KSG Engineers is proud to have served as the structural engineer for the new Royersford Commons Apartments, a vibrant new multi-family development located along Main Street in Royersford, Pennsylvania. Recently completed and now open to residents, the project transforms a previously underutilized site into a modern residential community that contributes to the ongoing revitalization of the borough’s downtown corridor.
Working in collaboration with Architectural team and Burkey Construction, KSG provided complete structural design services for the apartment building, including the foundation systems, framing design, and lateral load-resisting systems. The team’s coordinated approach resulted in a cost-effective and durable structure that met project deadlines and long-term performance objectives.
The completed development offers residents high-quality apartments with contemporary finishes, thoughtful amenities, and convenient access to town shops. The project exemplifies KSG’s continued commitment to reinforcing our clients’ vision through practical, buildable engineering solutions that strengthen the communities we serve.
KSG is delighted to announce that Taryn Dobitsch, P.E., has joined KSG Engineers as a Senior Structural Engineer, returning to Northeast Pennsylvania and bringing her expertise to strengthen our regional team.
Taryn is a Professional Engineer whose proven skills in structural design and commitment to collaborative engineering make her a great fit for our growing practice. We believe her addition will enhance our ability to deliver innovative, high-quality structural solutions for our clients and communities.
In her role, Taryn will be working closely with our design and teams on a broad spectrum of structural projects, helping to shape KSG’s legacy of excellence and reinforcing our mission: Reinforcing Your Vision.
Please join us in welcoming Taryn to the KSG family — we look forward to her contributions and to the impact she will make across our structural engineering services.
Bergen Town Center in Paramus is in the midst of a major refresh—new tenants, a reimagined look, and even nearby housing in the pipeline. It’s the kind of momentum we love to support, because “Reinforcing Your Vision” isn’t just our motto—it’s our job description.
One of the most critical pieces of infrastructure in this transformation is a ramp/bridge structure that long housed the MIDAS service facility. KSG served as Structural Engineer for the evaluation, demolition planning, redesign, and rebuild of this structure—delivered in coordinated phases to keep the broader campus moving forward.
Phase 1: Diagnose → Design → Deliver a New Concrete Bridge
Early in the program, KSG performed a detailed review and analysis of the existing ramp/bridge. The verdict: it no longer met current loading demands for today’s traffic and emergency vehicle service needs.
Our team designed a new, robust concrete bridge structure to replace it—prioritizing:
Capacity & code compliance for modern service loads and future flexibility.
Durability through improved detailing, waterproofing paths, and corrosion resistance.
Constructability with phasing that allowed site operations and adjacent retail traffic to be maintained.
KSG’s scope covered structural evaluation, demolition sequencing input, temporary stability considerations of retaining walls, and the full structural design package for the replacement bridge, including foundations, superstructure, and interface details to existing grade and site elements.
Phase 2: Extending the Structure for What’s Next—First Watch!
With the bridge up and running, KSG designed the structural extension needed to support new storefront framing and rooftop mechanical systems serving First Watch, the daytime café concept that opened this week at 1 Bergen Town Center. The phase included:
Storefront steel and slab edge coordination for clean glazing lines and weatherproofing continuity.
Dedicated mechanical support steel sized for current RTUs with reserve capacity for future equipment changes.
Vibration and deflection criteria tailored to restaurant use and comfort expectations.
We coordinated closely with the architect, the retailer’s prototype standards, MEP, and the construction team to thread structural performance through tight construction deadlines and re-use of existing building geometry.
Why It Matters to Paramus (and to Bergen Town Center)
Bergen Town Center is an everyday destination with high visit counts and evolving tenant mix. The bridge replacement and structural extension work are quiet upgrades that unlock visible change—new food & beverage, refreshed façades, and safer, more resilient circulation.
Recent news underscores that momentum—from Bergen Town Center’s rebrand and redevelopment activities to new dining like First Watch now open on site.
🚀 Big news! We’re thrilled to be speaking and presenting at Mass Timber+ Offsite Construction Conference in Boston, Oct 28–30, 2025 — and sharing our award-winning modular designs with the industry.
