Ryan Preston, P.E. manages every project for the firm. Working closely with architects and owners, he schedules the firm's resources to meet deadlines and budget requirements. Mr. Preston uses his industry experience and expertise to design structures in an economical fashion, to meet applicable building code requirements as well as those unique to each owner. Mr. Preston's detailing ability promotes constructability of the firm's projects. He actively coordinates the structural aspects of the firm's projects with architects, owners, other consultants, contractors and building officials. Mr. Preston also takes an active role in construction administration and Special Inspections, having learned the value that a good structural engineer can add during the construction phase with a strong on-site presence.
Project Highlights
Norwalk Police Headquarters in Norwalk, CT
This new 60,000 sq. ft. structure houses the city's police offices, detention cells, an indoor-firing range, administrative offices, and a state-of-the-art communications center to handle regional emergencies. Mr. Preston worked closely with the project's architect city and police officials and contractors to design structural elements of the building to double as part of the security system. Mr. Preston was the project manager for the police headquarters while with the DiSalvo Ericson Group.
St. Mary's Parish School Gymnasium Addition in Ridgefield, CT
This 16,000 sq. ft. masonry, concrete, steel and glass addition provides an eye-catching multi-use space for the growing school. Mr. Preston exercised his creativity and innovativeness in designing the multi-directional double-cantilevered roof system. Working closely with the geotechnical engineer, Mr. Preston designed the foundation system designed to resist not only normal building loads but also considerable upward hydrostatic pressures due to the site's high water table. Working together with the project architect, exposed steel connections were designed to blend aesthetic appeal and function. Mr. Preston was the project manager for the gymnasium wing addition while with the DiSalvo Ericson Group.
Long Ridge School Arts & Athletics Wing Addition in Stamford, CT
Accentuated by steel tube trusses and glulam beams and trusses, much of this 13,000 sq. ft. addition remains exposed to view, providing an open and natural feel for the school's students. Mr. Preston designed unique connections to help join the systems of steel and glulam framing which would have visual appeal and would not compromise the tight construction schedule. Mr. Preston was the project manager for the Long Ridge School addition while with the DiSalvo Ericson Group.
Private Residences up to 14,000 sq. ft. throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
For descriptions of these and many other projects Mr. Preston was involved with, please explore the Project Portfolio. Prior to founding Preston Engineering, Mr. Preston was a Senior Project Engineer with the DiSalvo Ericson Group in Ridgefield, CT for seven years.
Professional Engineering Licensing
Connecticut
New York
Education
University of Notre Dame, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 1998
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Master of Business Administration 2007
Affiliations
New York State Society of Professional Engineers
American Society of Civil Engineers
ACE Mentor Program
American Institute of Architects
International Code Council
Albany-Colonie Chamber of Commerce
Personal
Ryan is married to his wonderful wife, Jessica. When not busy designing buildings, Ryan can be found hiking or bicycling, travelling to exotic lands, or honing his photography skills. Unless of course it is a Saturday afternoon, in which case he can undoubtedly be found cheering on the Fighting Irish.
