Bertolami

Engineering That Builds Stronger, Smarter, More Efficient Projects

Bertolami Engineering builds, supports, and maintains a community that enables our clients, partners, and peers to thrive through structural expertise, practical solutions, and collaborative relationships.

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What We Do

At Bertolami Engineering, we provide professional structural analysis and design that balances innovation, safety, and reliability. We go beyond basic calculations, offering holistic project engagement from early design concepts through final construction to ensure your vision is built efficiently, accurately, and within budget.

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SIPs Engineering

We optimize the connection types between panels to maximize structural capacity, adding strength where needed while reducing unnecessary costs.

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02

Residential & Light Commercial Structural Design

We deliver practical and consistent structural plans for new residential builds, home additions, and light commercial construction projects.

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03

Permit Drawings

We provide highly detailed, engineer-stamped structural drawing sets designed to streamline the city plan check process and secure your approvals.

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04

Value Engineering

We proactively analyze your plans to identify smart, cost-effective structural alternatives, lowering your construction expenses without compromising building safety.

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05

Pre-Architectural Consultation & Support

We offer dedicated on-site and remote support during your build to quickly troubleshoot unexpected field conditions and prevent costly delays.

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Where We Work

We are constantly expanding our licensing reach. Gwen Bertolami holds civil engineering licenses in the following states:

Alabama

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Idaho

Maryland

Montana

Nevada

New Mexico

North Dakota

Oregon

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Wyoming

Don't see your state listed? You can still reach out to us to discuss your project.

Projects

Walnut Creek ADU

Walnut Creek ADU

Walnut Creek, California
Residential

We provided SIPs engineering and structural design for this 469 SF Walnut Creek, CA ADU, enabling rapid manual assembly despite limited access.

Our Approach

We believe in engineering that supports:

A web of trust and personal relationships

The success of our clients and partners

Practical, cost-conscious solutions without compromising design

Engineering solutions grounded in real-world constructability

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reviews

“It's been an absolute blessing to work with Bertolami Engineering. This was our first big remodel and they educated us throughout the process and had a tremendous amount of patience with us, as we went back and forth on decisions. The lead designer, Suki Leith, has such a passion and attention to detail when it comes to design. She treated the project as if it was her own home - always making smart and efficient recommendation that would help us achieve our vision. The quality of work that the entire team showcased throughout the project was truly impressive. They're able to see the big picture, while also staying close to all of the small details that matter. It's not often that you see professionals taking such pride in their work these days and it was such a pleasure working with team during each phase of the project. I cannot recommend them enough as a partner to help you achieve your design dreams!

Windsor
Orinda Homeowner