Diverse leadership Shear Structural is Georgia’s only women-owned and managed structural engineering firm, signaling a unique differentiator for clients prioritizing supplier diversity as part of project requirements and corporate social responsibility goals.

Niche focus Specializing in adaptive reuse, healthcare, municipal/civic, and education projects positions the firm to pursue opportunities where resilience and sustainability are critical, with potential to expand into related public-sector and library or university retrofit programs.

Strategic location Located in downtown Chamblee near MARTA, the firm offers accessible collaboration for Southeast clients and potential to engage regional public and private sector projects requiring proximity to transportation hubs and community anchors.

Awards and credibility Industry recognition such as Best Firm to Work For, PSMJ Circle of Excellence, and Autodesk Entrepreneur Grant enhances credibility for RFPs and can be leveraged to win new healthcare, education, and municipal projects.

Growth signals With a revenue range of 10M to 25M and a lean team (11-50 employees), there is an opportunity to tailor proposal strategies, scale capabilities, and partner on larger Schematic to Construction phase bids with complementary firms to capture bigger public and private sector opportunities.