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How We Serve
Structural
Childress Engineering provides comprehensive structural engineering services, from designing new commercial, retail, industrial, institutional, and residential buildings to restoring existing ones. We specialize in steel, concrete (including specialty systems), and wood structures, as well as retaining walls, inspections, failure analysis, and building code interpretation.
Core Structural Engineering Services
- Structural Design & Analysis
- Seismic & Wind Load AnalysisÂ
- Foundation Design & EvaluationÂ
- Retrofitting & Rehabilitation
- Value Engineering
Building Types & Markets Served
- Commercial & Residential StructuresÂ
- Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
- Healthcare & Institutional Buildings
- Specialty Structures
Specialized Structural Services
- Forensic Engineering & Structural Assessments
- Peer Reviews & Code Compliance Consulting
- Temporary & Construction Engineering
- Prefabrication & Modular Engineering
Curtainwall
Childress Engineering provides comprehensive curtainwall services, specializing in the design and analysis of aluminum and steel framing, stone and metal panels, glass and aluminum curtainwalls, storefronts, and skylights. We offer value engineering, drafting, blast and hurricane impact analysis, renovation consulting, expert witness services, and structural reviews.
Curtainwall Engineering Services
- System Design & Structural Analysis
- Wind Load & Thermal Analysis
- Seismic, Hurricane & Blast-Resistant DesignÂ
- Facade Consulting & Value Engineering
- Anchor & Connection Design
Drafting & Modeling Services
- Shop Drawings & Fabrication Details
- 3D BIM Modeling (REVIT & Inventor)
- ACAD Drafting ServicesÂ
- Panel & Unitized System Coordination
- Glass, Metal, & Cladding System Details
Project Support & Consulting
- Design-Assist & Pre-Construction Consulting
- Field Coordination & Installation Support
- Code Compliance & Performance Testing
- Custom System DevelopmentÂ
- Restoration & Retrofit Solutions
Consulting
Childress Engineering provides consulting for system design, analysis, and inspections on new and existing buildings, including emergency response for structural failures. We offer services from design and code interpretation to forensic analysis and structural evaluations.
Forensic Engineering & Investigations: Existing Construction
- Structural Failure Analysis
- Building Envelope Failure Investigations
- Post-Disaster Damage Assessments
- Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services
- Condition Assessments & Life Cycle Evaluations
Building Envelope Consulting Services: New Construction
- Curtainwall & Facade Engineering
- Façade Consulting
- Water Infiltration & Air Leakage Analysis
- Code Compliance
- Thermal & Energy Efficiency Evaluations Â
- Roofing & Waterproofing ConsultingÂ
- Facade Restoration & Retrofitting
- Field air and water testing
- Observations of laboratory water testing
- High Voltage systems
Project Support & Consulting
- Peer review of Construction Documents
- Submittal Reviews
- Site Visits
- In-Situ Field Testing
Residential
Childress Engineering offers comprehensive design, engineering, and consulting for residential projects. We specialize in foundations, framing, specialty concrete, and retaining walls, providing drafting services, on-site quality control inspections, and building code interpretation.
Structural Engineering for Residential & Low-Rise Buildings:
- Wood Framing Design & Analysis
- Concrete Foundation Design
- Load-Bearing Wall & Shear Wall Design
- Seismic & Wind Load Evaluations
- Custom Home & Renovation Engineering
Retaining Wall & Site Structure Engineering:
- Gravity & Cantilever Retaining Walls
- Reinforced Concrete & Masonry Walls
- Hillside & Slope Stability Analysis
- Drainage & Waterproofing Solutions
Consulting & Forensic Engineering Services:
- Structural Assessments & Inspections
- Failure Investigations & Damage Assessments
- Code Compliance & Permit Support
- Value Engineering & Optimization
Architectural
Childress Engineering delivers architectural engineering and design for residential, low-rise, and high-rise commercial projects. We provide innovative design, construction documents, field investigation, multimedia and presentation services, and code interpretation. We also handle permits, quality assurance, and energy compliance.
Architectural Design & Renovation Services:
- New Building Design
- Building Renovations & Adaptive Reuse
- Historic Preservation & Restoration
- Space Planning & Interior Redesign
Post-Disaster & Defect-Related Renovation Services:
- Structural & Envelope Rehabilitation
- Seismic & Storm Damage Assessments
- Fire & Water Damage Restoration
- Code Compliance & Accessibility Upgrades
Consulting & Project Support:
- Forensic Architecture & Defect Investigations
- Construction Documentation & Permit Support
- Sustainability & Energy Efficiency Retrofits
- Project Management & Owner Representation
Disaster Response
Childress Engineering delivers rapid structural assessments, damage evaluations, and stabilization strategies to ensure safety and enable recovery efforts to begin as quickly as possible. Our engineers work hand-in-hand with property owners, contractors, and emergency management teams to design practical, code-compliant solutions that restore functionality and resilience to affected buildings.
Emergency Response Services:
- Rapid mobilization to disaster sites for on-site evaluations
- Structural safety inspections and damage classification
- Coordination with emergency management and recovery teams
- Temporary shoring, stabilization, and collapse prevention strategies
- Safety clearance assessments for occupancy or restricted access
Remediation & Recovery:
- Development of remediation and rehabilitation plans
- Engineering solutions for partial or full structural repair
- Review and verification of contractor remediation methods
- Code-compliant rebuilding and retrofit recommendations
- Collaboration with restoration specialists and insurance adjusters
Forensic Evaluation & Documentation:
- Detailed failure analysis and damage causation studies
- Collection of structural data, photos, and technical documentation
- Engineering reports suitable for insurance and legal proceedings
- Long-term recommendations for structural resilience and mitigation
Expert Witness
Childress Engineering provides trusted engineering expertise in support of legal disputes, insurance claims, and construction-related litigation. Our team delivers clear, defensible technical insight backed by decades of field experience and forensic investigation.
Forensic Investigation & Failure Analysis:
- Comprehensive evaluation of structural failures, defects, and performance issues
- On-site inspections and documentation of damage or nonconforming work
- Causation studies to determine origin and progression of structural issues
- Assessment of design, materials, and construction practices
- Preparation of technical findings, calculations, and visual evidence
Expert Witness Services:
- Engineering testimony for mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings
- Independent technical opinions and case evaluations
- Expert reporting in support of insurance claims, construction disputes, and code compliance cases
- Coordination with legal teams to clarify complex engineering topics
- Presentation of findings in clear, objective, and defensible formats
Construction Defects & Disputes:
- Investigation and documentation of design or workmanship deficiencies
- Evaluation of construction methods, materials, and adherence to plans and codes
- Support for claims involving delays, cost overruns, and quality concerns
- Technical consultation for resolution between owners, contractors, and insurers
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