Peter Somers

Peter, a Principal at MKA, has 27 years of experience specializing in seismic evaluations, renovations, and expansion of existing structures, including historic and landmark buildings. Peter is the leader of the firm’s Existing Buildings Technical Specialist Team, Past President of the Structural Engineers Association of Washington, a member of ASCE’s Seismic Rehabilitation Standards Executive Committee, and a Corresponding Member of NCSEA’s Existing Building Subcommittee. He is actively involved in structural engineering code development, particularly relative to renovation of existing buildings, contributing to or co-authoring standards and provisions for organizations such as FEMA, NEHRP, EERI, ASCE, and ATC. Peter applies his in-depth knowledge of industry standards, producing designs that are economical, well performing, and state-of-the-art.