Business Details
34 Years
experience
Expert Communication Tower Engineering Services
Towerkraft Engineering is a Nebraska-based engineering consulting firm with over 50 years of combined expertise in communication structure design and analysis. Our team specializes in structural evaluations, tower modifications, and foundation designs for cellular, broadcast, and wireless internet clients. We utilize state-of-the-art 3D analysis software to ensure compliance with current tower standards, including TIA-222. Our independent consulting approach guarantees unbiased engineering solutions tailored to each project's unique requirements. With a track record of over 7,000 completed projects, we provide professional engineering reports, P.E. certifications, and customized modification packages.Our engineers have actively contributed to EIA and TIA design standard committees, maintaining industry leadership. We prioritize client needs through transparent communication and technically rigorous solutions. Our services include feasibility studies, structural drawings using CAD software, and site-specific foundation designs based on geotechnical reports. We maintain professional certifications across multiple states to serve clients nationwide. Our commitment to quality ensures structures withstand specified antenna loading and environmental conditions.
Services
Tower Design
Structural Analysis
Foundation Design
Tower Modifications
P.E. Certification
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of combined experience in tower engineering
- Our team has completed 7,000+ communication structure projects
- We use advanced 3D analysis software for precise evaluations
- We provide unbiased engineering solutions as independent consultants
- Our engineers hold active P.E. certifications across multiple states
Services
Tower Design
We provide structural design for new and used communication towers using current standards and 3D analysis software. Our designs ensure compliance with TIA-222 requirements while optimizing structural efficiency. All drawings are created with the latest CAD technology and include state-specific P.E. certification.
Structural Analysis
Our team performs detailed structural analyses of existing communication towers to determine current capacity. Using specialized software, we assess load-bearing capabilities and identify necessary modifications. We provide comprehensive engineering reports documenting findings and recommended upgrades to meet modern standards.
Foundation Design
We design tower foundations based on geotechnical reports and current building codes. Our engineers evaluate soil conditions to recommend optimal foundation types, whether shallow, deep, or specialized systems. Each design includes detailed calculations and integration with tower structural requirements for maximum stability.
Tower Modifications
We develop customized modification packages for towers not meeting current standards. Our solutions include reinforcement strategies, component replacements, and capacity upgrades. Each package provides detailed engineering documentation and implementation guidance to ensure safe, code-compliant modifications.
P.E. Certification
We provide professional engineer certification for all designs and analyses across multiple states. Our licensed engineers ensure compliance with jurisdiction-specific requirements. Certification includes thorough documentation and direct support for permitting and regulatory approval processes.
People
Steven Fehlhafer
Owner
Licensed Professional Engineer with over 25 years of tower engineering experience. Specializes in structural analysis and code compliance for communication structures. Active participant in TIA standard development committees.
Alvin Kraft
Founder
Retired Professional Engineer with extensive experience in steel poles and lattice structures. Former industry expert at Valmont Industries. Instrumental in developing early communication tower design standards.
Questions
What types of communication structures do you specialize in?
We specialize in guyed towers, self-supporting towers, monopoles, and foundation systems for communication structures.
How do you ensure tower compliance with current standards?
We use 3D analysis software and follow TIA-222 standards for all designs and evaluations to ensure code compliance.
Can you provide engineering services for multiple states?
Yes, our engineers hold certifications across multiple states and provide P.E. stamps where required for regulatory approval.
What happens if a tower doesn't meet current standards?
We develop customized modification packages to upgrade non-compliant structures while maintaining structural integrity and safety.
How do you handle foundation design for communication towers?
We create site-specific foundation designs using geotechnical reports and current building codes to ensure proper structural support.
