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A leading full-service engineering firm renowned for our trusted, high quality, and innovative approach to solving complex challenges.

Skylight Engineering

Skylights play a critical role in modern building design, bringing natural light into interior spaces while requiring precise structural and glazing performance. From architectural features to walkable systems, skylights must be engineered to meet safety, durability, and long-term performance demands.

KCI, formerly McLaren Engineering Group, provides comprehensive skylight design, engineering, and inspection services for both walkable and non-walkable systems, supporting projects from concept through analysis, detailing, condition assessment, and maintenance planning.

Featured Project
Rendering of Glass Skylights at Post Houston

Design, analysis, and structural engineering for 40 walkable and decorative circular skylights, including glazing systems and connections to the structural steel.

Skylight Engineering for Glass + Structural Systems

Our team provides engineering for skylight systems of all types, including structural glass, glazing systems, and their integration with primary building structures. We evaluate load paths, support conditions, and material performance to ensure safe, code-compliant designs.

Skylight Inspections + Condition Assessments

In addition to design services, we provide skylight inspections and condition assessments to evaluate structural performance, glazing condition, waterproofing integrity, and maintenance needs. These services help owners identify deficiencies, prioritize repairs, and extend system lifespan. 

For hard to reach places we are able to conduct rope access inspections, with SPRAT-certified engineer-climbers.

Facade + Glazing Integration

As part of our facade and building envelope expertise, we design skylight systems that integrate seamlessly with surrounding structures. Our engineers consider thermal performance, waterproofing, and constructability to support long-term reliability.

Rain Forest Exhibit Skylight and Facade Consulting

The glass rooftop pyramid skylight is being renovated with a complete glass and glazing replacement. The work includes structural analysis and inspection of the existing sloped glazing, truss system, and framing, identification of minor mullion damage, and development of a repair strategy that allows the new glazing system to be supported by the existing aluminum mullion framing with targeted remedial repairs. Installation was planned from the exterior to minimize disruption to the interior habitat and avoid complex interior scaffolding.

Skylight Experience

Our project experience includes complex skylight systems across transportation hubs, commercial developments, and public spaces. From long-span glass roofs to walkable skylight installations, we deliver solutions that balance performance, safety, and architectural intent.

Docklands Light Railway Station Skylight

Docklands Light Railway Station Elliptical Glass Roof - London, England

Designed the long-span, aluminum-supported skylights and provided ongoing condition inspections and maintenance planning.

We’re excited to share that McLaren Engineering Group is now part of KCI Technologies Inc., a 100% employee-owned firm offering engineering and consulting across all markets, and construction for communications and environmental projects.

Our commitment to excellence continues with the added strength of KCI’s full range of engineering and consulting services.

Visit KCI’s website to learn more.