Sponsor Spotlight: KPFF
Each month, SMPS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (SFBAC) features one of our incredible sponsors. This month, we’re excited to be shining the spotlight on one of our Bay Platinum-level sponsors, KPFF.
About KPFF
With a long history of growth and innovation, KPFF has built a practice based on sound structural and civil engineering fundamentals coupled with developing smarter ways to design and build buildings. Whether the first application of Base Isolation on a Hospital in the United States or fully integrated Building Information Models for the 5-D environment, KPFF maintains industry leadership.
Years in Business
Over 30 years in San Francisco and 63 as a firm.
Notable Projects
Casa De La Mision Affordable Housing
Illinois Street Parking Garage at UCSF Mission Bay
Net Zero Energy Sunnyvale Civic Center
Other notable projects include:
● Caribbean Campus (1.5 million-square-foot) Tech Office Buildings
● Confidential Life Sciences New Research Facility
● Cordilleras Mental Health Center Expansion
● Mass Timber Sunnydale Hub Community Center
● SFO Terminal 1 New Baggage Handling System
What differentiates KPFF in terms of approach, talent, tools, values?
Great engineering is the cornerstone of a safe and thriving community, a responsibility that KPFF does not take lightly. KPFF is driven to do its best work with this in mind. Marrying these fundamentals with KPFF’s core values of excellence, trust, passion, relationships, and stability creates an environment where the team flourishes. KPFF has deep roots in the Bay Area, giving KPFF extensive knowledge of local code, seismic considerations, soil conditions, and climate change. The team applies the latest technology including BIM, AI, and analytical software to explore and develop advanced solutions.
How long has KPFF been a sponsor of SMPS?
More than 10 years.
What are some of the memorable or key events of SMPS that KPFF has been involved with?
The KPFF marketing team has always been very active in volunteering with SMPS, even having two past presidents as employees. Our founding partner, Marc Press, was also an active SMPS SF participant in the 1990s, joining the programs committee and offering a unique perspective as a business owner.
If your firm is interested in becoming an SMPS sponsor, or your firm is already a sponsor looking to take full advantage of your benefits, reach out to [email protected] to learn more.
