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Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: October 16, 2020
MHAI hires Peronace as a senior structural engineer
Branford, CT Michael Horton Associates, Inc. (MHAI) has hired Luigi Peronace as a senior structural engineer. Peronace brings over 13 years of project management, structural engineering and construction administration experience on various commercial, institutional and multi-family residential projects. Over the course of his career, he has completed a broad range of inspection and design work including the renovation of higher education and healthcare facilities and the rehabilitation of public bridges and tunnels. Prior to joining MHAI, Peronace served as structural engineer for firms including Centek Engineering, Inc. and Spiegel, Zamecnik, and Shah Inc. He is a graduate of the University of Hartford with a master of Engineering degree concentrating in structural engineering.
“We’re impressed by Luigi’s professional experience working in various client environments,” said Al Lombardi, president of MHAI. “From hospitals and dormitories, to restaurants and private multi-story developments, he has a diverse background and a proven ability to adapt to the client’s needs and the unique challenges of each project. In the short period of time that he has been with us, he has already demonstrated that he’s an excellent addition to our staff.”
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