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Your Trusted Partner for Structural Building Design

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STRUCTURAL BUILDING DESIGN SERVICES

At IDEA, we're experts in Structural Design of Industrial & Commercial Buildings, with over 30 years of experience in providing turnkey design, planning & consulting services!

With a veteran team of structural, mechanical, and electrical engineers licensed all over the US, we are the easy button for our customers. From Industrial Warehouses to Offices and Multi-Family Housing, we've got you covered!

If you're looking for a practical engineering partner for your project, reach out and you'll find out how our responsiveness and expertise will make us your favorite consultant!

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TRUSTED BY LEADING COMPANIES

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

Our experienced structural engineers are subject matter experts in a broad range of structural engineering disciplines, enabling us to be a turnkey engineering solution for our customers. Our team brings specialized knowledge of industrial applications, allowing us to deliver tailored, end-to-end engineering solutions that meet the unique challenges of industrial customers.

  • Structural Design

  • Structural Analysis

  • Foundation Design

  • Formal Calculations

  • Conceptual Design

  • Project Planning & Budgeting

  • Site Planning

  • 3D Modelling

  • Detailed Construction Drawings

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

With over 30 years of construction and industrial experience, our licensed structural engineers have expertise in a wide range of structural applications, ensuring cost effective, sustainable solutions.

  • Educational Buildings

  • Healthcare Facilities

  • Parking Structures

  • Sports & Rec Facilities

  • Energy & Utility Structures

  • Multi-Family Housing

  • Aircraft Hangars

  • Warehouses

  • Office Buildings

  • Retail Stores

  • Industrial Facilities

  • Distribution Centers

  • Cold Storage Facilities

  • Data Centers

RECENT STRUCTURAL PROJECTS

From factories and warehouses to commercial buildings and MDUs, our practical structural engineering team has the technical expertise to get you covered. We know each project is unique and we leverage our expertise and best practices to ensure that each solution meets the specific needs and requirements of our customers.

TURNKEY BUILDING SOLUTIONS

With a full team of licensed structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, we can handle your entire project beginning to end!

Mechanical

  • Chiller Systems & Cooling Towers

  • Boiler & Steam Systems

  • Air Distribution Systems

  • Ventilation Systems

  • Smoke Control Systems

  • Commercial HVAC

  • Industrial HVAC

Electrical

  • Power Distribution

  • Backup Power (UPS)

  • Lighting & Controls

  • Lightening Protection

  • Renewable Energy

  • Low Voltage Systems

  • Arc Flash Studies

  • Motor Control Centers

  • Switchgears

Plumbing

  • Sanitary Drainage

  • Stormwater Drainage

  • Compressed Air Systems

  • Vacuum Systems

  • Gas Piping Systems

  • Filtration Systems

  • Sewage & Septic Systems

  • Industrial Process Piping

  • Wastewater Treatment

Fire Protection

  • Fire Sprinkler Systems

  • Fire Alarm & Detection Systems

  • Smoke Detection & Suppression Systems

  • Hydrant & Standpipe Systems

  • Hazardous Material Fire Suppression

  • Code Compliance & Risk Assessment

  • Fire Pump & Tank Sizing

Sustainability & Consulting

  • LEED & Green Building Design

  • Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

  • Water Conservation

  • Air Quality

  • Seismic & Vibration

  • Code Compliance (IBC, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UPC, etc.)

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

Turnkey Services

With a multi-disciplinary team of veteran engineers and industry professionals, we are a one-stop-shop. From greenfield plant design to custom equipment supports, we've got you covered!

Client-Centric Solutions

Our principals and project managers work closely with our customers so that every solution we deliver is tailored to our customer's unique requirements.

Flexible Support

Our staff takes pride in meeting their deadlines and saving our customers time and money, so we strive to adapt quickly to customer needs and

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Roy DeGiovanni

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. DeGiovanni is an accomplished leader in the chemical engineering and construction industries, bringing over 25 years of experience to the role of CEO at IDEA. With a strong foundation in both construction and engineering, he has a comprehensive understanding of process development and optimization, safety regulations, and sustainability practices. After serving in the Army, Mr. DeGiovanni furthered his expertise by obtaining a Master's degree in Construction Management from Central Connecticut.  This unique combination of education, field and life experience equips him with the skills to effectively manage complex projects that bridge the gap between engineering innovation and construction execution. As CEO of IDEA, Mr. DeGiovanni is dedicated to promoting engineering excellence, sustainable practices, and innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of the industry.  He is committed to developing talent within the organization and building strong partnerships with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success.

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Alicia Chasse

Chief Operating Officer

With 25 years of experience in operational leadership at IDEA, Ms. Chasse has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to driving business growth, efficiency, and innovation across diverse industries.  As a seasoned executive, she brings a deep understanding of the complexities of scaling operations, optimizing processes, and fostering a high-performance culture that aligns with organizational goals.  Ms. Chasse has a proven track record in overseeing large-scale company operations, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and implementing transformative strategies that have led to improved profitability, customer satisfaction, and market positioning.  Her expertise spans across supply chain management, process optimization, strategic planning, and risk management, enabling organizations to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing business environment.

Wallace Reinecke

Principal

Mr. Reinecke has over 35 years of experience in the specialty chemical and pharmaceutical industries. For over ten years he managed a 75-man design/engineering group comprised of instrumentation, civil/structural, architectural, layout/piping, electrical power, HVAC and construction disciplines. Throughout his career he has also acted as a Project Manager/Director on numerous chemical and pharmaceutical projects. He has demonstrated the ability to manage both people and projects. Mr. Reinecke has also been a guest lecturer on the topics of project and construction management for the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineers (ISPE).

ABOUT IDEA

YOUR PARTNER FOR BUILDING DESIGN

Innovative Design Engineering Associates (IDEA) was founded in 1995 upon the belief that every project starts with a great idea and bringing that idea to fruition requires the dedication of an exceptional engineering team.

With a 30-year track record of delivering creative, practical, and cost-effective engineering solutions to our customers in the chemical, pharmaceutical and specialty manufacturing industries, we leverage industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies to implement proven solutions that add tremendous value to our customers.

As a multi-disciplinary team of engineers with deep technical talent, project experience and a passion for delivering results, we strive to be a turnkey engineering solution for our industrial customers.

If you need a reliable engineering partner for your project, fill out the form or give us a call and let's discuss how we can help.

When you work with IDEA, you get more than a paid contractor. You get a partner who is dedicated to your success.

LICENSED ACROSS THE US

We've Got You Covered!

With Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical PEs licensed across the US, we are a turnkey solution for our customers.

SPEAK WITH ONE OF OUR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS TODAY!

Our Team takes pride in our responsiveness and commitment to our customers. Fill out the form and we'll respond within 2 hours!

We won't waste your time with marketing emails. Tell us what you need and we'll have an Engineer reach out!

Reach out and let's talk about how our structural engineering team can help with your project.

OUR EXPERTISE

Conceptual Design

Project Planning

Structural Design

Structural Analysis

Facility Layout

CONTACT INFO

615-616-0900

612 Wheelers Farms Road

Milford, CT 06461