Structural scope

• Concrete podium slabs, parking levels, and transfer systems
• Multi-story wood framing with gravity and lateral design
• Columns, beams, diaphragms, and load-transfer elements
• Foundations, retaining walls, and construction-ready documents

Advantages of podium construction

• Efficient land use with parking or commercial space below
• Cost savings compared with all-concrete buildings
• Flexible layouts for mixed-use and multi-family developments
• Strong code separation between occupancies

Engineering priorities

• Load transfer between concrete and wood systems
• Differential movement and shrinkage coordination
• Seismic detailing and diaphragm design
• Constructability and phased construction sequencing

Podium Design Considerations

• Load transfer between concrete podium levels and upper wood framing
• Seismic coordination of mixed structural systems
• Efficient framing layouts for parking, retail, and residential uses
• Permit-ready drawings for multi-family and mixed-use developments