Consulting Services

Kruth Engineering specializes in providing practical, effective solutions to complex challenges in steel construction to business owners, engineers, steel fabricators, and erectors. With his 48 years of experience as a structural engineer, engineering project and safety manager, and Vice President of Engineering, Mr. Kruth understands the complexities inherent in steel construction. Mr. Kruth is committed to providing you with the insights and strategies necessary to navigate your project's challenges successfully.

Mr. Kruth's areas of expertise, which include steel fabrication, erection, construction engineering, connection design, as well as site-specific erection planning and procedures, are critical for the successful completion of complex projects. His skills in constructability analysis and quality management are particularly noteworthy, ensuring that projects are not only feasible but also adhere to industry standards of quality and safety.

If you are seeking to navigate the complexities of steel fabrication and erection with confidence, contact Mr. Kruth and let his decades of experience in structural engineering guide your project towards success.

Areas of Expertise

Mr. Kruth's steel fabrication consulting focuses on optimizing design, selecting materials, and advising on cost-effective manufacturing to ensure clients' projects succeed with durable and efficient structures.

Mr. Kruth specializes in steel erection consulting, managing projects to ensure timely, safe construction and optimal use of resources, all while maintaining structural integrity and adhering to engineering specifications.

Mr. Kruth can assist you in coordinating and supervising the erection of steel frameworks, focusing on precision, safety protocols, and cost efficiency. His role encompasses planning, risk management, and adherence to construction timelines for optimal outcomes.

Mr. Kruth delivers solutions for steel connection design, ensuring structures meet performance standards and code compliance through innovative design techniques and material optimization.

Mr. Kruth will work with you to create site-specific erection plans, emphasizing safety, adherence to schedules, and logistical efficiency to overcome on-site challenges and ensure seamless steel component integration.

Mr. Kruth provides clients with detailed erection procedures, concentrating on sequencing, implementing safety measures, and utilizing resources efficiently to minimize risks and enhance project durability.

Mr. Kruth performs constructability reviews for steel projects, identifying pre-construction issues to ensure practical, cost-effective designs optimized for efficient execution.

Mr. Kruth's quality management consulting is focused on ensuring all aspects of steel erection meet or exceed standards and specifications. His commitment to continuous improvement and meticulous oversight ensures the structural integrity and longevity of his clients' projects.

Mr. Kruth utilizes his experience to provide expert witness testimony for legal disputes related to structural steel fabrication and erection.

Recent Cases

  • ICC International Court of Arbitration: Manni Sipre S.P.A. (Italy) vs. The Berlin Steel Construction Company (USA)

    Mr. Kruth was an expert witness on structural steel fabrication and erection for Manni Sipre S.P.A., a steel fabrication company located in Italy. Manni Sipre S.P.A. filed a case with the ICC International Court of Arbitration against The Berlin Steel Company (USA) for failure to pay the balance due to Manni Sipre S.P.A. at the end of a contract between the two companies. Mr. Kruth's testimony was vital to the arbitral tribunal awarding Manni Sipre S.P.A. the full compensation owed on the contract.