Structural Engineering & High-Rise Buildings Expert
Joseph P. Colaco
PhD Civil Engineering • MS Civil Engineering • BS Civil Engineering • PE
A distinguished structural engineer and independent expert witness with over 60 years of experience across high-rise buildings, complex structural systems, peer review, value engineering and advanced concrete, steel and composite design. Combines landmark project experience with decades of engineering leadership, academic teaching, technical research and international recognition in tall-building design.
60+ yrs
Structural engineering experience
40 yrs
President of Colaco Engineers
100 storeys
John Hancock Center design research
2015–Present
Independent expert witness
Overview
Joseph P. Colaco is an internationally recognised structural engineering expert with more than 60 years of experience in the design of high-rise buildings and major infrastructure projects. He has contributed to some of the world’s most iconic structures and has been widely recognised for his innovations in tall building engineering and composite structural systems.
Joseph specialises in structural design, forensic engineering, wind engineering and structural failure investigations. He has advised on landmark commercial, residential and infrastructure developments across North America, the Middle East and Asia, and regularly provides expert opinions in complex engineering disputes involving structural performance, design and construction.
Qualifications
Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, M.S. Civil Engineering, University of Illinois
Expertise & Experience
Structural engineering, High-rise building design, Concrete and composite structures, Structural failure investigation, Wind engineering and structural dynamics, Structural peer review and expert witness services
