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Registrations
Structural Engineer – California and Nevada
Professional Engineer – Civil – California and New Jersey
Education
Masters of Science, Civil Engineering – Stanford University, Stanford, California
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering – Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
President
Mr. Risha specializes in large scale design and trouble‐shooting the hard‐to‐build, highly technical projects. He has been practicing structural engineering for over 30 years and has extensive experience designing structural systems for diversified building projects. His portfolio includes structural engineering for numerous building projects, performing structural design in steel, concrete, masonry, and timber. Mr. Risha has designed structural rehabilitation and seismic strengthening schemes for numerous buildings, supervising the preparation of plans, details, and specifications.
In addition to traditional building projects, Mr. Risha has also been providing Structural Engineering design and construction documents for the Motion Picture and Television industry since 1994. He is active with several professional organizations, including the Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC), serving as President for 2017-2018 term, Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC), serving as its President in 2011-2012, American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), International Code Council (ICC), and the Fellowship of American Society of Civil Engineers (F.ASCE).
Professional Affiliations
President 2017-2018, Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC)
Fellowship of American Society of Civil Engineers (F.ASCE)
American Concrete Institute
American Institute of Steel Construction
Applied Technology Council
International Code Council
Associate AIA Member
Past Chair – Southern California Development Forum (SCDF)
Professional Memberships
Past President and Member of the Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC)
Past Chair, SEAOC Building Code Streamlining Committee
SEAOSC Existing Buildings Committee and SEAOSC Building Code Committee
Chair of Technical Committee , SEAOC 2006 Convention
ASCE Standards Committee on Condition Assessment of Buildings
ASCE Standards Committee on Seismic Rehabilitation of Buildings
Project Experience Types
Mixed-Use Structures and Developments
Educational (K-12, Community College, Higher Education, Public/Private)
Healthcare (Hospital and MOB)
Commercial (New and TI)
Residential (Multi and Single Family)
Civic/Municipal
Entertainment
Government/Military
Industrial
Registrations
Professional Engineer – Civil – California and Virginia
Structural Engineer – California
Professional Engineer – Alabama
Education
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Principal
Mr. Breaks’ breadth of skills and experience spans over 25 years in the structural and civil engineering fields. Matthew’s expertise includes inspection of concrete, steel and timber bridges, tunnels, trusses and other structures. His flexibility in working with clients and design professionals helps deliver seamless solutions to complex structural requirements from design development through project completion. Matthew is experienced in structural analysis utilizing steel, concrete, masonry and wood, and has completed projects in California, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, Arizona and Washington D.C. His experience in working with high seismic requirements makes him skilled in anticipating and resolving potential conflicts before they become challenges.
Some of Matthew’s most notable work includes: managing major structural renovations, including the addition of multiple new structures, at the Aerojet Rocketdyne De Soto campus in Canoga Park, CA; structural design services for the Cirque du Soleil production “Iris” located in the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA; structural design and construction support services for the 300,000 square foot multi-use facility Atlantic Times Square in Monterey Park, CA, which included a 14- Plex Movie Theatre; and, the award winning Saban Media Center for the Television Academy in North Hollywood.
Project Awards
The Saban Media Center: SEAOSC Excellence in Structural Engineering for Landmark Structures Los Angeles Business Council Architectural Award of Excellence for Commercial Office Buildings & Headquarters San Fernando Valley Business Journal Best Office Project, IIDA Calibre Award for Entertainment Best Project Cultural/Worship, ENR Southern Regional Winner.
Alliance Academy High School: SEAOSC Excellence in Structural Engineering Award of Merit, for the Retrofit/Structural Alteration Category
Professional Affiliations
Structural Engineers Association of California (SEAOC)
Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC)
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Institute of Steel Construction
Project Types
Mixed-use Projects
Theatre and Performance Venues
Educational Projects
Commercial Buildings (New and TI)
Industrial and Entertainment Projects
Multi-family Residential
Custom Homes
Seismic and structural investigations using ASCE 31 and 41
Equipment anchorage and non-building structures
Seismic retrofit of existing structures
Fall Protection
Temporary Structures
Bridges/Tunnels (Highway and Pedestrian)
Tunnel and Bridge Inspections
Truss Inspections
Water Treatment Plants
Pump Stations
Registrations
Structural Engineer – California
Professional Engineer – Civil – California
Education
Bachelors of Science, Civil Engineering – University of Buenos Aires, Argentina
General Manager, Risha Healthcare
Mr. Sangiovanni, has provided leadership to multiple construction projects in the healthcare industry, applying more than 20 years of experience with project management, engineering, OSHPD policies and regulations and financial and business administration.
As General Manager of the Risha Healthcare Division exclusively dedicated to the healthcare industry, he has experience in designing and directing the construction of multiple projects in hospitals, skilled nurse facilities and clinic buildings. Projects completed range from new buildings, additions and remodels, structural and non-structural seismic upgrades, extensive medical, mechanical and electrical equipment installations, and multi-facility programs.
Kaiser Permanente National Facilities Projects, SCAL:
-Regional Patient Lift Upgrade Phase 2 (1,135 beds)
-Regional Patient Lift Upgrade (357 beds)
-Pharmacy Perimeter Security Hardening (133 pharmacies)
-UST Leak Detection (11 PLD)
Kaiser Permanente FS – Patient Lift Installations
Kaiser Permanente NFS – Electronic Medicine Cabinets (Intellicab)
Kaiser Permanente – Facilities Projects:
-Downey, Panorama City, West LA, LAMC, Irvine, Riverside, Anaheim
Corona Regional Medical Center – Main Campus:
-SPC and NPC upgrade projects
-Infrastructure improvement: generator, boilers, chillers, AHU’s and medical gas equipment
-ER building construction
-Nuclear Medicine, MRI, CT scanner, OR lights
Monrovia Memorial Hospital:
-SPC upgrade project
-Generator replacement
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital:
-SPC upgrade project
Methodist Hospital of Southern California:
-SPC upgrade project
Professional Affiliations
Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC)
Project Types
Hospitals, SNF’s, and clinic buildings construction
Wide range of remodels, additions, repairs, and retrofits
SPC upgrade projects
NPC upgrade projects
Infrastructure utilities improvement projects
Installation of imaging equipment
SB1953 compliance programs