Strategic pairing Leverage Barrish Pelham's integration with Degenkolb to position as a West Coast seismic and structural design powerhouse with expanded bandwidth, ideal for multi-site healthcare, education, and civic projects seeking integrated risk assessment and design services.

Disaster readiness Highlight the firm’s expertise in damage assessment, wind, water, fire, and earthquake event analysis and disaster response, offering clients pre- and post-disaster evaluation services to support loss prevention programs and insurer needs.

Specialized markets Target markets where seismic and structural resilience are critical (healthcare, education, government/federal, forensics) and emphasize long-term maintenance and retrofit capabilities to unlock repeat business on upgraded facilities.

Digital toolbox Promote the tech stack (AutoCAD, AWS, Bluebeam, Revit-friendly workflows, DocuSign, SharePoint) as a strength for efficient project delivery, secure documentation, and scalable collaboration across dispersed client teams.

Growth signals Capitalise on recent leadership hires and expansion signals by positioning as a growing, stability-driven partner for clients seeking innovative, senior-level engineering leadership and reliable project execution with proven collective expertise.