At MEC Engineering Solutions, we specialize in the diagnosis, assessment, and restoration of existing and historical structures throughout the Caribbean. Our work combines deep structural expertise with an understanding of traditional construction methods to ensure that buildings of architectural and cultural significance are preserved, strengthened, and restored without compromising their historical integrity.
Our Expertise
- We provide end-to-end diagnostic and restoration services, including:
- Structural integrity assessments and condition surveys for aging or damaged buildings
- Structural pathology and diagnostic investigations to determine causes of deterioration, material fatigue, or structural failure
- Restoration and rehabilitation design that preserves historical character while upgrading safety and performance to modern standards
- Seismic and wind vulnerability analysis for heritage and legacy structures
- Demolition and stabilization plans for unsafe or partially compromised buildings
- Rectification and remedial design drawings, including restoration methods and materials
- Construction documentation and supervision for restoration and retrofitting works
Project Experience
- Our team has successfully completed structural diagnostic and restoration projects for:
- The Methodist Church, Charlestown, Nevis – approximately 225 years old, restored with structural upgrades while preserving historic masonry and timber detailing
- The Estridge Moravian Church, St. Kitts – full structural pathology and rehabilitation design for a 300-year-old heritage church
- The Cayon Moravian Church, St. Kitts – condition assessment and restoration documentation for long-term structural stability
- The University of the West Indies Campus, St. Kitts – structural integrity evaluation and modernization of legacy facilities
- The Parking Structure, Anguilla – as-built model and integrity report for a major commercial structure
- The St. Christopher Club and MEC Headquarters, St. Kitts – structural condition surveys and retrofit designs for mixed-use and office buildings
Across every project, our approach integrates engineering analysis, heritage sensitivity, and construction practicality, supported by modern modeling tools and field diagnostics.
Choose MEC Engineering Solutions for expert structural diagnostics, restoration, and rehabilitation services—preserving the Caribbean’s architectural heritage while ensuring safety, durability, and longevity.
