realize that you don't need a structural engineer they will let you know and provide you with recommendations on who can assist you. If you are looking for a dependable structural engineer team in Pittsburgh, give them a call!

For more information about Pittsburgh Design & Engineering Services, please visit: PittDES.com or the companies LinkedIn | Facebook

Website: https://www.pittdes.com