Penn Valley Engineering

Penn Valley Engineering is an active contributing member of these professional associations and industry organizations:

Drexel University Alumni Association

Founded in 1965, the Drexel University Alumni Association is dedicated to keeping alumni in touch, informed, involved, and invested in the university. The Alumni Association continuously works to strengthen the lifelong bond between Drexel and its alumni, to support and enhance the student experience, and to help shape the future of Drexel.

Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers

The Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers is an organization of structural engineers from southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and southern New Jersey. DVASE conducts technical and business seminars related to structural engineering, organizes volunteer programs, conducts design competitions in preparation for the national design competition, educates grade school and high school students about structural engineering, and gives structural engineers in the region an opportunity to meet other structural engineers in the area.

Structural Engineering Certification Board

The Structural Engineering Certification Board was formed to identify those professional engineers with the additional education, experience, and skills that are particular to the practice of Structural Engineering. Structural Engineering is the science and art of designing and constructing, with efficiency and elegance, buildings, bridges, towers, tanks, frameworks and similar structures so they can safely resist the forces to which they may be subjected. By submitting to the certification process, an engineer can demonstrate the unique qualities necessary to be certified in the practice of Structural Engineering.

American Institute of Steel Construction

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), headquartered in Chicago, is a not-for-profit technical institute and trade association established in 1921 to serve the structural steel design community and construction industry in the United States. AISC’s mission is to make structural steel the material of choice by being the leader in structural-steel-related technical and market-building activities, including: specification and code development, research, education, technical assistance, quality certification, standardization, and market development. AISC has a long tradition of service to the steel construction industry providing timely and reliable information within this professional association.

ECP – The Engineers Club of Philadelphia

The Centennial Exposition of 1876 in Philadelphia drew engineers from around the world to view the technical advances of that century. It was apparent to engineers residing in Philadelphia that engineers did not know each other. Charles E. Billin invited twenty or so engineers to his home the following winter for refreshments. This started a series of gatherings at the homes of various engineers. The Club formally organized in December of 1877 and Professor L M. Haupt was its first President. The Club’s objective is to provide a forum for professionals of all fields in the greater Philadelphia area, to discuss and experience topics, events and places of current and historical interest, with an emphasis on engineering.

ICC – International Code Council

The International Code Council (ICC) was established in 1994 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes. The ICC is dedicated to building safety and fire prevention and develops the codes used to construct residential and commercial buildings, including homes and schools. Most U.S. cities, counties, and states that adopt codes choose the International Codes developed by the ICC.

CRSI – Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

Founded in 1924, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) is a professional trade association that stands as the authoritative resource for information related to steel reinforced concrete construction. Serving the needs of architects, engineers, and construction professionals, CRSI offers many technical publications, design aids, software programs, educational seminars, promotional activities, membership functions, and design award programs. CRSI members are manufacturers, fabricators, and placers of steel reinforcing bar and related products, as well as professionals who are involved in the research, design, and construction of reinforced concrete.

AF & PA – American Forest & Paper Associations & American Wood Council

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) is the national trade association of the forest products industry and advances public policies that promote a strong and sustainable U.S. forest products industry in the global marketplace. To help professionals stay informed about the technical issues affecting the wood industry, the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) offers Design Professional Membership in its American Wood Council. AWC provides wood design and construction information through its professional organization to assist engineers and architects, develops structural and fire performance data on a wide range of traditional and engineered wood products, and engages in long-term research.

AWS – American Welding Society

The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology, and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive, and exciting way of life for all Americans.

Professional Associations & Licensed in Multiple States

Not only are we participating members in these professional associations but we are also licensed in 5 states! Structural engineers spend years studying load-bearing systems & training under a professional engineer (P.E.). It takes a lot of time and effort to become licensed in the states we practice in. Additionally, multiple accredited examinations must be passed. These credentials help assure our clients receive a qualified inspection of their home, building, or other structure.