Business Details
22 Years
experience
Professional Engineering Services for Commercial & Residential Buildings
Established in 2004 by Craig D. Smith, P.E., Criterium-Harbor Engineers has built a reputation for engineering excellence across Southern Delaware and Maryland's eastern shore. With a team of licensed Professional Engineers, we specialize in property condition assessments, construction engineering, and energy sustainability solutions for commercial and residential clients. Our expertise spans over 2,000 building evaluations, capital needs assessments, and reserve studies, delivered with a commitment to clear communication and actionable insights. Holding LEED AP certifications and Reserve Specialist designations, we combine technical proficiency with client-centric service to address complex building challenges.From diagnostics to due diligence, our engineers provide the knowledge and reliability clients need to make informed decisions about their properties. Our proven track record with real estate investors, homeowners associations, and construction professionals demonstrates our ability to deliver value-driven solutions. As entrepreneurs and industry leaders, we understand both business objectives and the human impact of building performance. Our legacy of integrity, technical competence, and continuous education ensures clients receive engineering consulting grounded in real-world experience and ethical practice.
Services
Property Condition Assessments
Capital Needs Assessments
Cost Segregation Studies
Reserve Studies
Transition Studies
Third Party Quality Assurance
Construction Draw Inspections
Energy Audits
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer licensed Professional Engineers with over 25 years of building expertise
- Our team has evaluated more than 2,000 buildings across Southern Delaware
- We provide clear communication and actionable building performance insights
- Our engineers hold LEED AP certification for sustainable design expertise
- We combine technical proficiency with practical construction experience
Associations and certifications
- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
- Community Association Institute (CAI)
Services
Property Condition Assessments
Our Property Condition Assessments provide comprehensive evaluations of building systems exceeding ASTM 2018 standards. We identify repair needs and maintenance requirements through technical analysis of structural, mechanical, and envelope components. Clients receive plain-language reports with prioritized recommendations to support real estate transactions and investment decisions.
Reserve Studies
Criterium-Harbor's Reserve Studies deliver detailed financial roadmaps for homeowner associations. Our engineers analyze building components to project 20-year maintenance costs, helping communities establish funding plans for major repairs and replacements while maintaining property value.
Construction Draw Inspections
We conduct construction document reviews to verify technical accuracy and compliance with building codes. Our engineers assess completeness of architectural plans, identifying potential conflicts before construction begins to prevent costly field changes and schedule delays.
Energy Audits
Our energy audits identify conservation opportunities to reduce operating costs. Through detailed analysis of building systems, we recommend efficiency upgrades that lower energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort and building performance standards.
Third Party Quality Assurance
Our field inspectors provide independent quality assurance for construction projects. We monitor critical systems including weather barriers, fire-rated assemblies, and mechanical installations, ensuring proper execution of construction documents through real-time feedback and documentation.
People
Craig D. Smith
Owner/Professional Engineer
Craig D. Smith, P.E., founded Criterium-Harbor Engineers in 2004 with 25+ years of building design and construction experience. A LEED AP certified engineer from Pennsylvania State University, he oversees all technical operations and client engagements.
Questions
What commercial building services do you offer?
We provide property condition assessments, capital needs planning, cost segregation studies, and construction engineering services for commercial real estate clients.
Do you serve homeowner associations?
Yes, we specialize in reserve studies and transition studies to help homeowner associations manage property maintenance and financial planning.
What geographic areas do you cover?
Our primary service area includes Southern Delaware and Maryland's eastern shore, including Annapolis and the Eastern Shore region.
What makes your firm different?
We combine technical expertise with clear communication, delivering actionable insights from licensed engineers who understand both building systems and client needs.
Do you perform energy efficiency assessments?
Our energy audits identify specific conservation measures to reduce building operating costs while maintaining performance standards.
