Since 1947, REDD Engineering & Construction, Inc. has been involved in the development, expansion, and modernization of industrial facilities across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in North Salt Lake, Utah, REDD provides multidisciplinary engineering and construction management services to clients in mining, refining, oil and gas, manufacturing, and energy.

While much of REDD’s work has taken place throughout Utah and the Intermountain West, its project experience extends internationally, including work in Africa, Russia, and other regions. From new greenfield developments to improvements within existing operating facilities, the company has spent nearly eight decades addressing the technical and practical challenges of industrial engineering.

Engineering Across the Facility Lifecycle

Industrial projects vary considerably in scope and complexity. A new facility may require the coordination of multiple engineering disciplines from initial planning through construction, while modifications to an existing plant must account for established infrastructure, operating conditions, and production requirements.

REDD’s experience spans both environments, with services covering feasibility studies, front-end engineering, detailed design, procurement support, construction management, and commissioning.

The company’s multidisciplinary team provides process, mechanical, piping, civil, structural, electrical, and instrumentation engineering, allowing projects to be approached with consideration for the many systems involved in industrial operations.

Practical Solutions to Complex Challenges

Working within existing industrial facilities often presents unique engineering challenges. Aging equipment, limited documentation, restricted access, and demanding shutdown schedules can complicate even seemingly straightforward modifications.

During one refinery turnaround, REDD was tasked with replacing piping that had distorted through decades of thermal cycling. Using 3D scanning, thermal expansion modeling, and detailed engineering analysis, the team developed replacement piping that connected to the existing system without requiring field modifications, helping the client complete the turnaround on schedule.

Experiences like these have shaped REDD’s emphasis on understanding existing conditions and considering how engineering decisions affect construction, maintenance, and long-term operations.

Quality and Lasting Relationships

REDD’s approach to engineering is guided by a philosophy known as Quality at the Source, emphasizing technical competency, interdisciplinary coordination, and identifying potential issues throughout the design process rather than relying solely on final reviews.

Equally important is the company’s emphasis on understanding its clients’ operations and maintaining collaborative working relationships. Some of REDD’s client relationships have continued for nearly four decades, encompassing many projects, facility improvements, and changing operational needs. FOCUS Consulting brings similar values with an emphasis on building strong client relationships. The partnership has allowed FOCUS to collaborate with REDD, aiding them with the civil engineering support needed to help keep their clients happy.

The Future

As industrial facilities continue to evolve, REDD combines its longstanding engineering experience with modern technologies, including 3D scanning and modeling, to support both new developments and existing infrastructure.

Nearly 80 years after its founding, REDD continues its work across industries and geographic regions, maintaining a focus on practical engineering, technical quality, and the relationships developed through each project.