RAS Engineering is a professional engineering company serving building managers and owners by providing advice, oversight restoration, and testing to ensure that all components of a build’s exterior and structure meet the standards necessary to provide quality durability and safe protection against the elements.
About Us
About RAS Engineering, P.A.
Founded in 1998 by Raul Schwerdt, PE, RAS Engineering, P.A. provides trusted engineering consulting and inspection services for the restoration of high-rise and commercial buildings as well as parking structures.
We specialize in the evaluation, testing, repair design, and certification of building enclosures and structural systems, delivering solutions that balance safety, sustainability, and performance.
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Leadership
Raul Schwerdt, PE — President
Raul Schwerdt, PE, has led RAS Engineering since its founding. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and Special Inspector in multiple U.S. states, with over 25 years of experience in the investigation and restoration of building structures.
Raul also serves as an Expert Witness in structural claims cases, bringing technical depth and practical expertise to complex forensic evaluations.
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Our Expertise
RAS Engineering has been recognized as a Best Restoration Consulting Engineer Company, thanks to our commitment to sustainable engineering practices and technical excellence.
Our team applies state-of-the-art testing standards and advanced diagnostic technologies to assess, design, and verify the integrity of building structures.
Core Services
• Facade and exterior wall inspections
• Milestone inspections
• 40-year and subsequent safety recertifications
• Structural safety inspections
• Structural Integrity Reserve Studies (SIRS)
• Structural repair design and specifications
• Forensic testing and reporting
• Construction special inspection services
• Energy audits and decarbonization consulting
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Our Approach
Every project begins with a data-driven assessment and a collaborative plan designed to minimize disruption, ensure compliance, and extend the life of each structure.
We partner with building owners, property managers, architects, and legal professionals to deliver reliable, documented, and code-compliant results.
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Service Areas
RAS Engineering is licensed to operate in Florida, New York, and California, providing local expertise and national-level standards of quality and professionalism.
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Recognition & Commitment
Our firm continues to earn recognition for:
• Sustainable consulting engineering practices
• Technical excellence in facade and enclosure restoration
• Leadership in energy efficiency and forensic engineering
Our mission is simple: to protect the built environment through sound engineering, sustainable methods, and uncompromising integrity.
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RAS is licensed in Florida, New York and California.
