Shigemura, Lau, Sakanashi, Higuchi and Associates, Inc. (SLSH) is Now Coffman Engineers
Nov 1, 2022
SLSH and Coffman Engineers Leadership
L to R: Howard Lau, Wayne Higuchi, Dave Ruff, Jami Hirota, John Thielst, and Craig Sakanashi
Multidiscipline consulting engineering firm Coffman Engineers, Inc. (Coffman) announced today it has finalized an asset purchase agreement with structural engineering firm Shigemura, Lau, Sakanashi, Higuchi and Associates, Inc. (SLSH). Coffman welcomes SLSH's four owners and all six staff members to the company. Representatives from both firms finalized the agreement in a signing ceremony on Oct. 31.
The decision to join Coffman is part of SLSH's ownership transition plan to provide continued support to its staff and established clients while the ownership plans for retirement. SLSH owners Howard Lau, PE, Craig Sakanashi, PE, Wayne Higuchi, PE, and Beverly Ishii-Nakayama, PE, join Coffman as principal advisors. In addition, all six employees become Coffman employees and move a short distance into Coffman's Honolulu office. The addition of SLSH expands Coffman's Honolulu structural group from three to 13.
"We were selective and committed to finding the right firm to partner with that would benefit our clients and staff. We were motivated by Coffman's drive for the same level of client care and attention to detail that our clients have become accustomed to. Our work and values are also complementary. We look forward to bringing our teams together to start a new chapter and to serve our clients with increased resources," said Howard Lau, PE, Shigemura, Lau, Sakanashi, Higuchi and Associates' President.
SLSH has provided consulting structural engineering services to private and public clients throughout the Pacific Region for more than 52 years. SLSH's experience strengthens Coffman's structural engineering capabilities and complements the company's other engineering disciplines.
SLSH and Coffman have an ongoing working relationship and share many of the same clients. The two companies' markets and clients align, particularly in military/DoD, healthcare, housing, and education.
"We are honored and humbled that SLSH has chosen Coffman as part of their leadership transition. We have a lot to learn from their 52 years of doing business in Hawaii. We welcome them to our office 'ohana and are prepared to continue the level of service they have established with their clients," said John Thielst, Coffman's Senior Vice President, Managing Principal, Pacific Region.
SLSH, as Coffman Engineers, will continue to support clients and honor its project commitments with the same staff and quality.
For more information, visit the announcement page at https://www.coffman.com/news/SLSH-joins-coffman-engineers/.
About Shigemura, Lau, Sakanashi, Higuchi and Associates, Inc.
SLSH is a Hawaii-based full-service consulting structural engineering firm providing services to clients in both the private and public sectors. The firm was started in 1970 by Stanley Shigemura and has provided engineering services for the past 52+ years for various types of projects utilizing all available construction materials. SLSH specializes in designs for corrosive marine and tropical environments and utilizes the latest computer software to solve complex structural engineering challenges.
About Coffman Engineers, Inc.
Coffman Engineers is a multidiscipline engineering consulting firm that integrates many disciplines, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and other specialties to offer clients local, high-touch services. Coffman has 685 employees in 20 offices across the U.S. committed to building a better world. Coffman's Pacific Region has 68 employees and includes offices in Honolulu and Guam. The company's multidiscipline services support clients and projects throughout the Pacific and Asia.
Visit coffman.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
For more information, contact Beth Shimogawa at 808-687-8884 or [email protected].
Contact Information:
John Thielst
Senior Vice President, Managing Principal, Pacific Region
[email protected]
808-687-8884
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