Cowen Associates
Consulting Structural Engineers

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We are Consultants specializing in the Structural Design of Buildings and Special Structures. Our principal clients are Architects, Contractors, Developers, and Building Owners.

  • Our past projects include many Institutional Buildings, including College, University, Private School Facilities, such as Libraries , Classroom Buildings, Laboratories and Administration Buildings.

  • We also have participated in the design of many Municipal Buildings such as Fire Stations , Police Stations and City Halls.

  • We also have designed Industrial Buildings, Commercial Facilities, Office Buildings, Hospitals and Multi-Family Residential Buildings.

  • Our Largest Projects generally represent Construction Costs of not more than $20M.

  • We regularly participate in Residential Design. Some of our larger Houses have exceeded $5M.

  • We specialize in the design of Monumental Stair Systems.

  • We have extensive experience in Forensic Engineering (the investigation of structural failures, and the evaluation of facilities for Code Compliance and Safety).

We have Professional Licenses or Registrations in 17 States.

In Addition, Mr. Cowen is Board Certified by the SECB.

Our History began in 1973. We grew modestly in the 80's, and avoided the unfortunate development woes. We are beginning to grow modestly again.

We are located in Natick, Massachusetts on beautiful Lake Cochituate, approximately 17 miles (or 20 to 25 minutes) from downtown Boston. The area is called Metro-West, and is a key suburban center for business and commerce.

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We are active members of the following Professional Organizations:

  • American Society of Civil Engineers: A.S.C.E

  • National Society of Professional Engineers Home Page: N.S.P.E.

  • Boston Association of Structural Engineers: B.A.S.E.

  • National Council of Structural Engineers Associations: N.C.S.E.A