Business Details
Expert Structural Engineering Services in Charlotte, NC
Horton Design Group is a multistate licensed structural engineering firm headquartered in Charlotte, NC, specializing in cold-formed steel design and structural engineering services. With decades of combined experience, our team delivers economical and constructible solutions for commercial, institutional, and residential projects nationwide. We offer comprehensive services including light gauge steel shop drawings, structural engineering of record, connection design, and specialty engineering for diverse sectors like healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.Our expertise spans seismic retrofitting, forensic analysis, and construction administration, supported by nationwide licensing through NCEES Record Files. We prioritize client collaboration, technical innovation, and adherence to modern building codes, ensuring projects meet rigorous standards while optimizing cost efficiency. Our engineers maintain active memberships in professional organizations like AISC and ACI, staying current with industry advancements to deliver cutting-edge solutions.
Services
Structural Engineering
Cold-Formed Steel Design
Connection Design
Shop Drawings
Seismic Retrofitting
Forensic Analysis
Construction Administration
Specialty Engineering
Steel Framing
Engineering Consulting
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of cold-formed steel engineering expertise.
- Our nationwide licensing enables rapid project deployment across states.
- We provide full-service structural engineering from concept to completion.
- Our team holds active memberships in AISC and ACI professional organizations.
- We guarantee 48-hour response times for client inquiries.
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Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services cover complete building systems analysis, from foundation design to roof framing. We specialize in steel, concrete, wood, and masonry structures, ensuring compliance with NC, GA, and IBC building codes. Our team provides geotechnical coordination, schematic design, and construction document preparation for new builds and renovations.
Cold-Formed Steel Design
We deliver optimized cold-formed metal framing solutions for commercial and residential projects. Our services include wall assembly design, track and bracing specifications, and connection detailing that meet LRFD and ASD standards. We incorporate client preferences while maintaining constructability and cost efficiency across healthcare, education, and mixed-use developments.
Connection Design
Our connection design services handle conventional and complex steel joints per AISC specifications. We produce detailed calculations, moment connection designs, and seismic-resistant details for beam-column, truss, and braced frame applications. Packages separate detailing and calculation sections for improved approval efficiency.
Shop Drawings
We create comprehensive shop drawing packages including wall stud layouts, header specifications, and installation notes. Our documents contain full calculation packages, material specifications, and field problem resolution guidance to ensure compliance with project specifications and building codes.
Construction Administration
Our construction administration includes submittal reviews, field inspections, and RFI responses. We conduct monthly payment reviews, punch list inspections, and coordinate special inspections per state building codes to protect client interests throughout project execution.
People
Everett A. Horton
Principal Structural Engineer
Registered engineer with 25+ years of experience designing steel, concrete, and cold-formed structures. Expert in hospital, school, and mid-rise residential projects. Active AISC and ACI member, maintaining multiple state licenses through NCEES Record Files.
Questions
What structural engineering services does Horton Design Group offer?
We provide cold-formed steel design, connection engineering, shop drawings, seismic retrofitting, forensic analysis, and full-cycle structural engineering services for commercial and residential projects.
Which industries does Horton Design Group specialize in?
We serve healthcare, education, mixed-use developments, hospitality, retail, and municipal sectors with tailored structural engineering solutions.
Are Horton Design Group engineers licensed nationwide?
Yes, our principals maintain NCEES Record Files enabling rapid licensure in all 50 states for project-specific requirements.
How does Horton Design Group handle project coordination?
We provide full construction administration, including submittal reviews, field visits, RFI responses, and coordination with architects and contractors.
What makes Horton Design Group different from competitors?
Our combination of cold-formed steel expertise, nationwide licensing, and 48-hour response times ensures efficient, code-compliant solutions for complex projects.
