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For the past four years, we have been actively working with the LBE (Local Business Enterprise) Advisory Committee to build consensus among business leaders and convince political leaders that these revenue limit increases – the first in 23 years – will enable San Francisco small businesses to grow, prosper, and successfully graduate from the program. Thanks to […]
In July of 2020, we received word that one of our most important projects was completed – the Children’s Academy, high on a hill above Port-au-Prince in Haiti. Together with BAR Architects and their team, we developed and coordinated the design of a 2,700 square foot earthquake- and hurricane-resistant expansion to the school by adding a […]
When the infamous San Andreas Fault runs directly through the driveway of your new home site, you might consider spending a little extra money on the best structural engineer to come up with a creative and effective solution to ensure you and your investment survive the next Big One. Check out an excerpt from an […]
Beauty meets brawn in the Bay Area. FTF Engineering applied an advanced seismic structural design of steel braced frames with viscous dampers to a modern residential architectural vision, achieving the following goals without compromising on design or safety.
SFO C3C Project – one of FTF’s Largest – is Nearing Take-Off FTF is in plan check for the 100,000 square foot Courtyard 3 Connector (C3C), a $165 million design-build project at San Francisco International Airport. Design-Build partners include Hensel Phelps, Magnusson Klemencic Associates and HOK and MEI Architects. The Courtyard 3 Connector (C3C) at […]
2018 was one of the most successful years in FTF’s history, but we’re never satisfied with the status quo. For 2019 we are embarking on a host of enhancements, including an overhaul of our website, firmwide use of Office365 for team communication and streamlined project management, and enhanced REVIT capacity to respond to our continued growth and expanded service offerings. We’re working hard to make sure these are smooth transitions that benefit our clients and colleagues.
Nik Favretto Promoted to Principal In recognition of Nik’s outstanding client and project care, technical excellence, solid financial management, and staff mentoring, we are proud to announce that he has been promoted to the position of Principal. In his 6 years at FTF, Nik has established himself as a key contributor to the success that FTF has […]
2017 was another great year for the FTF family, thanks to you, and the hard work of our talented and diverse staff. To say thanks and give back, each one of us has selected a non-profit organization to receive a $200 donation from FTF.