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Who we are

A team capable of handling the smallest detail to the largest project

At The Structural Group, we push each other to think more creatively, communicate more clearly and collaborate more effectively. So no matter who you’re working with, you’ll experience the same masterful level of service.

Our team of award-winning structural engineers bring decades of diverse experience together toward one single goal — making your job as easy as possible.

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What we believe

Our best clients are the ones who ask the most questions.

It’s our job to make the technical simple. In design and communication.

The most complex problems are the most satisfying to solve.

We treat everyone as our best client. From the C-Suite to the construction crew.

Our Team

Jan I. Blok
President
Jan Blok
Harry B. Kuchma
Director of Special Projects
Harry B Kuchma
John G. Foster
Senior Project Manager
John Foster
Fernando J. Saz
Senior Project Manager
Fernando Saz
Mark Danielak
Project Manager
Mark Danielak
Amanda J. Featherstone
Project Manager / BIM Manager
Amanda Featherstone
Anne Dickerson
Office Manager
Anne Dickerson

I just like their approach. I like working with everyone there, and I trust and feel comfortable with their decisions. The engineers at The Structural Group are excellent at problem solving.

Rick S.
Principal and Founder, real estate development firm

Awards

2021
Docomomo, Design Award of Excellence, Civic
US Post Office Loop Station
2021
Landmarks Illinois, Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Award for Restoration
Nauvoo Historic Sites Residences
2021
Architecture Masterprize, Honorable Mention in Interior Design, Hospitality
Aire Ancient Baths
2020
SEAOI, Excellence in Structural Engineering, William and Alys Lavicka Award
AIRE Ancient Baths
2019
SEAOI, Excellence in Structural Engineering, Best Project Up To $10 Million
Lake Shore Drive Residence
2018
SEAOI, Excellence in Structural Engineering, William and Alys Lavicka Award
S.K.Y. Restaurant
2018
Village of Arlignton Heights, Alan F. Bombick Award for Excellence in Design
Thomas Middle School
2018
City of Evanston Preservation Committee, Preservation and Design Awards, Rehabilitation/Restoration
640 Colfax Street
2017
Chicago Building Congress, Award of Merit
Abe and Ida Cooper Center
2015
Design Evanston, Rehabilitation Award
The Dawes House
2015
Design Evanston Award
Trader Joe's
2014
SEAOI, Excellence in Structural Engineering, Award of Merit
Eataly
2014
Chicago Building Congress, Award of Merit
Eataly
2014
City of Evanston Preservation Committee, Preservation and Design Awards, Innovative Solutions In Preservation
The Dawes House
2012
Urban Land Institute, Vision Award
Uptown Park Ridge Redevelopment
2010
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Crystal Key for Best Community
Uptown Park Ridge Redevelopment
2010
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago, Gold Key for Best Overall Community
Uptown Park Ridge Redevelopment
2009
Illinois Chamber of Commerce, Development Council Edie Award
Uptown Park Ridge Redevelopment
2008
Congress for the New Urbanisim Illinois Chapter, Neighborhood District and Corridor
Uptown Park Ridge Redevelopment
2008
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, Award of Excellence
The Residences at 900 Green Roof
2007
City of Chicago, Mayor Daley's Landscape Awards
The Residences at 900 Green Roof
2006
SEAOI, Excellence in Structural Engineering, Best Small Structure
Equinox Health Club Gold Coast

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