Engineering services
Structural Engineering
Truss, cold-formed steel, and wood framing.
Structures
BBD’s structural engineers are the team of choice for many Federal and State agencies, as well as numerous municipalities, schools, and churches throughout Florida and the USA, for their new construction, renovation, and addition projects. We specialize in complying with Federal, State, and Public Facilities standards and regulations, providing innovative, context-sensitive designs that fit both urban and rural communities.
What’s included
Our structural engineering covers framing and connections from concept to sealed plans:
- Truss, cold-formed steel (CFS), and wood framing
- Framing systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings
- Engineered connections for wood-to-steel, CFS-to-heavy-steel, and combinations
- Steel decks for roof and floor applications
- Bracing, diaphragms, and complete framing plans
- New construction, renovation, additions, and inspections
- Truss & CFS framing
- Wood framing
- Engineered connections
- Steel roof & floor decks
- Bracing & diaphragms
- Sealed framing plans
Why BBD Engineering
Structural design rarely stands alone. Because we keep every engineering service under one roof, your structural work stays aligned with the civil, mechanical, and electrical design on the project, which reduces conflicts during permitting and construction. See our related civil and drafting and design services.
Licensed Professional Engineers
Every set of drawings is prepared and sealed by a licensed PE and designed to the codes that apply to your project.
One Coordinated Team
When your project crosses engineering services, the same team handles all of it, so nothing falls through the gaps.
Clear Quotes and Timelines
We scope and quote each project up front, with honest timelines and responsive communication throughout.
Licensed in the Lower 48 States
Our professional engineers are licensed in all the lower 48 states and are familiar with each state's unique rules and regulations.
Which engineer do I need?
The engineers for your project
Tick what your project involves and we will show which of our services it needs.
Guidance only. Our engineers confirm the scope with you before anything is quoted.
Frequently asked questions
Do you design in both wood and cold-formed steel?
Yes. We design light-frame wood, cold-formed steel, and hybrid systems, including the connections between wood, CFS, and heavy steel.
Can you design the connections for my framing?
Yes. We provide engineered connection designs for wood-to-steel, CFS-to-heavy-steel, and any combination, plus steel decks for roof and floor applications.
What types of clients do you work with?
We work with federal and state agencies, municipalities, schools, and churches, as well as private clients, on new construction, renovation, and additions.
Are your engineers licensed in my state?
Our professional engineers are licensed in all the lower 48 states and are familiar with each state’s unique rules and regulations.
Related engineering services
Projects that need structural engineering often also need geotechnical engineering, agricultural engineering and drafting & design. Because every engineering service sits with one team, the same engineers coordinate all of it, and you can send everything at once with an engineering services work request.
Planning a project that needs structural engineering?
Contact us to immediately receive a detailed quote and advice from our engineers.