Creating, renewing, preserving, sustaining. This has been the vision of Silman since our beginning as a one-person New York based practice in 1966. Since then, Silman has grown to a staff of more than 160 and expanded across the country. To provide the highest quality structural engineering services possible, we have fostered an approach centered on constant collaboration between owners, architects, and other consultants.
About Us
Creating, Renewing, Preserving, Sustaining
"Work on the best projects. Support great architecture. Provide the highest level of technical excellence. Find joy in what we do." — Bob Silman — Bob Silman
We support great architecture
We partner with some of the world’s most recognized architecture firms, but we have always worked with small and emerging practices, and we thrive on establishing new partnerships.
From serving as structural engineering consultant on more than 23,000 projects, we have been recognized for our collaborative spirit in the design of new architectural works and on some of the largest and most noteworthy renovations and additions in the US.
We are leaders in the use of emerging technologies
We have pioneered the use of industry standard evaluation techniques and are at the forefront of sustainable design practices.
We Work with Joy
Our founder, Bob Silman, empowered us to perform at our highest level and to find joy in everything we do. Bob taught us to treat every client the same way—with respect, passion, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Silman Turns 50
In 2016, we turned 50 years old, which we commemorated with a brief retrospective and a party at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Thank you to all who have been part of our journey so far, and thank you to those who will join us for the next 50 years.
In 2021, Silman joined global infrastructure firm TYLin, becoming their platform for the structural design of buildings in the Americas. Read more here.