How We’re Different

Our passion is to bring value to projects through collaboration, innovation and creative, yet practical solutions. We turn challenges into opportunities.

Innovatively Collaborative.

 

At Klein & Hoffman, we bring together a dynamic team of restoration architects, structural engineers, and inspectors under one roof, fostering a highly collaborative environment that has been celebrated as a best place to work for eight years. Our collaborative approach enhances teamwork, boosting project coherence and efficiency. We listen to our clients, developing creative and sustainable solutions that transform challenges into opportunities. Rather than saying “no,” we show you “how” and “why,” guiding you through unbiased, effective strategies to address your needs.

Pragmatic and Client-Focused.

Our long-standing relationships with clients, some spanning over 30 years, are a testament to our commitment. With a 90+% repeat client rate, we prioritize your interests in every project, balancing ambitious project goals with fiscal responsibility. Whether we’re working with building owners, campus and facility managers, condominium boards, or architectural firms, we deliver pragmatic, cost-effective solutions on time and within budget. Our proactive approach helps us address challenges before they develop, aligning project outcomes closely with client goals.

Consistently Exceptional Results.

 

Since 1953, Klein & Hoffman has set industry benchmarks for excellence across a broad spectrum of services—from innovative new structural designs and adaptive reuse to meticulous historic preservation and detailed inspections. Clients rely on us not just for our ability to deliver results but also for our capacity to anticipate future needs and integrate sustainable practices that enhance project delivery. Our commitment to crafting tomorrow’s landmarks ensures that each project not only meets today’s needs but also contributes positively to its environment and community for generations.
 
Klein & Hoffman leads the way in the architectural and engineering industry by continuously integrating innovative practices with a strong focus on sustainability and client satisfaction. Our unique ability to blend high-level expertise with proactive problem-solving and community-oriented outcomes makes us the preferred partner for projects that require a thoughtful, creative, and practical approach.

By The Numbers

330

Average Projects Per Year

750 +

Façades Restored

90 %

Repeat Clients

18

States Licensed to Work In

Awards

At Klein & Hoffman, we take pride in our relationship with our customers, but also in our ability to be innovative and creative. Because of that creativity, our work has been recognized and honored nationally, regionally and locally by the community, our peers, clients and professional associations.

SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

2025 Best Special Structure – Shedd Aquarium Experience Evolution Phase 2

SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

2025 Juror’s Favorite – The Old Joliet Prison Stabilization

SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

2024 Best Project Up to $10 Million – Deflecting Disaster: Rehabilitating Chicago’s Skyline

Crain’s Chicago Business

2024 Top 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago

Crain’s Chicago Business

2023 Top 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago

SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

2021 Best Renovation / Retrofit Preservation Project – Chicago Union Station Clinton Street Improvements

ICRI Chicago Chapter

2021 Repair Project of the Year – Extra Space Storage Concrete Rehabilitation

Crain’s Chicago Business

2021 Top 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago

Crain’s Chicago Business

2020 Top 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago

SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

2019 Best Renovation/Retrofit Project – Chicago Union Station Great Hall Restoration

Crain’s Chicago Business

2019 Top 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago

SEAOI Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards

2018 Best Project Up to $10 Million – Chicago’s Shakespeare Theater Movable Towers

Crain’s Chicago Business

2018 Top 100 Best Places to Work in Chicago

ICRI Chicago Chapter

2016 Award of Excellence in the Repair of High-Rise Structures Rehabilitation of Wheaton Center Apartments