Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Foundation Design Partner
Founded in 1993 by Bill Graham and Rob Martin, our firm combines decades of engineering and architectural expertise to deliver precision foundation design solutions. With Bill's Texas A&M engineering background and Rob's architectural training, we've built a reputation for excellence through hands-on oversight and technical rigor. Every design undergoes direct review by Bill Graham himself, ensuring compliance with legal standards and optimal structural integrity.Our client-centric approach has earned us partnerships with major North Texas homebuilders, supported by our central location in Grand Prairie's industrial corridor. We maintain active membership in the Post Tensioning Institute to stay at the forefront of industry standards while offering comprehensive services including pre-pour inspections and soil analysis integration. Our commitment to quality control remains unwavering through every project phase.
Services
Residential Foundation Design
Commercial Slab Design
Post-Tension Design
Pier and Beam Design
Pre-Pour Inspections
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- Founders with combined 50+ years of engineering/architectural experience
- Direct engineering oversight from principal Bill Graham on all projects
- Specialized foundation design expertise for diverse structural applications
- Established partnerships with leading North Texas homebuilders
- Mandatory soil analysis integration ensures site-specific design accuracy
Associations and certifications
- Post Tensioning Institute
Services
Residential Foundation Design
We create customized foundation solutions for single-family homes using post-tension and traditional steel reinforcement methods. Our designs incorporate soil analysis data to ensure structural stability while meeting local building codes. Each plan receives direct engineering review to guarantee precision and safety standards.
Commercial Slab Design
Our commercial slab-on-grade designs serve retail centers, office buildings, and industrial facilities. We optimize concrete thickness and reinforcement patterns based on structural loads and environmental factors. The engineering team ensures compliance with commercial building regulations and accessibility requirements.
Post-Tension Design
We specialize in post-tension slab systems that reduce cracking and increase structural durability. Our designs incorporate high-strength steel tendons tensioned after concrete curing. This method provides cost-effective solutions for expansive foundations while maintaining dimensional stability.
Pier and Beam Design
Our pier-and-beam foundation systems provide elevated support for homes in expansive soil conditions. We calculate pier spacing and beam sizing based on structural loads and soil bearing capacity. This method allows for crawl space access while preventing foundation movement.
Pre-Pour Inspections
We conduct comprehensive pre-pour inspections to verify reinforcement placement, formwork alignment, and plumbing penetrations. Our engineers check for code compliance before concrete placement. This quality control step prevents costly modifications after pouring.
People
Bill Graham
Principal Engineer
Licensed professional engineer with Texas A&M degree overseeing all design reviews. Maintains direct quality control through personal plan stamping and technical supervision of engineering staff.
Rob Martin
Architectural Consultant
Architectural expert providing design coordination for foundation systems. Combines structural requirements with building design parameters to optimize foundation solutions for residential and commercial applications.
Questions
What types of foundation designs do you offer?
We specialize in residential post-tension slabs, steel-reinforced concrete foundations, pier-and-beam systems, and commercial slab-on-grade designs for various structural applications.
Do you require soil analysis reports for designs?
Yes, we mandate soil analysis reports with every design request to ensure proper foundation engineering based on site-specific geotechnical conditions.
Are your engineers directly involved in project development?
Principal engineer Bill Graham personally reviews and stamps all designs, maintaining direct oversight through our quality control processes.
What commercial services do you provide?
We offer slab-on-grade foundation designs for commercial buildings, including retail centers, office complexes, and industrial facilities across North Texas.
Do you offer inspection services?
Yes, we provide pre-pour inspection services to verify proper reinforcement placement and formwork preparation before concrete placement.
How are design revisions handled?
Our team maintains open communication channels for revisions, incorporating client feedback while ensuring structural integrity and code compliance.
