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ConstructionCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Forell Elsesser, founded in 1960 and based in San Francisco, California, operates as a structural engineering practice within the construction industry. The firm specializes in seismic retrofits of nationally recognized historic structures and also applies engineering to the design of new, complex buildings and other unconventional projects across various sectors. Its approach emphasizes safety and performance in handling demanding architectural programs. Its portfolio includes retrofit and base isolation projects for landmark civic buildings and transportation infrastructure, such as the San Francisco and Pasadena City Halls, and the Central Subway Station for the SFMTA, along with facilities like the University of California Memorial Stadium, the Oregon Supreme Court, the Utah State Capitol, the Bakar BioEnginuity Hub, and the Regeneration Medicine Building at UCSF. The firm has operated for more than six decades and is certified as a Small Business Enterprise by federal authorities and the State of California. It serves clients seeking specialized structural solutions that address safety, resilience, and preservation across building types.