We’ll highlight how modular and mass timber design can accelerate schedules, reduce waste, and deliver high-performance buildings with striking architectural and energy saving results.:
✨ What we’re presenting
— A behind-the-scenes look at our modular design process — how we balance efficiency, structural design, and schedule.
— Case studies: real-world performance and lessons learned
— How timber + modular architecture can drive speed, reduce waste, and up the aesthetic game
🗓️ Save the date!
📍 Hynes Convention Center, Boston
🗓️ October 28–30, 2025
We’d love to connect with fellow innovators, collaborators, and change-makers. We’ll see you there!
At KSG Engineers, we believe every project tells a story. The new addition at the Torah Academy of Bergen County (TABC) is more than steel, concrete, and foundation—it’s a story of vision carried upward, of legacy reinforced, and of future generations inspired.
Building Above While Life Continued Below
Designing and constructing a 7,000+ square foot vertical second floor addition above an active school brought a challenge few projects demand: ensuring that education never paused while expansion soared overhead. The school’s halls remained filled with students, learning and thriving, while just above them, beams were raised, decks were placed, and a new chapter was being built.
Our structural design solutions included:
Long-span steel framing with moment frames to achieve open, flexible spaces without interrupting the school’s footprint.
Micropile and grade beam foundation systems, engineered to deliver deep, reliable support while accommodating existing conditions and not overloading the existing foundation system.
Carefully sequenced construction that allowed the new second floor to grow seamlessly, while daily operations continued without disruption.
A Space Designed for Growth and Innovation
The addition provides TABC with far more than square footage—it provides a framework for the future. Inside this expansion lives an:
Expanded Beit Midrash, enlarged by 50% and anchored by a breathtaking glass wall that connects tradition with modern inspiration.
Science Wing, empowering students to engage deeply with discovery and technology.
Arts and Electives Hub, including a music studio, broadcast center, and art studio that nurture creativity and collaboration.
Student Center, a gathering place that fosters connection, leadership, and community.
Dedicated SINAI Schools space, built for inclusion, ensuring that every student has a place where they belong.
Together, these environments do more than meet the needs of today—they anticipate the needs of tomorrow.
Honoring Legacy, Elevating Vision
This new wing, known as the Rabbi Yosef Adler Building, stands as a living tribute to leadership, tradition, and forward-thinking education. It reinforces TABC’s “Building Our Future” campaign by delivering spaces that reflect both Torah values and the pursuit of academic excellence.
Reinforcing Education, Reinforcing Tomorrow
At KSG Engineers, our role was to ensure that every beam, every column, and every foundation element aligned with this larger vision. The result is a structure that embodies strength, adaptability, and purpose.
In reinforcing education, we are reinforcing the future. And in every project, we remain committed to what has always been our mission: Reinforcing Your Vision.
Last week, our team was in Ocean City, Maryland to check progress on one of our latest projects: 75 Bayside — a new luxury townhome development helping reshape the midtown district.
With construction well underway this townhome is planned to deliver multi-level coastal living, with open interiors, expansive balconies, and elevated views — but achieving that kind of design in a challenging coastal environment requires careful structural coordination.
KSG’s structural engineering team was engaged early in design, helping to translate architectural vision into buildable structure, while ensuring long-term durability and performance in this coastal zone.
Our work at 75 Bayside has included:
Framing systems optimized for open living spaces, maximizing interior flexibility while maintaining structural integrity
Load path continuity across multiple levels, supporting the project’s expansive balconies and cantilevered features
Coastal resilience measures: designing for wind loads, lateral stability, and moisture durability specific to the Ocean City environment
Close collaboration with the architect, developer, and construction team throughout construction
While in town, our team was also surveying and scoping several new projects we’re beginning work on across Ocean City. The demand for thoughtful, well-engineered coastal living continues to grow — and we’re proud to help bring these visions to life.
Reinforcing Your Vision — that’s our mission on every project, and it’s exciting to see that mission taking shape at 75 Bayside.
From vision to vertical — progress is surging at Beltway Towne Centre, located at 5401 Carlisle Pike in Mechanicsburg, and the transformation is impossible to miss.
