Cheers to Fernando Frontera on 20 years with BASE! Last night we celebrated two decades of dedication, accomplishment, and friendship. A favorite among clients and colleagues alike, we look forward to many more years with Fernando!
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Civil Engineering
Honolulu, HI 3,714 followers
Baldridge & Associates Structural Engineering, Inc.
About us
At BASE, we’ve built a reputation as a structural engineering firm that dramatically lowers project risk. Whether your project is in a high-risk environment, such as an earthquake or hurricane zone, or you just need the confidence that your project can meet a tight budget, BASE delivers the impressive track record, industry-leading expertise and exceptional communication skills project owners, architects, developers and general contractors look for in an engineering partner. We are an outstanding teaming partner, with many successful design-build and value engineering projects in our portfolio. And we’re known for our exceptional attention to detail, economy and constructability. Our Services: - Structural Engineering - Protective Design - Natural Hazard Mitigation - Testing & Inspection
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https://baseengr.com/
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- Industry
- Civil Engineering
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Honolulu, HI
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1995
- Specialties
- Structural Engineering, Testing and Inspection, Antiterrorism Force Protection, Design-Build, Protective Design, and Natural Hazard Mitigation
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1164 Bishop Street
Suite 1600
Honolulu, HI 96813, US
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8623 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Suite 509
Chicago, Illinois 60631, US
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406, Sakar East, B/S Gurunanak School, 40MT Tarsali-Danteshwar Ring Rd
Vadodara, Gujarat 390009, IN
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Employees at BASE
Updates
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Happy Professional Engineers Day! Today, we celebrate our licensed engineers who, through rigorous education, training, and experience, help ensure public safety and deliver innovative building solutions. Thank you to our outstanding PEs for all that you do! #LicensedPEday #StructuralEngineers #TeamBASE #StructuralEngineering
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Congratulations to Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc. , Iolani School and the entire project team! It was an honor to engineer such an iconic structure that incorporates tsunami-resistant strategies, including high-performance concrete walls, enlarged debris-impact columns, and grout-filled steel columns for added resilience.
"Iolani School Arrillaga Student Center by Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc. was a shining example of GCA Excellence. They hit the mark in every category and demonstrated with a collaborative & committed effort between all stakeholders, something truly special can be achieved." 💬 Michael Inouye, 2026 GCA President & Build Hawaii Awards Judge. - 🏆 Congratulations to Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc., recipient of the 2026 Build Hawaii Grand Award for their ʻIolani School Arrillaga Student Center project, on this remarkable achievement and well-deserved recognition! - See the rest of the Build Hawaii Awards winners: https://lnkd.in/g3qJ6q8X - #BuildHawaiiAwards #BHA #GrandAward #GCA #hawaii
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It's great to see one of our buildings featured alongside other iconic structures. For Wave One, we brought a strong understanding of both Indian and international design codes, coupled with a highly collaborative design process involving the contractor and local and international consultants. Together, we developed a structural system that met the project's performance requirements while remaining economical and practical to build within the realities of India's construction industry.
Architecture is more than what we see. It is the vision, purpose, and leadership behind every detail. At Nostri Design Consultants, we believe meaningful architecture goes beyond structures. It shapes experiences, inspires connections, and creates a lasting legacy. Wave One was envisioned with this philosophy at its core, designed not just to stand out, but to deliver enduring value through thoughtful design. Seeing Wave One featured alongside iconic architectural landmarks at the Tesla Showroom, Gurugram, is a proud milestone for our team and a reflection of the vision, expertise, and commitment behind every project. Every landmark begins with a vision. The right design turns it into a legacy. Let’s create something remarkable together. . . . #NostriDesignConsultants #NostriDesigns #WaveOneNoida #Tesla #Architecture #Architects
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Happy #NationalInternDay! Today we recognize and celebrate our talented interns Von Nicholo Escalona and Robert Weiser. It's also a bittersweet day as we say goodbye to Robert as he completes his time with us. Thank you for your contributions, and best wishes to Robert for what's next!
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Alia 888 Ala Moana is taking shape beautifully and is on track for completion in Spring 2027. Beyond its striking design, the project is setting a new standard for sustainability as home to Hawaii's first on-site gray water collection and treatment system in a residential building. We're proud to be the structural engineer on this project that not only enhances the skyline but also advances sustainable building practices for the future. Developer: Kobayashi Group Architect: WRNS Studio GC: Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc.
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We're excited to welcome Garrett Hughes as he begins his externship with our team today! Garrett joined us through ACE Mentor Program of America's Externship Program which connects high school students with leading AEC firms in Hawaii for paid, short-term summer experiences. We're proud to support the next generation of AEC talent and look forward to being part of Garrett's journey.
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Happy International Women in Engineering Day! Today, we celebrate the leadership and achievements of women in engineering who are shaping the future of engineering—and inspiring the next generation of women and girls to pursue STEM. Here are the remarkable women in our firm we proudly celebrate today. Pictured from top row, left to right: Madou Sarah Mahoro – BIM Technician, Honolulu HeeJung Kang – Structural Designer, Honolulu Melanie Habon – Special Inspector & Structural Designer, Honolulu Karen Wu – Project Manager, Chicago Dorota Zdanowicz – BIM Technician, Chicago #INWED #WomenInEngineering #EngineeringIntelligence #TeamBASE
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#ThrowbackThursday Constructed in two phases, The Ritz-Carlton Residences Waikiki is a 900,000 SF development featuring two complementary 38 story luxury residential towers rising above an eight-story podium that integrates parking, multiple swimming pools, a café, and an elevated sky lobby. The project presented a unique set of challenges, including strict height limits, easements, an existing large wastewater pump station, and required truck maneuvering areas beneath the structure. To accommodate these constraints, the design incorporated long structural spans with maximized clear heights, over 100 offset foundations and columns, and 28 transfer girders to shift tower loads onto a separate podium column grid. Two major transfer trusses—each spanning over 100 feet—were also required: one at Level 3 in the first tower and another at Level 27 in the second. Additionally, 7-inch post-tensioned slabs throughout the parking and tower levels helped maximize the total number of floors while staying within Waikiki’s 350-foot height limit. Developer: Irongate Architect: Guerin Glass Architects General Contractor: Albert C. Kobayashi, Inc.
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As we head into summer, we’re excited to welcome our 2026 summer interns, Alexander Gordan and Robert Weiser, to the team! Alex joins us in our Chicago office, while Robert is based in Honolulu. We’re thrilled to have you both on board and look forward to supporting your growth as you begin your journey in structural engineering.
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