Structures Design Services

At Rice Engineering, we bring decades of structural engineering expertise to a wide range of building and non-building structures. Our services are rooted in strong technical knowledge, responsiveness to project timelines, and a deep understanding of building codes across jurisdictions. Whether it’s a single-family residence or a 4,000-seat stadium, our team delivers engineered solutions that balance safety, efficiency, and architectural vision.

Licensed in all 50 U.S. states, as well as Canada, we’re equipped to serve clients across North America—on new construction, renovations, inspections, and complex retrofit designs. Let us be your trusted engineering partner, providing solutions that go beyond the structure.

Building Structures

From custom homes to commercial developments, we provide full-service engineering for a variety of building types, including:

  • Single-Family Homes & Apartments
  • Restaurants, Hotels & Agricultural Facilities
  • New Construction, Additions & Renovations
  • Wisconsin State Building Permit Submittals
  • Structural Inspections & Evaluations

Our expertise spans structural steel, concrete foundations, masonry, wood framing, industrial platforms, and rigging/lifting equipment. We offer code-compliant designs that are practical, buildable, and tailored to your project’s unique challenges.

Deck & Balcony Engineering

In today’s fast-paced construction environment, prefabricated decks and balconies offer speed, precision, and cost savings. We have provided engineered designs for projects across the U.S., addressing critical performance factors such as:

  • Live Load & Snow Load Capacity
  • Seismic Resistance
  • Guardrail & Attachment Detailing
  • Life Safety & Code Compliance

We understand the life-safety implications of these structures and offer designs that meet stringent performance and durability standards.

Assembly Seating, Grandstands & Stadiums

For over 25 years, Rice Engineering has delivered engineering and drafting services for assembly seating structures ranging from:

  • Small Portable Bleachers
  • Custom Grandstands
  • Structural Steel Stadiums with Up to 4,000 Seats

We know what it takes to engineer these complex systems safely and efficiently—balancing crowd loading, structural support, and site-specific constraints. Our experience ensures your seating structure will be durable, code-compliant, and ready for the spotlight.

Backstop Nets & Barrier Net Systems

Whether it's a major league ballpark or a local athletic complex, safety and performance are non-negotiable when it comes to barrier net systems. Rice Engineering offers specialized structural engineering for baseball and softball backstop nets, as well as golf, soccer, and multipurpose barrier nets. Our services include:

  • Steel and aluminum support structures
  • Cable anchoring systems and pole foundations
  • Wind, live load, and seismic design
  • Code compliance and site-specific engineering

Our engineers understand the dynamic forces involved in these systems and how to design for durability, tension control, and safety—without compromising visibility or function. Whether you're enclosing a stadium or defining a play zone, our designs ensure safety and structural integrity from the first pitch to the final play.

Ready to build beyond the structure?

Let Rice Engineering provide the experience, precision, and responsiveness your next structural project deserves.