PCS Structural Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of Deneise Kopetzky as Marketing Manager. Kopetzky brings to the firm over 10 years of experience in the architectural/engineering/construction industry. As Marketing Manager, Kopetzky will lead the PCS team in marketing initiatives including the development of marketing materials, conducting competitive research, and working with the team to implement business development goals.

“The new medical center is stunning – inside and outside,” said Jim Barnhart, chief administrative officer. “The island-led design team has worked tirelessly to create a facility that includes state of the art technology within a healing environment that fits beautifully within its natural surroundings.

Winning Structure Magazine’s 2012 “No. 2 Best Structural Engineering Firms to Work For” is due to more than great benefits at PCS, where the average tenure is 14 years. It is also the people-oriented environment, the opportunity to leave one’s mark on interesting and challenging projects that push delivery and construction boundaries, and a balance of work and family. Also crucial is a professional mentoring approach that promotes growing from within.

At Pacific Plaza, PCS’ task was to expand a deteriorating building by three levels – without costly foundation upgrades. The key was a cellular beam structural system, 25% lighter than conventional steel beams, with spans up to 60 feet to match the existing column spacing, and enough load capacity to add a green roof. Today, the exposed structure is a calling card for tenants (including PCS, who moved their Tacoma offices to the building).