Business Details
16 Years
experience
Cold-Formed Steel Framing Engineering Experts
Structural Evolution is a structural engineering firm specializing in the design of cold-formed steel framing. Founded in 2010 and based in Peachtree City, Georgia, our team of detailers and engineers prepares engineered framing drawings for all types of cold-formed steel framing structures. Contractors rely on us to produce drawings that are well-engineered, easy to read, and straightforward to construct. As an independent engineering firm, we tailor framing systems to optimize the use of preferred suppliers, clip sources, and tools while maintaining strict adherence to industry standards. Our engineers act as an extension of framing contractors' teams, resolving issues quickly and economically. Principal Structural Engineer John Lyons, a licensed professional with extensive experience in cold-formed steel design, leads our technical efforts.A former technical services department member at a leading cold-formed steel manufacturer and national board member of the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute, Lyons has authored technical notes and delivered presentations to engineering and construction professionals. We provide comprehensive engineering support during construction, including repair details and on-site observations when required. Our drawings are recognized for clarity, precise dimensioning, and distinct blue highlighting of cold-formed steel members. With licenses in multiple states, we serve commercial and industrial projects across the southeastern United States.
Services
Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Walls
Load-Bearing Walls
Cold-Formed Steel Trusses
Joists and Rafters
Structural Platforms
Interior Wall Framing
Job Site Engineering Support
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Founded in 2010 with specialized cold-formed steel expertise
- Principal engineer with 20+ years in steel framing design
- Tailored solutions for preferred supplier integration
- Clear, well-dimensioned drawings with material identification
- On-site support and problem resolution during construction
Associations and certifications
- Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI)
Services
Exterior Non-Load-Bearing Walls
Design of non-combustible exterior walls using cold-formed steel framing. Our engineered solutions include wall studs, opening framing, soffits, cornices, and canopy supports. Drawings provide precise member placement and connection details for efficient construction.
Load-Bearing Walls
Engineering for cold-formed steel load-bearing walls in single and multi-story buildings. We design wall studs, shear walls, and opening framing systems that support roof trusses, rafters, and floor systems with structural integrity.
Cold-Formed Steel Trusses
Complete truss system engineering for small projects. Our deliverables include layout drawings, member details, connection specifications, and bracing requirements to ensure proper installation and structural performance.
Joists and Rafters
Engineered cold-formed steel framing for floors and roofs with attic spaces. We provide placement plans, connection details, and bracing specifications to support structural stability and code compliance.
Structural Platforms
Design of cold-formed steel platforms for stages, seating, stairs, and ramps. Our solutions include member design, connection engineering, and bracing requirements to ensure safe, durable installations.
People
John Lyons
Principal Structural Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with 20+ years specializing in cold-formed steel design. Former CFSEI board member and technical author. Provides expert engineering leadership and client-focused solutions.
Mike Nolan
President of Certified Building Services
Residential engineering specialist handling residential projects referred by Structural Evolution. Provides complementary services for residential steel framing solutions.
Questions
What types of projects does Structural Evolution handle?
We specialize in commercial and industrial projects requiring cold-formed steel framing engineering across Georgia and surrounding states.
Do you provide residential engineering services?
No, we focus exclusively on commercial/industrial projects. Residential projects are referred to Certified Building Services.
Are your drawings code-compliant?
All designs meet current building codes and industry standards for cold-formed steel construction.
Do you offer on-site support during construction?
Yes, we provide site observations, repair details, and technical support when required by contractors or owners.
How are material quantities identified in your drawings?
Drawings include specific part identification to simplify material ordering and procurement processes.
What states are you licensed in?
We hold engineering licenses in multiple states across the southeastern United States.
