Civil/Structural Design

Civil & Structural Design for Facilities

Civil and structural services support new facilities, plant expansions, equipment installations and infrastructure upgrades with PE stamping for permitting.

Structural and Site Engineering for Industrial Facilities

Civil and structural design support the physical infrastructure required for industrial operations. Foundations, steel structures, containment systems and site work must align with process loads, equipment requirements and long-term facility plans.

At Cortex, civil and structural systems are developed in coordination with process, mechanical, and utility design to ensure constructability and operational reliability.

Structural Analysis & Support Design

Structural systems are developed to support process equipment, piping loads and operating conditions.

We analyze loading requirements and design steel structures that meet code requirements and integrate with mechanical systems.

Capabilities include:

  • Structural steel platform design
  • Equipment support structures
  • Pipe rack and bridge design
  • Structural analysis for process loads
  • Evaluation of existing structural capacity

Foundations & Equipment Anchorage

Process and mechanical systems require foundations designed for equipment weight, seismic loads, winds, and operational forces. We develop foundation plans and anchorage details that support installation and long-term performance.

Capabilities include:

  • Equipment foundation design
  • Anchor bolt and baseplate coordination
  • Vibration and load consideration
  • Foundation upgrades for equipment replacement
  • Integration with underground utilities
  • Containment for tanks and loading and unloading stations

Integrated Modeling & Constructability Review

Civil and structural systems are coordinated with process and mechanical layouts prior to construction.

Where appropriate, 3D modeling is used to confirm structural clearances, support routing and equipment access. Final drawing packages are developed to support fabrication and installation.

Capabilities include:

  • Structural coordination within integrated models
  • Clash detection between steel and process systems
  • Development of accurate structural BOM’s and weights for estimates throughout the project
  • Development of Issue for Construction Drawing Packages
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Who This Service Supports

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Testimonials

Why Clients Choose Cortex

I have worked with Cortex for about 15 years. They have done lots of 3D design work, including for an $11MM HDPE reactor debottleneck and a $30MM waste treatment plant. They bring a great skill set to these projects and are agile and able to adjust to changing conditions."
Principal Project Manager
Their use of the latest technology in producing these packages across multiple disciplines provides exacting details to reduce scope changes and field busts thus reducing the total installed costs of projects. The long-term relationship that we have developed with Cortex provides an experienced background that is influential in bringing project to a successful conclusion."
Project Manager
They provide timely updates, openly discuss challenges and options, and make it easy for stakeholders to understand.They proactively identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising system performance or reliability."
Project Engineer
Most recently, I had Cortex develop FEL2/3 estimates for six Turnaround projects (three MCC replacements and three piping/ structural projects). All of these projects were well within the error band comparedto when we developed estimates after detailed engineering. I have been pleased with the work that Cortex has performed for me over the years."
Principal Project Manager
Working with Cortex has been exceptional across every phase of the project. Their dedication to transparency, thorough scope development, and clear communication builds confidence from day one.They take the time to understand every operational requirement, clearly define deliverables, and lay out realistic expectations to minimize risk, prevent scope creep, and ensures everyone starts the project aligned."
Project Engineer
Cortex has a long history of being instrumental in developing both turnaround and non turnaround capital projects. We have used Cortex to develop competent IFC drawing packages and estimates from scope descriptions."
Project Manager
They have a strong understanding of our internal engineering standards. They consistently uphold internal specifications, industry best practices, and quality expectations in every aspect of design, programming, documentation, and implementation."
Project Engineer