AZH Consulting Engineers

What AZH Consulting Engineers does

AZH Consulting Engineers is a Portland, Oregon-based structural engineering firm founded in 2000 that delivers structural design, seismic bracing and anchorage, BIM coordination, and shop drawing services for commercial, residential, healthcare, technology, industrial, and government clients. The firm operates with a deliberately small team (1-10 employees) and a senior-engineer-led delivery model, leveraging BIM software (Revit, Navisworks, Tekla Structures) for 3D coordination and finite element analysis tools for complex load calculations. Its core technical differentiator is deep specialization in seismic and wind applications, including non-structural component bracing, OSHPD-compliant medical equipment supports for hospitals, and equipment anchorage for semiconductor and data-center facilities. The firm has completed more than 2,500 projects and is licensed to stamp engineering work in 48 U.S. states via direct licensure in nine states and associate relationships elsewhere, with additional international project delivery in Sudan, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees (one-time, quote-driven engagements) covering new construction design, seismic retrofitting, structural evaluations, MEP and equipment support engineering, BIM services, and shop drawings. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct engagement, with project inquiries handled by engineers rather than sales staff; named customers include Phoenix Children's Hospital, Valleywise Health Medical Center, Banner Ocotillo Medical Center, Intel, Analog Devices, Stack Infrastructure, Bonneville Power Administration, Portland State University, and Stillwater Dwellings. Marketing channels are limited to a professional website, LinkedIn, direct email contact, and professional-association networking, consistent with a relationship-driven professional services firm rather than a scaled marketing organization.

The firm carries no external investment, no subsidiaries, no patents, no public awards, and no disclosed management team beyond general contact information, and operates as a privately held corporation under Oregon jurisdiction. Ownership appears to be founder or employee-held, with the small-team approach positioned as a deliberate competitive differentiator emphasizing personalized service and senior-engineer involvement on every engagement.

Name

AZH Consulting Engineers

Legal name

AZH Consulting Engineers

Website

https://azhengineers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AZH Consulting Engineers is a Portland, Oregon-based structural engineering firm founded in 2000 that delivers structural design, seismic bracing, and BIM coordination services for healthcare, technology, government, and commercial clients across 48 U.S. states and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAIAA

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting

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

SECONDARYBPAHAIAI

Systems Engineering & Technical Program Management

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

SECONDARYIMAFAAAF

Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/General Contracting & Construction Management

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Seismic retrofitting
• Building information modeling
• Seismic bracing design
• Structural analysis consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Project-based professional services revenue from structural engineering consulting for commercial, residential, industrial, and specialty projects. Services include new construction design, seismic retrofitting, structural evaluations, MEP support, anchorage, BIM, and shop drawings. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees with potential for repeat engagements with returning clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AZH Consulting Engineers provides full-service structural engineering consulting for new buildings, seismic retrofits, building additions, non-structural seismic bracing and anchorage, and BIM/shop drawing coordination. The firm serves commercial, residential, industrial, healthcare, technology, and government clients across the U.S. (with direct licensing in 9 states and associate coverage in all 50) and selectively delivers international projects. Services are sold as project-based engagements with quote-based, customized pricing.

