Business Details
Expert Structural Engineering for Diverse Building Projects
Baker Ingram & Associates is a structural engineering consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering innovative solutions for diverse building projects. Our team of 13 registered structural engineers, licensed across 20 states, specializes in translating architectural visions into structurally sound realities. We collaborate closely with clients from initial concept through construction, ensuring safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness for educational institutions, healthcare facilities, residential complexes, and municipal structures. Our regional expertise spans Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland, where we prioritize client collaboration, technical excellence, and community impact. With a focus on practical engineering and advanced BIM technology, we address complex challenges in foundation systems, framing, and lateral load resistance.Our principals bring decades of combined experience, maintaining rigorous standards in historic preservation, waterfront structures, and modern construction. By integrating schematic design, feasibility studies, and comprehensive assessments, we provide end-to-end structural engineering services tailored to local market needs. Our commitment to quality is reflected in 14 state PE registrations held by our lead engineers and a track record of award-winning projects. We emphasize transparency, timely execution, and sustainable solutions that align with evolving industry standards. From pre-K schools to senior living centers, our work ensures enduring value for every client and community we serve.
Services
Structural Design
Building Assessments
Foundation Systems
Elevated Floor Framing
Roof Framing
Lateral Framing
Schematic Design
Construction Documentation
Design Development
Construction Administration
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of structural engineering expertise.
- Our team includes 13 engineers licensed in 20 states.
- We collaborate from project inception to ensure feasibility.
- We provide cost-effective solutions for regional markets.
- We conduct comprehensive building assessments for safety.
What people say
Exceptional engineering solutions
Timely project delivery
Deep technical knowledge
Collaborative approach
Strong regional expertise
Services
Structural Design
We provide full-spectrum structural design services from schematic planning to construction documentation. Our engineers use Revit BIM technology to integrate with design teams, ensuring gravity and lateral load systems meet safety standards. Specializing in complex configurations, we deliver tailored solutions for foundations, floors, and roofs across educational, healthcare, and residential sectors.
Building Assessments
Our team conducts comprehensive evaluations of existing structures to identify risks and recommend remediation. We assess foundation integrity, framing systems, and compliance with building codes. These assessments guide renovations, additions, or adaptive reuse projects while ensuring long-term durability for historic buildings, municipal structures, and commercial properties.
Foundation Systems
We design and analyze foundation systems tailored to soil conditions and structural loads. Our solutions address settlement risks, seismic activity, and environmental factors. Services include shallow and deep foundation design, pile testing, and underpinning strategies to ensure stability for high-rise buildings, waterfront structures, and industrial facilities.
Roof Framing Systems
Our engineers develop customized roof framing solutions to withstand wind, snow, and seismic forces. We optimize material selection and system geometry for long-span roofs, green roofs, and complex architectural designs. Services include load calculations, connection detailing, and coordination with MEP systems to ensure structural integrity and constructability.
Construction Administration
We provide continuous support during construction through RFI reviews, submittal approvals, and site visits. Our team ensures adherence to design intent while addressing field adjustments. This phase includes coordination with contractors, quality control inspections, and final signoffs to guarantee compliance with safety standards and project specifications.
People
Brian D. McGlade
Corporate President
With decades of leadership experience, Brian D. McGlade oversees strategic operations across all offices. He ensures alignment with the firm's mission of technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Thomas E. Woods
Principal/Branch Manager
Thomas E. Woods leads the Newark, DE office, focusing on regional project execution and client relationships. His expertise spans structural systems for commercial and institutional buildings.
John K. Wood
Principal/Branch Manager
John K. Wood manages the Annapolis, MD office, specializing in municipal and public safety structures. He ensures compliance with local codes and timely project delivery.
Ian T. Walters
Principal/Branch Manager
Ian T. Walters leads the Lancaster, PA office, focusing on historic preservation and complex structural renovations. He mentors junior engineers while maintaining design quality.
Cherie J. Moore
Principal/Branch Manager
Cherie J. Moore oversees the Dover, DE office, emphasizing client collaboration and innovative engineering solutions for healthcare and senior living facilities.
Questions
What types of projects does Baker, Ingram & Associates specialize in?
We specialize in structural engineering for educational buildings, healthcare facilities, multi-family residential complexes, municipal structures, and historic renovations.
Do you offer services outside the Mid-Atlantic region?
While our offices are in PA, DE, NJ, and MD, our engineers hold licenses in 20 states, enabling us to work on projects across the continental US.
How does your firm handle complex structural challenges?
We use Revit BIM technology and advanced analysis tools to address complex configurations, ensuring optimal solutions for foundations, framing, and seismic resistance.
Can you assist with historic building preservation?
Yes, our team has extensive experience in assessing and reinforcing historic structures while maintaining their architectural integrity.
What sets your construction administration services apart?
We provide continuous on-site support, rapid RFI responses, and meticulous coordination to ensure designs translate seamlessly into built structures.
How do you ensure compliance with local building codes?
Our engineers are licensed in 20 states and maintain up-to-date knowledge of regional codes to guarantee full compliance for every project.
