Our Portfolio
INDUSTRIES
At Engineering Direct, we value open communication and collaboration. Whether you have questions, need more information about our services, or are ready to discuss your next project, we’re here to help. Filter our projects by industry below.
manufacturing
2024
TruCut
Between 2023 and 2024, Engineering Direct delivered two key upgrades to TruCut’s Salem facility. The initial phase, completed in 2023, addressed the need for a more functional and contemporary office environment. The outdated and undersized original offices were replaced with a two-story expansion at the building’s southeast corner, more than doubling the workspace and improving operational flow.
automotive
2024
PREMIER CUSTOM PAINTS
Premier Custom Paint and Collision is a custom car builder and collision repair center located in Zelienople, PA. Premier Custom Paint and Collision is one of Western PA’s elite performance center’s for auto customization. With the volume of services they offer, they have exceeded their capabilities within their current facility.
Manufacturing
2024
Trailstar International Warehouse Addition
Trailstar, part of the Mac Trailer Enterprises family of businesses, expanded their existing facility located in Alliance, OH. Construction of the new expansion began in August, 2023, and includes 66,000 SF of additional manufacturing space, with a longitudinal and transverse overhead crane and new loading dock.
Industrial
2024
Yorkville Intermodal
Exterior engineering of this new 100,000-square-foot speculative building in Yorkville, OH, incorporates a high-performance insulated metal panel and reinforced precast concrete facade, complete with engineered expansion joints and continuous moisture-barrier systems to ensure resilience against thermal and weather loads. A 40-foot-wide steel-framed entrance canopy, integrated LED architectural lighting, and landscaped storm-water bioswales elevate curb appeal and sustainability, while provisions for future rooftop photovoltaic arrays position the facility as an energy-efficient industrial landmark along the Ohio River.
Industrial
2023
Zarbana Aluminum Extrusion
Exterior engineering of Zarbana Aluminum Extrusion’s 69,300 SF casting facility. A single-sloped roof rising over 54 feet is clad in a weatherproof membrane with integrated scupper and gutter drainage, while glazed curtain walls and steel canopies enhance natural light, access, and curb appeal. Embedded crane-support columns and precision precast headers accommodate the 82-foot, 20-ton overhead crane and allow for future dock-door installations.
automotive
2023
Columbiana Ford
Exterior engineering for Columbiana Ford’s SR 164 dealership remodel centers on a reformed 5,000 SF façade clad in precision-engineered ACM panels and high-performance storefront glazing. Structural steel framing with thermal-break assemblies supports expansive windows and integrated rainscreen systems, while a continuous air- and moisture-barrier and upgraded insulation ensure year-round efficiency. Custom steel canopies define the new service drive-through, and seamless transitions between old and new construction maximize curb appeal and brand presence.
industrial
2023
Hickey Metal Fabrication
Exterior engineering for Hickey Metal’s Building #7 25,000 SF expansion incorporates a steel-frame and insulated metal-panel envelope designed to support two aisles of 5-ton overhead and jib cranes. Engineered foundations and embedded crane-support columns accommodate the fast-tracked installation of a Trumpf Sort and Stack laser, ensuring precise load distribution. Thermal-break assemblies, continuous air- and moisture-barrier systems, and expansion joints deliver long-term durability.
industrial
2023
Andritz Herr-Voss Stamco
Andritz Herr-Voss Stamco’s Ambridge, PA facility includes a 30,000 SF 50-ton crane building and a 5,580 SF 35-ton crane addition, both enveloped in insulated metal panels and precision steel framing. Engineered foundations with embedded crane-support columns enable heavy overhead loads, while thermal-break wall assemblies, continuous air-and-moisture barriers, and expansion joints ensure long-term durability. Completed in 2023, strategic facade transitions seamlessly unite the expanded structure.
Manufacturing
Warehouse–2022, Office–2023
E1 Digital Direct
Exterior engineering for Envelope 1 and Digital Direct’s new 100,000 SF facility delivers climate- and humidity-controlled performance via split-face CMU exterior walls over poured concrete foundations, continuous air- and moisture-barrier systems. High-bay windows optimize natural daylighting, while a structural steel entrance tower, full-height masonry columns, horizontal shadow panels, and exterior window bands enhance durability.
