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The well-known company with headquarters in Concord, Ontario, Canada sent us the following press release:
PICCO Engineering, a leading provider of natural stone engineering and consulting services across North America, is proud to announce that Jeff Liedel, P.E., has joined as Senior Project Engineer, further strengthening the firm’s presence and capabilities in the United States.
Jeff brings over 30 years of structural engineering and project management experience, with particular expertise in cladding systems and temporary structures, including scaffolding, concrete formwork, and falsework.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in 18 states, he has led the engineering and analysis of high-profile, technically demanding projects both domestically and internationally. In recent years, he has specialized in natural stone cladding systems, supporting stone contractors with engineered anchorage design, as well as on-site rigging, lifting, and access solutions.
“Jeff’s depth of experience and practical approach make him a tremendous asset to our team,” said Karl Doucas, Principal, VP of Operations at PICCO Engineering. “His leadership will enhance our ability to support clients throughout North America as we continue to grow our U.S. operations.”
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Structures), Jeff is known for his analytical skills, collaborative mindset, and dedication to mentoring the next generation of engineers. Outside of work, he is a devoted sports fan—especially of lacrosse—and enjoys woodworking and home improvement projects.
This marks an exciting chapter for PICCO Engineering as it continues to support the architectural stone industry with engineering excellence, technical innovation, and expanded regional expertise.
The company‘s self-introduction at the webpage reads: We’re a group of designers x engineers with core expertise in stone consulting and residential engineering.
PICCO Engineering is an established, award-winning engineering firm recognized around the world for our unmatched expertise in stone cladding and anchor systems. Our clients tell us over and over again that it’s the way we take care of them—the way we respond to their needs, attend to all the little things, and consistently deliver the unexpected—that sets us apart. The bigger the challenge, the more passionate we are about finding the right solution.
Ask us about Stone and Residential Engineering. Our services include consulting, design-assist, product sourcing, shop drawings, and engineering.
