Mark Hershberg SE, LEED AP Mark Hershberg SE, LEED AP

Mark Hershberg SE, LEED AP

Principal

Structural Engineering

Healthcare, Higher Education, Science & Technology, Computational Design,
Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit

MS, Structural and Earthquake Engineering,
University of California, Los Angeles
BS, Civil Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
ASCE Structural Engineering Institute (SEI)
U.S. Green Building Council
Hospital Building Safety Board Codes and Administrative Processes Committee, Consulting Member
Hospital Building Safety Board Structural and Nonstructural Regulations Committee, Consulting Member
ASCE 7 Committee on Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, Seismic Subcommittee, Past Technical Committee Member
SEAOSC Seismology Committee, Past Member
LEED Accredited Professional
Associate DBIA Professional
Structural Engineer: CA, HI, OR, WA
Professional Engineer: CA, CO, DC, MD, VA, WA
I have a multitude of musical interests, including record collecting, djing, vintage audio equipment, playing guitar and bass, and running live sound. My record collecting is currently focused on amazing analog sounds of the early 1970s – especially funk, soul and jazz that incorporates analog synthesizers. Being outside and active with my family balances out the time indoors with work or music. I enjoy playing beach volleyball, surfing, paddle boarding, mountain biking, skateboarding, camping, hiking and walking our two dogs.

Background

As a Principal in the Los Angeles office of KPFF, Mr. Hershberg has over 25 years of experience in research labs, commercial office, healthcare facilities, central utility plants, higher education, and multi-family residential projects. He excels on fast-track and complex projects with creative approaches that draw upon state of the art structural engineering techniques and collaborative engagement of the entire project team. Never content to settle for the way things have traditionally been done, Mr. Hershberg has developed and deployed computation-based approaches to repetitive and time consuming processes, including structural optimization, footfall vibration and third-party design review, that provide both schedule and design efficiency for clients.