R.M. Byrd and Associates, Inc.

R.M. Byrd and Associates has officially joined Miyamoto International. Please visit miyamotointernational.com for more information.

This partnership will use the strengths of both companies to deliver greater value and level of service to our clients and marks the creation of one of the largest structural engineering companies in Southern California.

The merger of R.M. Byrd and Miyamoto International is rooted in the common beliefs of building and sustaining long-term client partnerships and providing an environment where team members can excel in their careers. With the integration of these two companies, R.M. Byrd | Miyamoto is excited to make the world a better, safer place.

Who We Are

R.M. Byrd | Miyamoto

Consulting Structural Engineers

R.M. Byrd and Associates has officially joined Miyamoto International. The merger will use the strengths of both companies to deliver greater value and level of service to our clients. This partnership marks the creation of one of the largest structural engineering companies in Southern California. Under the continued leadership of Rick Byrd, S.E. and Frank Rice, S.E., the primary dedication of this firm continues to begin with the understanding that we are to protect the interests, property, and safety of the general public, as they become associated with the structures under our design. It is our goal to obtain creative solutions to difficult problems, striving to implement creativity without sacrificing project economy.

Rick Byrd, S.E.

President

Rick Byrd graduated from California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo in 1984, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering. After gaining experience through two well respected Structural Engineering firms, Rick founded R.M. Byrd and Associates in 1992. The firm was founded on sound, fundamental principles, designed to provide quality, and competitive engineering services. Rick, with licenses in 13 states, has been involved with projects throughout the United States. His emphasis has been on educational, institutional, civic, entertainment and commercial Structural Engineering.

Frank Rice, S.E.

Principal

Frank Rice began his employment at R.M. Byrd and Associates in 2001 shortly after graduating from California State University, Fullerton, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering. Over this time, he has expanded his engineering knowledge through his involvement in projects of varying sizes, covering many construction materials and methods. Frank has provided quality structural engineering services on numerous educational facilities in addition to fire stations, churches, and theaters.

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