Ken DeStefano P.E.

Senior Engineer

About

Ken DeStefano has 10 years of experience performing structural evaluations and condition assessments of existing buildings. Ken has specialized in analyzing failure, deterioration, deferred maintenance, and distress mechanisms in both historical and modern structural systems. In addition to structural assessments, Ken has a focus on building envelopes, including building facades, roofs, and other waterproofing assemblies. His projects span various sectors, including higher education, pharmaceuticals, healthcare facilities, and high-rise residential. Ken has experience in managing projects ranging from investigation, design, and construction administration services.

Professional Engineer

Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland

Education

Johns Hopkins University

MS. Civil Engineering (2016)

BS. Civil Engineering (2016)

Professional Affiliations

International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) Delaware Valley Board of Directors (2019-Present)

Featured Experience

Carpenter’s Hall – Restoration & Foundation Waterproofing
Constructed in 1775, Carpenter’s Hall in Philadelphia hosted the First Continental Congress. The project included investigation and design of new foundation wall waterproofing to protect the historical archives, located in the basement of the building.

Pennsylvania Hospital – Campus-wide Building Envelope Assessment
Performed a building envelope condition assessment for buildings varying in construction between 1751 and 1965 to identify safety hazards and prioritize repairs for hospital management. The assessment led to a 5-year capital planning program.

Pennsylvania Judicial Center – Courtyard & Basement Waterproofing
Constructed in 2009 and housing the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, the Judicial Center courtyard experienced water infiltration since construction. Repairs included an investigation and $5mil. repair project to address water infiltration.

Dorchester Condominiums – Façade and Balcony Repairs
Located on Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square, the Dorchester is a 31-story residential high-rise. Designed concrete and balcony repairs, phased over 10 years to meet budgetary and operational constraints.

University of Pennsylvania – Parking Garage Repairs
Performed a condition assessment to identify concrete distress in a 10-story elevated garage. Designed a prioritized repair program.