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Marc Press SE

Principal

"The most sustainable yard of concrete is the yard you don’t place."

Structural Engineering

Solving problems using concrete, steel, wood and masonry

Bachelor of Science, Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Concrete Institute
American Institute of Steel Construction
American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Timber Construction
American Wood Council, American Forest and Paper Association
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, International Code Council
Structural Engineers Association of Northern California
National Fire Protection Association, NDS Open Front Task Force
Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
Precast/Prestressed Concrete Manufacturers Association of California
Cold Formed Steel Engineers Institute, Steel Framing Alliance
Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
My pellet smoker, whiskey, and model trains.

Background

Marc is the Founding Principal of KPFF’s San Francisco office. An engineer since the early 1980s, he focuses on integrating design and construction into effective project delivery methods. His experience with virtually all building materials and market segments allows him to evaluate alternative approaches for each project and make informed recommendations to save time and money. Eager to share the substantial knowledge he’s gained over his career, Marc enjoys mentoring staff and encouraging young talent. He has pioneered the implementation of several prefabricated structural systems including the Precast Hybrid Moment Frame, Prefabricated Light-Gage Bearing Wall Systems, Prefabrciated Wood Residential Systems and Precast Concrete Systems.