PTAC Engineering

What PTAC Engineering does

PTAC Engineering, founded in 1991 in Pensacola, Florida, is a specialized structural engineering firm focused on advanced precast-prestressed concrete design for commercial, educational, parking, and governmental projects. The firm employs 3D visualization technology combined with proprietary software capabilities to deliver precision engineering solutions, and operates from four offices across Alabama and Florida (Daphne, Monroeville, Tampa, and Pensacola). It serves as the core engineering subsidiary within PTAC Companies, a privately held holding company network of nine entities that integrates engineering, construction, foundation engineering, parking structure development, venture investment, and technology development under a single corporate umbrella.

The firm's revenue model is project-based B2B engineering services, supplemented by its role as the technical anchor for the broader PTAC Companies ecosystem. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are diversified across commercial buildings, educational facilities, parking structures (via the Structured Parking Solutions partnership with Grace Design Studios established in 2009), and local government infrastructure. Go-to-market is direct engagement with general contractors, developers, and government entities, supported by a project portfolio showcased on the company website. The firm claims 75 years of combined experience and 600 completed projects across the network.

The broader PTAC Companies network has expanded through both organic subsidiary launches (Structured Parking Solutions in 2009, EDGE Software in 2012, PTAC Ventures in 2021, Tarragona Technologies in 2022) and strategic acquisitions (Total Foundation Solutions in 2023, RH Design Build in 2024). Leadership transitioned in 2021 with Jordan Watkins, P.E. assuming the CEO role and Nathan Niebauer as COO, while long-tenured Barry McKinley moved from President to CTO. In 2025, the company executed a successful exit of its EDGE Software business, signaling ongoing portfolio management. Tarragona Technologies remains pre-revenue with its Calcuclaim product for insurance claims estimating awaiting launch.

Name

PTAC Engineering

Legal name

PTAC Companies

Website

https://ptac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PTAC Engineering, founded 1991, is a Florida-based structural engineering firm specializing in precast-prestressed concrete design for commercial, educational, parking, and government projects, operating as the core engineering subsidiary within the PTAC Companies holding network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAIAA

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• Precast concrete engineering
• Structural engineering services
• Prestressed concrete design
• Construction engineering design
• Commercial structural design

Headquarters

HQ city

Pensacola, Florida

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

PTAC Engineering provides advanced precast-prestressed concrete structural engineering design services utilizing 3D visualization technology for commercial buildings, educational facilities, parking structures, and local governmental projects across the southeastern U.S. As the core operating subsidiary of PTAC Companies, it operates alongside affiliated subsidiaries delivering foundation engineering, design-build construction, structured parking development, and software services.

Product overview

PTAC Engineering is a specialized engineering company (Est. 1991) focused on advanced precast-prestressed concrete design utilizing cutting-edge 3D visualization technology. The company operates as the core engineering subsidiary of PTAC Companies, a holding company network that includes Edge Software (EDGE® modeling platform for precast industry optimization, founded 2012, successfully exited 2025), Tarragona Technologies (pre-revenue software company for restoration construction and insurance claims estimating, preparing to launch flagship product Calcuclaim), and other construction/development subsidiaries. The portfolio spans engineering design services, construction technology software, and venture investments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EDGE: Revolutionary EDGE modeling platform designed specifically for precast industry optimization. Comprehensive software solution transforms project workflows while delivering unprecedented cost-effectiveness and enhanced productivity.
• Calcuclaim

Products and services

• PTAC Engineering Structural Design Services Advanced precast-prestressed concrete structural engineering design utilizing 3D visualization technology. Specialized engineering solutions combining deep industry expertise with software capabilities to deliver precision in structural design and detailing for commercial, educational, parking, and governmental projects.
• Structured Parking Solutions (SPS) Parking Structure Design Multi-level parking structure design and development services combining PTAC's precast/prestressed concrete engineering with Grace Design Studios' architectural and interior design expertise and PTAC Ventures' project financing capabilities.
• Total Foundation Solutions Foundation Engineering Expert foundation engineering services using proprietary helical pile systems for the remediation of foundation issues, providing safety-focused designs with long-term durability and stability for diverse projects.
• RH Design Build Construction Services Design-build construction services integrating design and construction delivery for high-quality commercial spaces, from ground-up projects to renovations, with 15+ years of experience in multidisciplinary project execution.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grace Design StudioscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009SPS is a partnership between Grace Design Studios (architectural and interior design firm with over 50 years of experience) and PTAC Companies for parking structure design and development. Grace Design Studios provides trusted architectural and interior design expertise while PTAC contributes precast/prestressed concrete design capabilities and project financing.
• PTAC CompaniescoreOthersPTAC Engineering is a subsidiary company within the PTAC Companies holding network, which includes PTAC Ventures (land development and project financing). The parent company provides strategic direction, operational support, and investment capital for subsidiary operations.
• Structured Parking Solutions (SPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPS partnership combines PTAC Engineering's precast/prestressed concrete design expertise with architectural capabilities for parking structure solutions. Established 2009.
• Total Foundation SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2023, TFS specializes in proprietary helical pile systems for foundation remediation and provides complementary foundation engineering services to PTAC Engineering projects.
• RH Design BuildminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2024, RH Design Build provides design-build construction services with 15+ years of experience, complementing PTAC Engineering's structural design capabilities with seamless project execution.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stresscon Corporation: Stresscon Corporation specializes in precast/prestressed concrete engineering and construction, with deep expertise in parking structures and architectural precast. Direct peer because of the closely aligned focus on engineered precast concrete solutions.
• Walter P Moore: Walter P Moore is a structural engineering consulting firm serving commercial, healthcare, sports, and parking structure clients. Direct peer given similar structural engineering consulting services for nonresidential buildings.
• Coreslab Structures: Coreslab Structures (Connors Bros.) is a major North American precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer with in-house engineering capabilities. Comparable to PTAC in serving parking structures, commercial buildings, and institutional projects requiring precast concrete design.
• High Concrete Group: High Concrete Group provides precast/prestressed concrete design, engineering, and manufacturing services for parking structures, commercial buildings, and institutional facilities. Direct peer given similar product mix and end markets.
• Tindall Corporation: Tindall Corporation is a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer and engineering firm with similar size, regional scope, and project portfolio. Direct peer because it offers the same combination of structural engineering design and precast concrete expertise as PTAC Engineering.
• Nitterhouse Concrete Products: Nitterhouse Concrete Products is a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturer serving the Mid-Atlantic with engineering services. Comparable peer in precast concrete structural design for buildings, parking, and infrastructure.
• Thornton Tomasetti: Thornton Tomasetti is a global structural engineering consultancy with deep expertise in precast concrete, parking structures, and complex building projects. Comparable as a structural engineering peer operating in similar end markets.

Broad incumbents

• WSP: WSP is a global engineering professional services firm with structural engineering capabilities across buildings, transportation, and infrastructure. Comparable as a broad incumbent in engineering services that PTAC competes against for larger projects.
• AECOM: AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm providing engineering, construction, and design services. Broad incumbent peer offering structural engineering capabilities as part of a much larger portfolio of services.
• Oldcastle Infrastructure: Oldcastle Infrastructure (CRH plc) is a large incumbent in the precast concrete and infrastructure products space. Comparable as a much larger player in the broader precast concrete category that PTAC operates in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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