Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Structural Engineering Solutions
Cailor & Associates has dedicated over 25 years to delivering structural engineering solutions that prioritize client needs while upholding the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical leadership. Founded in 1997, our firm combines technical expertise with a commitment to providing prompt, attentive, and economical services tailored to each project's unique challenges. With a professional engineering license in Georgia and project experience spanning 28 U.S. states and international locations like China, we bring a wealth of knowledge to every engagement. Our founder, Randy Cailor, has designed over 35 million square feet of structures across 320 projects throughout his 30-year career, including 15 million square feet of work through Cailor & Associates. We specialize in structural engineering, architectural engineering, forensic analysis, and construction consulting, with particular expertise in post-tensioned concrete systems developed over two decades.Our team's hands-on experience extends from preliminary design through construction troubleshooting, ensuring comprehensive support for clients from concept to completion. We maintain a client-centric approach, integrating seamlessly with architects, contractors, and stakeholders to optimize project outcomes. Our work includes diverse sectors such as hospitality, commercial, institutional, and residential developments, with notable projects like the 25-story residential tower in Charlotte and tornado damage assessment in Pennsylvania. We measure success not just by technical excellence but by our ability to maintain long-term client relationships built on trust and reliability. Our family-owned business model, with Cathy Cailor serving as Vice President and Treasurer, ensures that our core values remain central to every decision we make.
Services
Structural Engineering
Architectural Engineering
Specialty Engineering
Construction Engineering
Forensic Engineering
Value Engineering
Mission Engineering
Post-Tension Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of structural engineering experience
- Our team has designed 35 million+ square feet of structures
- We maintain ethical leadership standards in all projects
- We provide solutions across 28 U.S. states and China
- Our founder specializes in post-tensioned concrete systems
Services
Structural Engineering
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services for gravity and lateral load systems including reinforced concrete, masonry, timber, and structural steel. Our expertise covers complete building systems analysis and design for commercial and residential developments. With extensive experience in complex structural challenges, we deliver solutions that balance technical requirements with cost-effectiveness while maintaining safety and code compliance.
Forensic Engineering
Our forensic engineering services include assessment of existing structures, failure analysis from weather events, and structural evaluations for repairs. We've conducted independent design reviews for high-rise buildings and investigated tornado damage with detailed reporting. Our team provides expert analysis for retrofitting and rehabilitation projects across various building types and conditions.
Post-Tension Engineering
Specializing in post-tensioned concrete design for over 20 years, we handle projects involving monostrand and multistrand systems, transfer floors, and complex geometries. Our experience includes both horizontal and vertical applications with expertise in solving challenging structural requirements while maintaining economic efficiency through optimized concrete solutions.
Architectural Engineering
We offer architectural engineering services focusing on structural system integration with building aesthetics. This includes preliminary layout planning, cladding system design, and coordination between architects and engineers. Our work ensures seamless integration of structural requirements with architectural vision while maintaining technical feasibility and constructability.
Construction Engineering
Our construction engineering services cover troubleshooting, alternative materials evaluation, and construction sequencing planning. We provide peer review of structural systems and support during construction phases to address field challenges while maintaining design integrity and safety standards throughout the building process.
People
Randall F Cailor
President & Secretary
Licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia with 30 years of experience designing over 35 million square feet of structures. Graduated from Cornell University with a Masters of Engineering and founded Cailor & Associates in 1997.
Cathy Cailor
Vice President & Treasurer
Business partner with 17 years of experience managing company finances and operations. Holds teaching degree from Cornell University and has been integral to the company's administrative structure since its founding in 1997.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive structural engineering services including reinforced concrete, masonry, timber, and structural steel design for gravity and lateral loads.
How experienced is your engineering team?
Our founder has 30 years of experience designing over 35 million square feet of structures across 28 U.S. states and international locations.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We serve 28 U.S. states with project experience extending to international locations including China and Costa Rica.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine technical expertise with ethical leadership, maintaining family values while delivering innovative engineering solutions for complex structural challenges.
Do you handle forensic engineering investigations?
Yes, we conduct structural assessments, failure analysis from weather events, and provide expert evaluations for repairs and rehabilitation projects.
