About Us

Professional Experience

Néstor J. Brea is a structural engineering consultant with 25 years of experience, specializing in performance-based design, seismic evaluation, and retrofitting of existing buildings. His project involvement spans various sizes, complexities, and types. With extensive experience in studying, reinforcing, and repairing structures affected by hurricanes or earthquakes, Mr. Brea is adept at developing structural projects using materials such as reinforced concrete, structural steel, and wood. He has also conducted inspections on civil works and prepared forensic reports for hundreds of structures. Mr. Brea was Professor of Structures I and III in the School of Architecture at the University of Puerto Rico.

Education
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – 1998
Master in Civil Engineering (Structural) – 2001

Specializations
INESA TECH Civil Engineering School & Consulting, Barcelona, Spain

Structural and Earthquake Engineering using SAP2000, ETABS and SAFE
Nonlinear Analysis and Performance Based Design of Structures
Simulation and Structural Analysis using the Finite Element Method
Design, Modeling and Detailing of Steel Connections
Structural Steel Buildings Projects with BIM Technology
Industrial Metal Buildings Projects with BIM Technology
BIM Modeling and Coordination of Projects with Revit and Navisworks

Certifications

Theory and Calculus of Steel Connections using IDEA Statica Connection
Level 2 Unbonded PT Inspector
30-Hours OSHA Construction Industry Outreach

Affiliations

College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR)
Dominican College of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors (CODIA)
Arizona Board of Technical Registration (AZBTR)
International Code Council (ICC)
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI)
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)

Professional Experience

José A. Brea has over 45 years of experience in structural engineering and construction management. His expertise spans the entire project cycle, from feasibility to construction. He has led, designed, and delivered a wide variety of projects, including low and mid-rise buildings, hospitals, industrial facilities, hotels, apartment complexes, and bridges, among others. Mr. Brea has extensive experience in designing cost-efficient structural systems using leading construction materials. He is known for his effective project management techniques and direct knowledge of construction systems, successfully overcoming planning and budget constraints in projects. Additionally, he served as a professor at the now-defunct Universidad Mundial Dominicana (UMD), currently known as Universidad Federico Henríquez y Carvajal (UPHEC), teaching subjects like Dynamics and Strength of Materials. He has also conducted courses sponsored by the Dominican College of Engineers, Architects, and Surveyors (CODIA) and participated in the training of construction foremen for the Ministry of Public Works (MOPC).

Beyond his design experience, Mr. Brea established and implemented a quality control monitoring program to ensure the firm complies with the highest professional standards. He is a natural mentor, passionate about sharing his knowledge with younger engineers. His strong relationships with clients and the team are invaluable to our organization.

Education
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering – 1976

Affiliations

College of Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico (CIAPR)
Dominican College of Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors (CODIA)
American Concrete Institute (ACI)
American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)