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Lightning Engineering

Stairs & Handrail Engineering

Custom engineering for stairs, railings and handrails in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

New designs • Modifications • Structural plans

Exterior access walkway and handrails at a commercial building
Your project. Our engineering.

Engineering for the way people move through a building.

Lightning Engineering develops stair and handrail engineering around the project’s intended use and architectural layout. Our team supports new construction and modifications to existing systems with an engineering scope tailored to the building.

What we provide

Engineering services for your project

The engineering scope is tailored to the work you propose.

01

New stair engineering

Engineering for new stair systems, coordinated with the proposed building layout, materials and project requirements.

02

Handrails & railings

Engineering for handrail and railing systems that complement the structure and its intended use.

03

Modifications & upgrades

Review and engineering for changes to existing stairs and handrails. Existing records and photographs help the team establish what information is needed.

04

Project-specific design review

The team reviews the structure, project location and supplied design criteria to address the applicable requirements within the engineering scope.

01 / Project considerations

Projects and building types

Our stair and handrail engineering services support a range of building uses. Share the project’s intended use and the proposed scope when requesting a review.

  • Residential, commercial and industrial buildings
  • Public, educational, healthcare and community facilities
  • Retail, office and recreational spaces
  • Existing buildings, renovations and new construction
02 / Project considerations

Existing stairs or a new design

Provide the current architectural layout and identify the proposed stair, railing or handrail work. For an existing system, include photographs, available drawings and a description of the intended modifications.

  • Locations and dimensions shown on the plans
  • Proposed materials and appearance
  • Available details of supporting construction
  • Review comments and requested changes
Getting started

From your request to engineering plans.

A clear sequence for defining and coordinating your project.

  1. Share the project

    Send the location, proposed work and available plans or photographs.

  2. Confirm the scope

    We review your request and confirm fees, deliverables and timing in the proposal.

  3. Coordinate the design

    The team reviews the project information and identifies any further details needed.

  4. Receive the deliverables

    Engineering documents are provided within the agreed scope. Share review comments for next steps.

A useful starting point

What to send with your request

  • Project address and building use
  • Architectural plans, dimensions and proposed materials
  • Photos and available drawings of existing systems
  • Permit comments and proposed modifications, if applicable
Common questions

Before you get started.

More details about stairs & handrails and working with our team.

Do you engineer both new systems and modifications?

Yes. We provide engineering for new stairs and handrails as well as modifications and upgrades to existing systems.

Can you coordinate with the building’s architectural design?

Yes. Our engineering is developed around the proposed layout and the project’s design requirements. Supply the current architectural plans and material information for review.

Do you work on public or commercial buildings?

Yes. Our services cover residential, commercial, industrial and public-use projects. The scope is reviewed for the building and its intended use.

What does your engineering scope include?

Professional engineering and design services for the agreed project scope.

How are fees and timing determined?

The project’s scope, complexity and information requirements affect fees and timing. Scope, deliverables and timing are confirmed in your proposal.

Where do you provide engineering services?

Together, Florida Engineering, Lightning Engineering and Gunderson Engineering provide engineering services across 23 licensed states. Services are provided by the firm authorized in your project’s state. Choose your project state to find the right company and service.

Where we work

Engineering in 23 licensed states

Together, Florida Engineering, Lightning Engineering and Gunderson Engineering provide engineering services across 23 licensed states. Services are provided by the firm authorized in your project’s state.

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Let’s get started

Tell us about your project.

Send the project location, available plans and a description of the work. Scope, fees, deliverables and timing are confirmed in your proposal.