Nicholas Said

Experience

Nick Said is involved in a range of projects related to both structural engineering and the exterior architecture of buildings. His project experience includes assessments, structural analyses, field investigations, and construction period services. Mr. Said is familiar with a range of building materials, including concrete, wood, and steel.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Concrete Structures

• Cottage Hospital - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI: Condition assessment of prestressed double-tee beam parking structure, design of steel and concrete repair options for deteriorated double-tee stems, and construction period services during repairs
• Flint Downtown Development Authority – Flint, MI: Assessment of prestressed double-tee beam parking structure with corrosion-related deterioration
• Fisher Building - Detroit, MI: Construction period services for the repair of vaulted concrete slabs at the building’s main entrances
• The Tower - East Lansing, MI: Assessment and design of near-surface mounted bar repairs of cantilevered, reinforced concrete parking structure

 

Wood Structures

• Ludington State Park - Ludington, MI: Assessment and repair design of historic timber beach house and trail shelters
• The DEN - Auburn Hills, MI: Assessment, structural analysis, and repair design to aid in interior renovations of a historic 1830s timber log cabin
• Multistory, Wood-Framed Building - Indianapolis, IN: Investigation and structural analysis of metal-plate connected wood trusses
• Factory Yards Development - Grand Rapids, MI: Timber grading and structural analysis of beams and columns as part of a peer review for the redevelopment of a former furniture factory
   

Steel Structures

• 700 Ring Road - Pontiac, MI: Condition assessment of corroded steel framing in a stormwater detention basin
• Indiana Theatre - Terre Haute, IN: Structural analysis of a historic, steel-framed marquee to assess its capacity to support new signage
• New Construction High-Rise Building - Cleveland, OH: Nondestructive testing and documentation of field-applied intumescent paint on structural steel beams

 

Facade Assessment

• Kales Building - Detroit, MI: Facade ordinance assessment of terra cotta and brick masonry facade
• MGM Grand - Detroit, MI: Facade ordinance assessment of staff parking structure with precast concrete facade panels
• Pioneer High School - Ann Arbor, MI: Condition assessment of facade as part of a district-wide assessment project

 

Leakage Investigation

• Denso Technical Center - Southfield, MI: Investigation of water infiltration of ribbon windows
• Auto Owners Headquarters - Lansing, MI: Investigation of water infiltration of exterior wall and window system
• Henry Ford Health System - Detroit, MI: Observation of ASTM E1105 chamber testing and AAMA 501.2 nozzle testing of new construction curtain wall installations

 

Drone Survey

• University of Michigan, Cook Law Library and Hutchins Hall - Ann Arbor: Condition assessment of two campus buildings clad with limestone, stained glass windows, and slate roofing
• University of Michigan, Weill Hall - Ann Arbor: Assessment of deteriorating cast stone water tables and copings
• Graduate Hotel - Ann Arbor, MI: Facade assessment of a concrete hotel building

Professional Affiliations

American Institute of Steel Construction

Registrations

FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot

Education

University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 2024
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, 2024