MDEP Structures

We’re excited to introduce Ivette Valdivia, who joined our team in September 2024 as a Project Coordinator. With a strong background in architecture, design, project coordination, and management, Ivette brings both strategic vision and technical expertise to every project she touches. Her strengths in technical documentation, project administration, coordination, and drafting make her an essential part of our team’s design and delivery process, ensuring that ideas move seamlessly from concept to construction. #MDEP #TeamMDEP #Engineering #Architecture #Design #ProjectLead #StructuralEngineering #CaliforniaDesign #ConceptToConstruction

We’re honored to share that our WDC Pavilion project has been recognized with a Public Art Award in the 2025 Orchids & Onions! A huge thank-you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life!

We’re honored! ✨ Two of our projects — Exchange Pavilion at World Design Capital and Gallagher Square Park — have been nominated for the 2025 RISA Awards! Your vote makes a difference — head to our website to cast yours today! Voting ends 10/31, we appreciate your support!

🔧 Home Remodel Series | Part 3: Construction With the design finalized and demolition complete, it was time to build — and we started from the ground up. 💡 Construction kicked off with a solid foundation, followed by the installation of pre-manufactured trusses that enhanced both the structural integrity and construction efficiency of this historic remodel. Throughout this phase, MDEP remained hands-on — ensuring code compliance, accurate implementation of framing adjustments, and coordination across trades. From engineered trusses to sealed roof decking, each piece came together to bring the vision to life. 📍 Project: Van Dyke Residence – San Diego, CA 🔩 Services: Structural engineering, framing, permitting, truss integration ➡️ Want to see the final reveal? Stay tuned for post-construction photos and finish work coming soon. #MDEPStructures #ConstructionSeries #SanDiegoConstruction #StructuralEngineering #FramingWork #TrussInstallation #HistoricHomeRenovation #BuildWithMDEP #DesignToPermit

🚧 Home Remodel Series | Part 2: Demolition After uncovering significant structural concerns in the pre-construction phase, we began strategic demolition to prepare for the necessary upgrades. Key structural shifts during this stage included: ✔️ Reinforcement of the existing historic framing ✔️ Adjustments to interior wall placements ✔️ Full roof framing replacement to support new trusses Every move we made was rooted in preserving the character of the original structure—while ensuring safety, code compliance, and long-term performance. At MDEP, demolition isn’t just tearing things down. It’s the start of building it right. 📍 Project: Van Dyke Residence | San Diego, CA 🏗️ Scope: Structural demo, historic framing reinforcements, layout changes 🔨 Stay tuned for Part 3: Construction—coming soon. #MDEPStructures #StructuralEngineering #HomeRenovation #HistoricRemodel #DemoToDesign #BuildSmart #SanDiegoConstruction #FramingSolutions

🔨 Home Remodel Series | Part 1: Pre-Construction What began as a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom remodel quickly evolved into a full structural overhaul. During our early assessments, MDEP identified a major issue with the roof framing—requiring a complete redesign using pre-manufactured trusses. This unexpected challenge reshaped the scope of the project and called for real-time coordination with both the contractor and the homeowner. Our team worked closely with all parties to navigate these changes while keeping the original design intent intact. We also managed the permitting process to ensure smooth approvals and full code compliance. 🏡 Project: Single-Family Home Renovation – Van Dyke Residence 📍 Location: San Diego, CA 📁 Scope: Structural engineering, architectural updates, permitting 👉 Follow us @mdepinc for Part 2 of this transformation. #MDEPStructures #HomeRemodel #StructuralEngineering #SanDiegoConstruction #PreConstruction #RoofFraming #DesignToBuild #PermitProcessing #EngineeringSolutions #BeforeTheBuild

We’re proud to be recognized by RISA Tech, a global leader in structural engineering software, as a standout firm for performance and creative technical design. RISA Tech works with the best firms around the world—and they chose to feature MDEP for how we use their tools to solve complex design challenges with precision and innovation. Swipe to see what set us apart, and why this honor is bigger than any award. 🔗 Read the full feature on their website today! #EngineeringExcellence #MDEP #RISATech #StructuralInnovation #DesignLeaders #StructuralEngineering #RISA3D #EngineeringRecognition

🚧 Structural Remodel in Progress – Coastal SFR 🚧 The transformation is underway! This project involves the removal of the central column between the existing double garage doors to create a larger, single opening. By eliminating this barrier, we’re enhancing the functionality, accessibility, and overall aesthetic of the garage space. 🔨🏡 #MDEPStructures #StructuralRemodel #GarageTransformation #ConstructionInProgress