Concrete design software built by engineers who actually use it
We're practicing structural engineers. We know what it's like to build a 600-page calc package, find an issue, and then spend an hour hunting down the right Excel file, updating it, printing to PDF, inserting into BlueBeam, updating schedules... all for one beam change. We built tools where all your elements live in one place. Because that's how it should work.
Sonoran Concrete Beam is available now. Walls, slabs, and columns in development. Same philosophy across the whole suite: keep your designs organized so changes don't derail your day.
Or explore our free toolsBuilt for real practice
- All your elements in one place—no more file hunting
- ACI 318-19 and ACI 350 with full code references
- Update one element, regenerate reports, move on
- See why we built this
The Sonoran Concrete Design Suite
A connected suite of concrete design tools built by and for structural engineers. Access the beam module today and know exactly what is coming next.
Sonoran Concrete Beam
Available nowDesign reinforced concrete beams with ACI 318-19 and ACI 350 checks, bar optimization, and submission-ready reports.
Sonoran Concrete Wall
In developmentReinforced concrete wall design with ACI 350 requirements for durability and crack control.
Roadmap preview - join the list to influence scope.
Sonoran Concrete Slab
In developmentMat foundations, two-way slabs, and punching shear checks with rapid load envelope handling.
Roadmap preview - join the list to influence scope.
Sonoran Concrete Column
In developmentInteraction diagrams, confinement, and slenderness checks for concrete columns.
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Built by engineers, for engineers
We're structural engineers who got tired of spreadsheets and tools that don't fit how we actually work.
We work in the industry
Built by practicing structural engineers. We deal with the same deadlines, reviewers, and juggling analysis software that you do.
Work with what you have
Already using STAAD, RAM, or SAP2000? Good. We're not here to replace your analysis tools - just make the design and documentation part way less painful.
Codes others ignore
ACI 350 for water/wastewater? We got you. Tired of major vendors skipping the codes you actually need? Yeah, us too.
Small team advantage
Email us, we'll probably respond the same day. Your pain points literally go on our sprint board. No enterprise support tickets.
Reports that pass review
Calcs that show your work, reference code sections, and don't make reviewers ask 'but how did you get this number?'
Fits your workflow
Import your loads however you want. Apply your firm's standards. Export your way. We're not here to force a new process on you.
1 element or 100
Ever tried designing 10+ beams in Enercalc? Yeah, we have too—it's painful. Their tools just aren't built for it. Ours are. Bulk operations from day one.
Software that gets out of your way
Your engineering decisions should be driven by project realities, not software limitations.
As structural engineers, we're constantly balancing trade-offs:
These should drive your design approach
- Project budget and scope
- Material efficiency vs. construction simplicity
- Coordination with reviewers and contractors
- Schedule constraints
- Professional judgment and risk tolerance
These should NEVER drive your design approach
- “I can't figure out which spreadsheet to use for this”
- “I don't want to juggle 5 different files”
- “The software makes managing multiple variants too painful”
- “I'll over-simplify because the tools can't handle it”
Sometimes designing one beam size for 20 locations is the right engineering decision. Sometimes you need 10 optimized variants. Sometimes 2-3 groups is the sweet spot. That's your call to make based on the project. We just make sure the software isn't making it for you.
Design 1 element or design 100. Same workflow, same ease. Your judgment, your way.
Engineering workflows without compromise
Look, we're not trying to change how you work. You've already got an analysis tool you like. We're just here for the parts that usually end up in spreadsheets - the design checks, the code references, the calcs that reviewers actually want to see. Beams today, walls and slabs coming soon. Same rigor, less tedium.
Codes we actually reference
ACI 318-19 and ACI 350 by engineers who have to look them up anyway. Every check cites the section. Your reviewer can follow along.
Plays nice with your analysis software
We don't run analysis. That's what your STAAD/RAM/SAP2000 is for. We take those forces and handle the concrete design part. Simple.
Show your work
Remember getting points docked for not showing your work? Reviewers remember too. Our calcs are transparent. They can see how you got every number.
Actually responsive
Small team = your feedback matters. Find a bug at 2pm, we'll probably have it fixed by end of week. Try getting that from enterprise software.
Fast facts
- What we do
- Design checks & documentation
- Codes
- ACI 318-19, ACI 350
- Works with
- STAAD, RAM, SAP2000
- Team
- Working structural engineers
- Response time
- Usually same day
Bring Sonoran Structural to your next concrete project
Start a free trial of Sonoran Concrete Beam today and we will keep you in the loop as the rest of the suite ships.