About LORIS - Services

Loris and Associates (LORIS) mission is to "Master the Art of Engineering Structures and Infrastructures." We offer a full range of services related to Civil and Structural Engineering, but we do it in both ordinary and extraordinary ways.

Like our logo, LORIS' services are truly integrated and build upon one another. Our service lines work together to develop simple, elegant solutions that incorporate systems and materials from a broad spectrum of experience. We take pride in our attention to detail and ability to produce aesthetic designs. Our engineers are driven by three fundamentals - the wishes of our clients, professional diligence and personal excellence. No matter how you look at it, we create designs that come together smoothly and fit seamlessly with our clients' needs.

Structures

The LORIS Structures Division is unique to this region. We offer extensive experience with all common types and sizes of buildings, as well as unparalleled knowledge of special materials, structures and systems. We are passionate about structure as art and work diligently to enhance the overall design vision whenever possible.

Buildings

Our Buildings Service Line excels in the design of numerous types and sizes of buildings. Early brainstorming sessions with our clients help steer the design in the most cost-effective direction from the outset. In the ensuing stages of design and construction we offer a proactive approach, implementing a wide knowledge base of materials and system types. We are able to design efficient, constructible systems on ordinary structures, as well as clean, elegant systems and connections where structure is an important design element.

Special Structures

LORIS' Special Structures Service Line provides an unusually wide array of services on out-of-the-ordinary or state-of-the-art structures. Examples of these services include structural glass, innovative façade systems, tension structures and towers, among others. Our Special Structures engineers take pride in providing simple solutions to complex problems with new and innovative analysis, materials and structural systems.

Site Structures

LORIS' Site Structures Service Line provides design solutions for structures that fall outside of the building, special structure or bridge envelope. Work of this nature typically includes retaining walls, foundations for specialty equipment, signage, drainage structures and other site features. We endeavor to make our site structure designs fit seamlessly with the overall design concept in a cost-effective manner.

Infrastructures

LORIS' Infrastructures Service Lines all work together to provide contextual designs that meet engineering standards while fitting in with the surroundings in an unobtrusive, holistic manner. We strive to develop cost effective solutions that provide an enduring source of community pride.

Bridges

LORIS' award-winning Bridge Service Line is renowned for design aesthetics and technical expertise. We design bridges of all types and sizes, and we also perform bridge inspection and rehabilitation. Where possible, we like motorists and pedestrians to experience a bridge as a celebration of the feature being crossed.

Roads

LORIS' Roads Service Line is responsible for the design of vehicular corridors and multi-use trails. Our engineers fully understand the different design standards for city streets, county roads, state highways and interstate highways as well as the pedestrian scale required for trails. This combination of abilities provides transportation facilities that are safe and enjoyable for all users.

Civil

Our Civil Engineering Service Line provides complete site development and floodplain modeling services. Our engineers understand the inter-relationship of all aspects of development and prepare designs that meet land use requirements, sound engineering judgment and high aesthetic standards. In developing hydraulic models, we take a practical approach to understanding what is really happening prior to making recommendations.

Construction Management

Our veteran engineers provide construction observation, constructability review, quality assurance, and resident engineering. Loris' considerable construction engineering experience assures our clients that their projects will be administered properly. Our meticulous care is especially important on federally funded projects, which require flawless documentation.

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Contract Types

LORIS service contracts are tailored to meet a client's specific needs.

• Full-Service Design: LORIS serves as either a prime consultant or subconsultant services. LORIS provides complete design solutions, construction documents, investigations, reports and construction engineering.
• On-Call Services: LORIS engineers work with client-formed teams on an as-needed basis to provide complete designs or red-line services of designs by others.
• Emergency Response: LORIS responds quickly to solve engineering problems due to sudden failure or construction difficulties.