Product overview

AZH Consulting Engineers is a full-service structural engineering firm offering a unified suite of services centered on structural design and analysis. The core offerings include New Buildings/Retrofits & Additions, Seismic Bracing & Anchorage, BIM & Shop Drawings, and International Projects. Supporting these are specialized sub-services such as Medical Supports (medical equipment seismic bracing and BIM) and Utility and MEP Supports (equipment anchorage, access floors, pipe racks). The New Construction and Retrofits & Additions sub-products address the full lifecycle of buildings from new construction through seismic upgrades and remodeling. All services leverage BIM technology (Revit, Navisworks, Tekla Structures) for design coordination and quality control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Buildings, Retrofits & Additions
• Seismic Bracing & Anchorage Design of seismic supports and bracing for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and medical systems and equipment, intended to protect critical non-structural systems during earthquakes. Served to healthcare, industrial, commercial, and high-tech facility operators with mission-critical equipment.
• Medical Supports Structural calculations, BIM services, and shop drawings for support and seismic bracing of medical equipment including surgical lights, X-rays, and radiology equipment. Targeted at hospitals, medical centers, and clinics that must meet OSHPD deflection and seismic standards.
• Utility and MEP Supports Seismic designs for steel and strut racks, equipment anchorage, raised access floors, ceiling grids, pipe racks, and MEP system supports. Served to data center, semiconductor, industrial, and commercial facility owners needing engineered supports for non-structural utility systems.
• BIM & Shop Drawings Building Information Modeling (BIM) services using Revit, Navisworks, and Tekla Structures, along with shop drawings and detailing to support a smooth design-to-construction transition. Intended for architects, contractors, and owners needing clash detection and coordinated structural documentation.
• International Projects Full-service structural engineering and design consultancy for international markets, including master planning, architectural design, and MEP services delivered through global partnerships. Sold to international developers and consortia executing mixed-use and residential projects in regions such as the Middle East and Africa.
• New Construction Structural engineering design for new buildings, including custom high-end residential homes, cold-formed steel construction, and mixed-use developments. Targeted at developers, custom homebuilders, and architects building on challenging sites such as sloping terrain with high wind and seismic forces.
• Retrofits & Additions Structural evaluations, seismic retrofit designs, and additions for existing buildings, including seismic upgrades, floor system retrofits, and building re-use feasibility studies. Served to building owners, public agencies, and developers seeking to extend the life of existing structures or relocate them.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2500+ structural engineering projects completed successfully
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cates Brothers ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Cates Brothers Construction on BIM and shop drawing development for Valleywise Health Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. AZH developed custom aluminum-framed supports for medical equipment, coordinating with the construction team for proper fitment and clash resolution.
• JMH InnovationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorked with JMH Innovations to provide BIM layouts for suspended medical supports at BUMCP Patient Tower in Phoenix, AZ. Coordinated strut and steel frame designs supporting X-rays, exam lights, and other large medical devices with other trades.
• Advanced Technology GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Advanced Technology Group for raised access floor designs at semiconductor facilities. Provided designs at Commercial Metals Company Melt Shop in Mesa, AZ and Intel semiconductor facility in Rio Rancho, NM covering 80,000+ square feet.
• International Seismic Appication Technology (ISAT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinated with ISAT on non-structural component seismic bracing for business critical systems at Bonneville Power Administration in Portland, OR. Spent over 24 months working on multiple phases of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical piping bracing.
• MWA ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with MWA Architects on Shrunk Riverview Tower seismic upgrade in Portland, OR. Provided seismic evaluations and construction documents for upgrades to 11-story CMU apartment building including shotcrete walls and foundation retrofit.
• FujifilmcoreTechnology or IntegrationProvided structural calculations, BIM services, and shop drawings for support and seismic bracing of Fujifilm medical equipment at Proliance Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Bellevue, WA. Met stringent deflection criteria for surgical lights and X-ray equipment per OSHPD standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH): National engineering firm specializing in structural design, building enclosure, and structural evaluation. Comparable expertise in seismic retrofit, structural assessments, and complex building projects, though larger and broader in geographic reach.
• KPFF Consulting Engineers: Large Pacific Northwest-headquartered structural and civil engineering firm offering similar new construction, seismic retrofitting, and BIM services. Direct peer with overlapping geographies (Seattle/Portland) and overlapping healthcare, commercial, and infrastructure client base, though KPFF operates at significantly greater scale.
• Coughlin Porter Lundeen: Seattle-based structural engineering firm providing new construction, seismic retrofit, and specialty engineering services. Direct peer with similar regional focus and overlapping healthcare, commercial, and civic project portfolio.
• Magnusson Klemencic Associates (MKA): Seattle-based structural and civil engineering consultancy known for complex building projects and seismic design. Direct peer in Pacific Northwest with comparable expertise in seismic engineering, BIM coordination, and high-tech/industrial facility work.
• PCS Structural Solutions: Seattle-headquartered structural engineering firm serving commercial, healthcare, and institutional clients with new construction and seismic retrofit services. Comparable in size, geography (Pacific Northwest), and service mix to AZH.
• Catena Consulting Engineers: Mid-sized structural engineering firm with deep seismic expertise and Pacific Northwest presence. Comparable in service offering (new construction, seismic retrofit, healthcare/industrial specialization) and regional positioning.
• Holmes Structures (formerly Coughlin/John A. Martin): West Coast structural engineering consultancy specializing in seismic design, healthcare, education, and high-rise construction. Direct peer with comparable seismic expertise and Pacific Northwest/West Coast market presence.

Broad incumbents

• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with large structural engineering practice serving healthcare, data center, transportation, and government clients. Competes with AZH for larger enterprise engagements but operates at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• WSP USA (formerly BergerABAM/Watry Design): Global engineering consultancy with extensive structural engineering practice covering buildings, infrastructure, and specialty projects. Competes with AZH on larger commercial, healthcare, and industrial projects but offers multi-disciplinary capabilities well beyond structural engineering.

Emerging players

• ISAT (International Seismic Application Technology): Specialty seismic bracing engineering firm partnered with AZH on Bonneville Power Administration projects. Comparable expertise in non-structural component seismic bracing for MEP systems, with focused overlap in the niche where AZH operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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