STRUCTURAL WOOD ENGINEERING

EXPERTS IN LOW-RISE WOOD AND CONCRETE/WOOD PODIUMS

As of 2025, Wolfman officially joins Kline Engineering & Consulting as a new division, bringing over four decades of wood structural engineering leadership to the firm.

This strategic acquisition doesn’t just grow KLINE’s team; it significantly enhances our technical depth in wood-frame systems, structural podium design, and multi-market project delivery across the East Coast.

A Legacy of Structural Excellence Meets the Future of Innovation

With the acquisition of Wolfman & Associates, now Wolfman, KLINE gains more than just additional bandwidth; we gain a storied legacy of structural excellence, deep-rooted relationships across the mid-Atlantic region, and a specialized portfolio in wood-frame construction and podium design that’s second to none.

Previously led by Ronald F. Wolfman, P.E., a respected industry veteran with over 45 years of experience and former SEA/CASE President, this division brings proven expertise in structural systems for podiums, schools, apartments, affordable housing, senior living, churches, community centers, and public institutions.

The Wolfman team has been at the forefront of wood, steel, and concrete structural design, contributing to thousands of projects across the Mid-Atlantic. Their specialization in mid-rise wood-frame construction—including hybrid systems with concrete podiums and Hambro decking—has made them a go-to engineering partner for developers, architects, and public institutions.

Now, as the Wolfman Division of KLINE, this expertise becomes part of our firmwide offering, expanding not just our capacity but also our wood design know-how and cost-efficient framing strategy.

Cross-Sector Experience Across the East Coast:

Wolfman has provided structural engineering services for a wide range of industries, including:

Public K–12 Schools and Higher Education
Senior Living and Affordable Housing
Multifamily and Mixed-Use Developments
Religious Institutions and Churches
Community and Recreation Centers
Healthcare and Nursing Facilities
Retail and Commercial Complexes

By joining forces, KLINE has expanded its capabilities to:

Deep Expertise in Wood Construction
3–5 story wood-framed buildings, with or without concrete podiums, including “Texas Donut” configurations
Structural Design for Large-Scale Public Projects
Over 8,000 projects completed—including high schools, recreation centers, senior and affordable housing, and multifamily residential
Longstanding Government and Developer Relationships
Trusted by public school systems and planning departments in Arlington, Fairfax, Montgomery, Frederick, Loudoun, Stafford, Baltimore County, and more
Hybrid Structural Systems Proficiency
Hambro systems, metal stud bearing walls, steel framing, and concrete podiums, all coordinated for value-engineered performance
Award-Winning Detail and Preservation Work
Recognized by AIA Baltimore, PMA Masonry, and Baltimore Heritage for structural excellence and adaptive reuse projects

With an extensive portfolio of both new construction and renovation, the Wolfman Division also specializes in:

Structural evaluations of existing buildings
Renovations and adaptive reuse
Forensic investigations and assessments
Value-engineered design for budget-driven developments

Leadership & Team Expansion:

As part of the Wolfman acquisition, we are also excited to welcome Malcolm Colombo to the KLINE team. A versatile senior engineer with nearly a decade of experience.

Malcolm brings a strong portfolio in podium and wood-frame design and continues the tradition of client-focused, quality-driven delivery.