AEC-West Consultants, Inc.

Advancing Public Safety and Efficiency within the Built Environment

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About the firm

In January 2018, C-West Code Consultants and Horne Engineering Solutions merged operations to form AEC-West Consultants. Combining deep expertise in municipal plan reviews and structural engineering, the practice provides architectural and engineering design, building code plan reviews, forensic consulting, and specialized inspection services across the western United States.

Established
2018
Firm type
Architecture & Engineering · Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

Credentials

ICC Plans Examiner · ICC Building Inspector · ICC Special Inspector

People

James HorneStructural Engineer

Capabilities

Architectural and Engineering Design

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Professional design and engineering solutions tailored to commercial, industrial, and residential structural requirements.

  • Architectural Design

    Custom planning and design services for new commercial builds, renovations, and residential structures.

  • Structural Engineering

    Analysis, failure investigations, and specialty design engineering utilizing cold-formed steel and advanced material concepts.

Code Consulting and Plan Review

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Comprehensive building code compliance, third-party reviews, and optimization services for complex projects.

  • Building Code Plan Review

    Full architectural and engineering reviews performed by licensed professionals for municipalities and state agencies.

  • Peer Review and Value Engineering

    Independent structural and architectural reviews focusing on design coordination, construction sequencing, and cost optimization.

  • State Buildings Programs

    Authorized inspections and code review services for facilities owned by the State of Colorado.

Inspections and Consulting

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Field evaluations, forensic investigations, and specialized services to ensure safety and structural integrity.

  • Special Inspections

    Certified construction evaluations, including specialized steel testing, to verify compliance with safety standards.

  • Forensic Consulting and Expert Witness

    Investigation of structural failures, roof assessments, and professional testimony for legal and insurance evaluations.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Manufacturing · Multifamily Residential · Residential · Education · Healthcare · Hospitality · Government

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