Krech Ojard & Associates, P.A. Consulting Engineers and Architects is a progressive firm providing complete architectural and engineering services to private clients, industrial, and government agencies.

Since this firm's formation in 1984, as an extension of the private practices of its two original principals, David Krech, P.E. and Richard Ojard, P.E., the firm has grown to encompass the multi-disciplinary talents of a versatile team of Engineers, Architects, and other professionals, quickly becoming one of the region's most distinguished design firms.

 Krech Ojard's main office is located in Duluth, Minnesota. Our regional offices in Wisconsin, Iowa and Pennsylvania, provide enhanced geographic coverage to serve the needs of clients across the nation. We have the capability to take on projects spanning this continent as well as others and have worked successfully with international clients.

Krech Ojard was founded on the principle of providing exceptional service, design, and specialized technical expertise. We continue to be dedicated to our mission and our clients, as we expand and
enhance our services into the future.

 Krech Ojard's Architectural Group provides full architectural design services for educational institutions, commercial buildings, renovations, improvements
and more.

By collaborating with our structural and civil engineering professionals, our clients enjoy seamless, comprehensive services.

Krech Ojard architects provide innovative, value-added solutions, tailored to the needs of each client.

Whether large or small in scope, we regard every project as our most important. It is this philosophy that has yielded a legacy of enduring relationships with many of our clients. 

Our architectural staff are abreast of cutting edge environmental and technologic advances, and as a progressive, non-commodity-focused firm, we are uniquely positioned to serve our clients in a manner that exceeds their expectations and makes the most of their resources.

At Krech Ojard, excellence is not a goal, but a standard.

 Krech Ojard's Infrastructure Group, powered by Civil Engineers, provides full range design and construction management services for municipal transportation and utility projects, as well as a variety of private commercial and industrial developments.

With a staff possessing a breadth and depth of experience in the field of civil engineering, we are positioned to offer the range of services typical of larger firms, while retaining the individual, client-oriented focus of a much smaller one.

 Our multi-disciplinary, team-based approach provides comprehensive services, addressing every aspect of a project. With an unparalleled ability to respond to the needs and concerns of our clients, our Infrastructure Group brings cost-effective, real-world solutions to the most unique and challenging projects.

From commercial and industrial sites to highway design projects and your local city streets, our clients have trusted Krech Ojard & Associates to provide creative engineering solutions since 1984.

 Krech Ojard's Marine Engineering division provides services nationwide for the design and rehabilitation of marine facilities and waterfront infrastructure. Our certified, commercially-trained divers are also licensed, practicing structural engineers with experience in salt and fresh water environments.

The marine group at Krech Ojard specializes in underwater inspections, construction QA/QC, scour assessments, marine design, and more. Experienced marine focused structural and civil engineers utilize state-of-the-art equipment and a broad base of engineering experience to diagnose problem structures, design solutions, and implement these solutions in a cost-effective manner.

  The specialized skills of our engineer/divers has proven to be instrumental in the successful completion
of many unique projects and helps us to consistently the exceed expectations of many of our repeat clients.

With our skills, expertise, commitment to client service and satisfaction, the Marine group is uniquely positioned to handle
any project with the innovation and competence to exceed your expectations.

 Krech Ojard's versatile Structural Engineering Group provides innovative and comprehensive structural design solutions for any construction project. From bridge engineering to marine structures; from transit systems to infrastructure and commercial buildings; our clients, public and private, benefit from our diverse areas of expertise.

Our approach to creating structural solutions involves bringing together skilled individuals from the multiple disciplines represented at our firm. This collaboration allows us to address all aspects of a project cohesively, streamlines the process, and enables us to be more responsive to the needs of our clients.

 The Structual Engineering Group has a strong relationship with Iron Ore mining and other resource mining. Krech Ojard was founded by industrial mining and rail experts with years of experience. Through problem solving and design on a vast project experience set while supporting these large facilities, Krech Ojard's engineers have built an experience knowledge base that adds to the success of every new project taken on.

We enjoy the challenges presented by unique projects and pride ourselves on our ability to find the most innovative and effective solutions possible, while still maintaining our cost-effective, value-focused approach to projects.

Whether the undertaking involves a bridge, bank, foundation, or a boat terminal, let Krech Ojard and Associates help span the distance between your dreams and reality.

 Krech Ojard and Associate's Rail Group provides a full range of rail engineering and operations services ranging from rail line evaluations and design to rail operations planning and logistics.

The founders of Krech Ojard formed the company after working for many years in the rail industry. Our expert solutions are derived from our employees' unique first-hand experience in the field and are provided through the skills of individuals versed in multiple engineering disciplines.

 As part of Krech Ojard's Infrastructure Group, Rail Engineering is bolstered by Professional Civil Engineers, Rail industry experts, and an expansive portfolio of project experience from Mainline Railroads and industrial facility spurs, to transshipment facilities and railroad bridges.

 Krech Ojard's Mechanical Group provides custom engineering solutions for bulk material storage facilities, rail and marine transload facilities, and heavy industry. Whether clients require design or remediation, our capable team can meet your engineering needs.

With a breadth of real-world experience in the paper, rail, and energy industries, our professionals are uniquely positioned to understand the needs and expectations of our clients. We develop realistic, effective, and functional solutions that add value and minimize costs for long-term operation.

 We work with projects involving material handling, and are pleased to coordinate with clients to design functional systems that reduce the amount of material degradation during processing, effectively saving the client money.

Krech Ojard's mechanical team has the skills, insight, and experience to make any project a success.

 Krech Ojard & Associates electrical engineering group utilizes a breadth of industry experience to deliver engineering solutions to clients throughout North America and around the globe. Our staff of engineers, designers, and technicians have the experience and capability to undertake any type of project from designing 115 kV substations to the design and programming of control systems utilizing PLC's and HMI's.

KOA can meet all of your facilities electrical needs through modeling and analysis of existing electrical infrastructure, designing and installing new equipment, or troubleshooting and repairing existing equipment.

 At Krech Ojard & Associates we solve problems and find solutions by creating a team of focused and skilled individuals from multiple disciplines represented at our firm and addressing every aspect of a project cohesively. The result is a streamlined and efficient process that allows the project team to quickly adapt to the needs of our clients.

We enjoy the challenges presented by unique projects and pride ourselves in our ability to provide innovative solutions while maintaining a cost- effective, value-focused approach to all of our projects from a minor modification of an existing design to designing an electrical distribution and control system for a new plant.