About JAMA

John A. Martin & Associates, Inc. (JAMA) is a unique structural engineering firm founded in 1953 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California with 12 affiliate offices located throughout the United States and China. Our firm provides structural engineering services worldwide and is one of the largest privately-owned structural engineering firms in the United States with a staff of over 100 in Los Angeles and over 360 including our affiliate offices. Our staff includes experienced structural engineers licensed in all 50 states as well as Puerto Rico and Guam.

At JAMA, all projects are managed by highly qualified and experienced professionals. Our licensed professionals provide a high degree of expertise and "hands on" service during all phases of design and construction. Our design staff is supported by an internationally recognized research and development team as well as engineers experienced in construction to provide cost-efficient and practical solutions for any type of building, no matter how complex or simple.

JAMA is committed to LEED / energy efficient and environmentally sensitive designs and construction methods. Our design team is encouraged to find innovative ways to protect the environment while saving energy, maintenance and construction costs during the design of sites, roadways and structures. JAMA uses the following methodology when evaluating the efficiency of our designs; utilizing structures, reducing material use, selecting low-impact, resource efficient, recycled materials, and maximizing design for durability and adaptability.