Bradley S. Capatch, P.E.
Managing Mechanical Engineer
Biography
Bradley Capatch is a Registered Professional Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the areas of plumbing and HVAC system analysis, troubleshooting, and re-design, specifically in multi-family communities and high-rise buildings. Brad enjoys staying well-rounded by supporting the other team members with architectural, materials, and structural projects. Brad’s range of experience extends into insurance and legal consulting. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Washington.
Brad is licensed as a mechanical engineer in both Washington and Hawaii. He currently resides and works out of our Hawaii office. Brad enjoys traveling, outdoors, board games, eating new foods, handyman projects, 3D printing, and spending time with his family.
About KE | Architectural Diagnostics
At KE | Architectural Diagnostics, we offer clients a full suite of disciplines including architecture, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering and construction administration. Our team of architects, engineers and construction administrators provide services across a variety of industries, including legal, insurance, multi-family, building envelope, plumbing and HVAC and construction administration. We have the ability to perform a wide range of tests, simulations, and investigative procedures on-site and in our Seattle and Hawaii laboratory.
Our goal is to provide competent professional services with emphasis on technical investigation and problem solving. We pride ourselves on effective communication, and we work closely with our clients every step of the way to ensure they are fully satisfied with the answers and solutions we provide.
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- Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
- October 2024
- Resource Article
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?
- Bradley Capatch, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
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.
- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
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.
- Michael Leach, MS, P.E.
- July 2021
- Case Study
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).
- Randy Kent, MS, P.E.
- June 2020
- Case Study
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.