Positioned at the gateway of the PA-581 and Route 15 interchange, this landmark development is redefining the commercial heart of Cumberland County’s West Shore. Foundation have been placed, steel is up, facades are forming, and the tenant list is already packed with big names:
BJ’s Wholesale Club, Shake Shack, CAVA, First Watch, Taco Bell, and Starbucks — all part of a curated mix designed to attract regional traffic and elevate the retail experience along this booming stretch.
At the core of this development — both structurally and strategically — is the engineering work of KSG Engineers. We’re proud to have provided structural engineering for every building on site, as well as the site retaining walls systems that make this multi-pad site feasible and efficient.
With buildings going vertical and infrastructure racing toward completion, Beltway Towne Centre is on track to become one of the most significant retail openings in the region.
📸 Check out the progress in the photos below— and stay tuned as this project continues to take shape.
Once a vibrant hub of Scranton nightlife, 519 Linden Street has seen numerous transformations since it’s construction in 1909. From its early days as a car showroom to later incarnations as Tink’s Night Club, Levels, and The Hardware Bar, the building has long been a staple in NEPA’s cultural scene.
In 2022, JBAS Realty, led by John Basalyga, embarked on an ambitious mission to breathe new life into this iconic downtown property. Their vision? To create A’tera 519, a high-end restaurant experience, and Sergei’s Live, an underground entertainment venue. It would become one of the most exciting and transformative commercial projects in downtown Scranton—and one of its most structurally complex.
That’s when KSG Engineers was brought in to help reinforce the vision.
Our team began by addressing serious structural challenges that had developed over decades of heavy use and deferred maintenance. These included a failing sidewalk vault, a deteriorating basement floor system, and significant issues with the building’s foundation and façade. Through careful engineering design and coordination, we helped stabilize, strengthen, and modernize the core of the structure while preserving its character.
Much of the reconstruction work was unanticipated—revealed only once demolition began. And it all had to move forward under tough site conditions and in the middle of a Scranton winter. But the JBAS construction team pushed through, demonstrating true commitment to both craftsmanship and community impact.
Today, A’tera 519 stands as a testament to Scranton’s resilience and commitment to preserving its rich history while embracing modernity. The establishment offers a New York City vibe with a sprawling central bar, year-round glass-wrapped “al fresco” dining, and mezzanine-level seating . Below, Sergei’s Live provides an intimate setting for live music and events, further cementing 519 Linden Street’s place in the heart of Scranton’s cultural landscape.
This is what it looks like when a bold vision meets the right team—and the right engineering.
We’re proud to have helped reinforce the vision for 519 Linden Street—and even prouder to continue doing so for one our region’s most meaningful projects.
We’re excited to welcome Kevin Regep, our Structural Engineering intern, to KSG Engineers for the summer!
Kevin is currently studying at Penn State University in the Architectural Engineering program and we’re looking forward to supporting Kevin’s professional development during his internship and beyond.
Kevin hit the ground running this week, joining Principal Anthony Shulde, P.E. on a site inspection for one of our latest projects under construction in Yonkers, NY.
We’re thrilled to share that the La Mora Senior Living project has been awarded the 2024 National Association of Home Builders – Multifamily Offsite Construction GOLD Award!
Located in Yonkers, NY, La Mora Senior Living is a beautifully designed five-story, 55,290 SF modular apartment building delivering 60 affordable units — 57 one-bedrooms and 3 two-bedrooms — for seniors aged 62 and older.
Built using 92 modular units and completed in July 2024, La Mora sets a new standard for urban senior housing, combining innovative offsite modular construction with traditional site-built elements — a true blend of speed, quality, and sustainability.
KSG Engineer proudly served as the Structural Engineer for the foundation, supporting steel structure podium, and the wood framed modular portions of the building.
The project is also PHIUS Core 2021 certified, offering 40–60% energy savings over traditional buildings through: – Superior insulation (R-31 walls, R-74 roofs) – Triple-pane windows (U-value 0.16) – VRF HVAC systems – LED lighting, low-flow plumbing, and ENERGY STAR appliances – Airtight envelope tested at an impressive 0.062 cfm50/sf
