Pivot Engineers

Structural Engineering Consultants: Investigation | Repair

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Happy #NationalInternDay! We're celebrating Grace and Yma for their hard work, curiosity, and contributions this summer. Thank you for everything you brought to Pivot. Wishing you both the best this school year! #PivotEngineers

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We are proud to congratulate Jorge Hernandez on being named one of ICRI’s Under 40. This honor recognizes his technical excellence, leadership in complex concrete restoration, and vital contributions to ACI committees.

Congratulations on this well-deserved achievement!

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We’re proud to share that Dr. Amjad Diab published a peer reviewed paper in the Journal of Building Engineering on web shear failure in prestressed hollow core slabs. The research supports safer, more efficient precast design.

Read more: https://t.co/EMhh9wTLA7

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Aaron Larosche will be presenting at @virginia_tech's graduate student seminar.

The session will showcase unique projects that #PivotEngineers has worked on and highlight the range of work that students may encounter as future forensic structural engineers.

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Swetha Prabhakar and Ali Abu-Yosef will present at @ConcreteACI Convention on sample selection for structural assessment. Their session explores how defining populations impacts testing scope and reliability using real rehabilitation case studies.

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Pivot is pleased to announce the promotion of Esteban Zecchin to Project Engineer. Since joining the firm, Esteban has contributed to structural evaluations, failure investigations, and repair solutions. Congratulations on this well earned promotion! #PivotEngineers

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Aaron Larosche has been elected a Fellow of @ConcreteACI, one of the organization’s highest honors. This recognition reflects his leadership in advancing concrete standards and industry service. Congratulations to Aaron on this achievement.

Learn more: https://t.co/q9UZI7u5jH

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Last month, we gathered to celebrate 11 years of #PivotEngineers.

Eleven years in, we celebrate not just our projects, growth, and the challenges we’ve overcome, but most importantly, the incredible team and their families who make it all possible.

Here’s to year 12!

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We’re pleased to share that #Pivoteers have been elected to the #SEAoT Austin Chapter Board: Swetha (VP), Isabel (Events Co-Director) & Amjad (Website/Membership Director). Their leadership reflects our team's commitment to advancing the #structuralengineering profession!

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Dr. Kerry Kreitman and Dr. Stalin Armijos are participating in #AISC Task Committee meetings, helping review updates to key U.S. steel design and seismic provisions. Kerry serves as Vice Chair for QC/QA, while Stalin joins as emerging technical leadership.

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Dr. Amjad Diab will present at #ACIConvention on how cross-section geometry and fiber orientation affect UHPC shear strength. His model is based on over 500 tests—don't miss it. @ConcreteACI

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Earlier this summer, over 20 Pivoteers and their families came together for an evening of duckpin bowling, food, and—naturally—some structural discussions.

At Pivot, we don’t just talk load paths—we live them.

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We're proud to share that Michael Ahern has been appointed to the @ConcreteACI Board. With decades of experience & leadership in concrete standards, Mike brings deep industry insight to this new role. Please join us in celebrating this achievement! https://t.co/crLt0TRQPJ

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Dr. Kerry Kreitman will speak at the Flash Steel Conference. She’ll share how quality issues can derail projects and why engineers must play a role in prevention.

Register: https://t.co/xUoFvSu4A3

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Isabel Joachín and Michael Ahern recently visited @TAMU's Civil Engineering Department to share insights on careers in forensic engineering. Thanks to the Aggies for the warm welcome and great conversations!

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Meet Dr. Sarah Beckemeyer, one of Pivot’s newest engineers. With a Ph.D. from Purdue and deep expertise in structural behavior, she brings real-world insight to our forensic investigations and complex analysis work. Learn more about Sarah: https://t.co/nODX8FsRSu
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Meet Dr. Amjad Diab, our newest Staff Engineer. With a PhD from UT Austin, Amjad brings expertise in UHPC and machine learning, plus industry experience across the Middle East. He’s already contributing to key investigations and structural analysis.
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Join Joseph Klein on August 5 for an @ConcreteACI webinar on responsibility in #concreteconstruction and rehab. He’ll cover updated guides clarifying roles, accountability, and better outcomes in the field. Register: https://t.co/FcTk1LoPRV

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Meet Sonia Siddiqui, Pivot’s Technical Writing Intern. With an English Honors degree from UT Austin and a certificate in Programming and Computation in progress, Sonia brings a unique perspective to #forensicengineering. Please join us in welcoming her to the #PivotTeam!

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Congrats to Isabel Joachin on her promotion to Staff Engineer. Since starting as an intern in 2023, she’s made key contributions to structural investigations and advanced testing. We’re proud to see her grow.

Learn more: https://t.co/gWa4PMQCdu