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Reinforcement & Retrofitting of Existing Structures

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Created 11 days ago in Product & Design / Metrics & Analytics

I assess aging or damaged structures and design cost-effective reinforcement strategies to restore or improve safety and performance.

Clients gain: Peace of mind and extended building life without the cost of total reconstruction.

Edisson Laforest

Dominican Republic
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Senior Structural Engineer and Infrastructure Consultant with over 20 years of international experience in: - Structural Design for Residential & Commercial Buildings - BOQ Review & Construction Cost Estimation - Structural Analysis (Seismic, Wind, Load Calculations) - Reinforcement & Retrofitting of Existing Structures - Structural Safety Evaluations & Risk Assessment - Bridge Design & Infrastructure Support - Technical Report Review (Designs, Calculations, Inspections) - Civil Engineering Mentorship (for students & young engineers) - Feasibility Studies for Real Estate & Public Projects the Planning, I have successfully led projects in Haiti, the Dominican Republic, U.S, Europe, Africa, Cariben. Working with top-tier organizations including USAID/LMG, US Government, Canada Government, Plan International, Grupo MADINFRA SRL, and Marjori Group SRL. My expertise spans structural assessments, code compliance, hospital and school construction standards, seismic and hurricane-resilient design, and technical reporting. Notably, I was contracted by USAID/LMG to draft Haiti’s national hospital construction norms. I have excels in bridging engineering best practices with local realities, making me a reliable expert for advising on sustainable and safe infrastructure development. I brings strong skills in AutoCAD, SAP2000, STAAD Pro, and project management, along with a reputation for delivering solutions that meet both international standards and community needs.

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