Commercial
2022
Big Sewickley Creek Brewery
Architectural design for this 3,500 SF brewery and tasting room leverages a sawtooth clerestory frame, vaulted ceilings, and north–south overhead doors opening to a covered creekside porch. Synthetic rusted galvanized S-panel cladding, cool-toned exterior finishes, and a timber-frame entrance canopy blend modern-rustic aesthetics with the woodland setting, creating an inviting open-air gathering space.
Manufacturing
2022
Superior Extrusions
Superior Extrusions’ 140,000 SF fabrication plant expansion supports two press buildings, an electric building, and a shipping building under a 10-ton and two 2-ton cranes. A high-side 0.5:12 roof slope omits gutters to mitigate heavy snow loads, complemented by a 4-ft masonry snow wall. Integrated hot-water floor-melt and building-heating systems.
Manufacturing
2022
R.L. Craig
Engineering for RL Craig’s new 24,000 SF facility expansion encompassed comprehensive site, civil, and structural design for over 21,500 SF of manufacturing space, five offices, restrooms, and a break room.
Manufacturing
2022
Dinesol Plastics, Inc.
Engineering Direct provided site-civil and structural engineering for this warehouse addition, delivering the proposed site plan, post-construction storm-water management grading, erosion and sediment control plans, and complete structural design.
Education
2022
Midland Innovation & Technology Charter School
Engineering Direct delivered site-civil and structural engineering for the 30,524 SF Midland Innovation and Technology Charter School—providing site planning, grading, storm-water management, erosion control, foundation design, and structural metal-building framing—while coordinating closely with CORE Architects on the interior build-out.
Community
2022
Bethany Baptist Church
Interior engineering for Engineering Direct’s new 7,500 SF sanctuary addition encompasses comprehensive architectural, electrical, and mechanical systems design. A revised floorplan and ADA-compliant layout integrate room and door finish schedules, and new utility services, LED interior/exterior lighting, audio/visual, and general-purpose circuits. Fire alarms, emergency egress lighting and HVAC specifications ensure a functional, code-approved worship space.
Community
2022
Greensburg Public Works
Design-build delivery of the 13,000 SF City of Greensburg Public Works facility included 11,500 SF of garage bays and 1,500 SF of offices, locker rooms, restrooms, and a conference room. Engineering Direct coordinated with a third-party engineer on structural engineering and value-engineering to optimize performance and cost.
Commercial
2021
Camping World
Engineering Direct delivered comprehensive surveying, civil, architectural, electrical, and mechanical engineering for the new service building and addition, including site development plans permitted by local authorities, landscaping design, and traffic study services to optimize land use and ensure regulatory compliance.
Industrial
2020
Extral Zarbana
The new aluminum extrusion plant was designed and built to house Extral Zarbana’s 20″ press line.
Manufacturing
2020
Trailstar International
Engineering Direct prepared all permit-ready architectural, electrical, and mechanical documents for Trailstar International’s new warehouse—including interior layouts, lighting and power distribution plans, HVAC system design, and detailed code-compliance specifications—to streamline construction and operational readiness.
Manufacturing
2019
Pennex Aluminum
Engineering Direct prepared all permit-ready construction documents for the new fabrication shop building—including interior architectural layouts, electrical power and lighting designs, mechanical HVAC and plumbing systems, and comprehensive code-compliance specifications—to streamline approvals and construction.
Automotive
2019
Taylor KIA of Hermitage
Engineering Direct delivered all permit-ready site, foundation, architectural, and mechanical engineering for the dealership remodel.
Industrial
2017
AQUA
Engineering Direct delivered comprehensive engineering for the new utility building, with Thomas Nock overseeing site design, storm-water management, and pollution-prevention planning. Tucker Cope served as Senior Management Lead for structural engineering, ensuring seamless coordination and regulatory compliance.
Automotive
2017
Toyota of Warren
Thomas Nock led the civil engineering for the new City of Niles road, delivering the site‐dedication plat, topographic/location/utility base mapping, utility design and right-of-way layout, detailed drafting notes, and construction plans, while coordinating all City approval meetings per municipal requirements.