Multi-Disciplinary Engineering, Architectural and Inspection Consulting
Solve your project’s challenges with our expert team of engineers, architects, and inspectors.
Pursuing The Truth In An Imperfect World
At the Kent companies, we specialize in the performance of materials, building systems, vehicles and equipment (cranes, material handling, industrial, heavy) with the capacity to perform a wide range of inspections, tests, simulations, and investigative procedures in the Pacific Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska and around the world.
We live in a complex and imperfect world, where perfect people and perfect objectivity do not exist, but the truth does. Our clients are recipients of those imperfections, seeking answers and solutions to the wide range of technical problems they face. Employing sound science and engineering, as well as deep expertise, we endeavor to tell and reveal the truth to those we serve through inspection, root cause, analysis, design, architectural and building system diagnostics.
Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
Principal Engineer & Founder
Our Proven 4-Step Process
- We first identify the problem.
- Assemble a team of experts who have the technical knowledge necessary to investigate the failure.
- With the team in place, we begin our investigation, following careful research protocols.
- Once we’ve discovered the cause of the failure and the “why” behind it, we report our findings in the clearest, truest way possible.
SAFETY
What Our Clients Say
At the Kent companies, we love building long-term partnerships. This is why our greatest reward
is receiving positive feedback from those that matter most… our clients!
“Kent Engineering is a trusted resource for improving the reliability and efficiency of our transportation equipment, and they provide innovative insight resulting in better performance for our customers.”
“Working with Kent Engineering is a pleasure. Their combination of clear and concise communication, reliability, and technical excellence is a winning formula. I highly recommend them!”
"Kent Crane is a top-notch inspection service. Their staff of crane inspectors is highly trained and professional. The inspectors are punctual, informed, flexible to the job site's needs, and are ready to work when they arrive. I look forward to working with Kent Crane on future projects.”
"When one of our engineering labs decided to close their door I was worried I would not be able to find a proper replacement. Kent Engineering was eager to take on the challenge and we quickly formed a very valuable partnership. The open communication and close attention to detail left me very confident in the transition. I have no hesitation when calling them for any welding engineering needs I may have."
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Life Expectancy: Building Enclosure | Building Systems
Are you responsible for juggling the current working condition of your property, including capital budgets, all while trying to predict when the next colossal building systems failure is going to rear its ugly head?
Case Study: Evaluation of Degradation in Pipes and Fittings
This case study is on the evaluation of the type of degradation in the pipes and fittings for a condominium in Seattle, Washington.
Case Study: Design and Load Test Concrete Washout Pans
In this case study, a concrete construction service hired Kent Engineering (KE) to design and load test concrete washout pans.
Case Study: Testing for a New Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)
A welding company contacted Kent Engineering (KE) to perform testing for a new Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
Case Study: Broken Saddle Adapter for a Lifting-Jack
Our case study involves forensics and litigation support through an independent analysis of the failed saddle adaptor for a lifting-jack.
