We're a family business and enjoy going the extra mile to make our clients satisfied. Our firm also consists of a dozen employees and consultants who assist on engineering, cad drafting, doing research and helping to expedite project deliverables.
Fun Facts:
Established 1979
Serving diverse clients from first-time home buyers who need an inspection to seismic retrofits of apartment buildings and everything in between.
Licensed Structural Engineers
Serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area
Work performed to latest building codes
Collaborative environment
Innovative Engineering!
We have kept open lines of communications throughout a project life cycle and most clients tell us this is what they like most about working with HCG Associates. By keeping communication channels open, we are able to deliver solutions that always stay on track and within client desires. This ultimately helps minimize the risk of delays in construction.
We cater to clients who need a high level of expertise.
Our goal is always to design structures at the most reasonable cost while maintaining the highest levels of safety here on the earthquake prone Pacific Coast.
Darrel Harris
Darrel Harris, Principal
He brings over 30 years experience in project management, engineering and construction for commercial, educational, residential and industrial facilities; including general building, residential, petroleum, manufacturing, telecommunications and rapid transit.
B.S. Civil Engineering, California State University, Long Beach
Master of Business Administration, University of California, Berkeley
Registered Civil Engineer, California
Registered Structural Engineer, California
Licensed Building Contractor, California
In his spare time, Darrel enjoys hiking and spending time with family.
Keith Harris, Project Manager
Having grown up in an engineering family, Keith has gained the tools of the trade to get projects started successfully and delivered as agreed. This starts with discussing client requirements, communicating with architects and general contractors and in the end working with building departments to have plans reviewed, commented and approved for construction.
In his spare time, Keith enjoys researching family history and traveling.
