Who We Are

Frank Schwarzkopf P.E.

Graduate of The University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

• Over 35 years’ experience in structural analysis, design, and reinforcement of new and existing structures and components.

• Experienced in the design of industrial, commercial and institutional buildings involving structural steel, concrete, and masonry building components / systems.

• Design of steel framing systems including standard post and beam construction, moment resisting frames, and trusses for industrial or long span applications. Extensive experience in preparation of detail drawings of steel framing components for fabrication (shop drawings).

• Analysis and design of material handling systems with capacities ranging from ½-ton (1,000 Lbs.) up to 25-tons (50,000 Lbs.). System types including underhung and top running cranes, monorails, power and free and monorail chain parts conveyor systems, jib and gantry cranes.

• Building foundations including spread footings, pile and caisson foundations, deep pits and retaining walls. Equipment foundations including isolated machine bases.

• Additional experience in investigation, renovation, rework and reinforcing of existing structures due to damage or new and additional loading requirements. Extensive knowledge in fall protection design and regulations.

At CORE Design Group, we are a team that works together for the benefit of our clients and their projects, as well as for the success of our company and the sustainability of our environment. Our team approach is what really makes the difference. It allows individualized flexibility, improvement and opportunity. We are committed to delivering results for our customers. We turn customers’ ideas into reality. We will work on your projects at our facility or yours. Our team is empowered with the experience, tools and expertise to get the job done well. We provide the solutions to your problems. We are experts in structural engineering design. At CORE Design Group, our people are our greatest asset. Education, accreditation and awards are impressive but effort, results, energy and enthusiasm are the keys to our success. Our experts in Structural engineering work collaboratively to guarantee the success of your projects.

People Are Our Greatest Asset

As a professional services company, our talented team is the key to our success: we invest time with our clients, understand their businesses, and retain knowledge about our clients. This ultimately allows our team to deliver work that adds value to our clients’ businesses. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment and meaningful work so our employees can grow, make lasting contributions, and spend their careers with us.

We Are Relationship Based

We are a relationship-based company. We partner with our clients to develop long-term relationships. We gain insight into their businesses and objectives on a deep level and support their interests to help them grow. We serve as their advocates. A high percentage of the work we do comes from repeat business because of the relationships we form. In the simplest terms, our “relationship” value establishes an expectation of service, trust, and partnership.

Quality Is Our Expectation

Quality work reduces cost and improves schedule. We believe in achieving quality by making solid decisions based on facts, identifying issues before they occur, promptly fixing problems should they materialize, and inspiring every person on a project to “do it right the first time.” We do this with a commitment to safety, sustainable solutions, an eye toward cost-savings, and a strong and diverse range of suppliers.