Apex Engineers, Inc.

Your Engineering Partner in Projects Large and Small

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About the firm

Apex Engineers, Inc. is a structural engineering practice that delivers buildable, logical, and efficient structural designs for residential and commercial construction projects. Founded in 2003, it has completed over 50,500 projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and forensic sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with offices in Denver, Colorado and Lawrence, Kansas, and satellite locations across multiple states, it holds professional engineering licenses in all 50 states.

Established
2003
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering · Materials Testing

People

Bryce D. CradyPrincipal and CEO

Michael D. BruninPrincipal

Clayton J. HessPrincipal

Theron M. BartonPrincipal

Jared M. LambrechtPrincipal

Jason S. GibsonAssociate Principal

Logan K. ChamberlinAssociate Principal

Matthew L. UmbergerAssociate Principal

Capabilities

Structural Design

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Delivering logical and efficient structural designs for new constructions, renovations, and complex retrofits across commercial and residential sectors.

  • Commercial Structural Design

    Comprehensive structural design for new construction, renovations, and retrofits, including cold-formed steel and wind/seismic analysis.

  • Residential Structural Design

    Custom structural engineering for new homes, additions, remodels, decks, and screened porches.

  • Truss and Shop Drawing Review

    Professional analysis of wood timber trusses, I-joists, floor trusses, and roof trusses.

  • Retaining Wall Engineering

    Design of concrete, limestone, and modular block retaining walls.

  • Solar Panel and Roof Loading Analysis

    Structural evaluations of existing roof structures for increased loads from solar panels or tile roofs.

Inspection Services

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Conducting thorough on-site, in-person observations to verify compliance with safety standards, build specifications, and regional codes.

  • Third-Party Residential Inspections

    On-site evaluations covering foundation footings, drilled piers, framing, rough-ins, and garage or basement slabs.

  • Commercial Special Inspections

    Specialized testing of soils, structural fill, concrete placement, steel framing welding, CMU masonry, and fireproofing.

  • Foundation Repair Inspections

    Engineering observations for drill-and-epoxy fixes and residential structural stabilization.

Forensic Engineering and Expert Witness Services

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Evaluating complex structural failures, assessing building safety, and providing objective professional engineering testimony.

  • Structural Condition Assessments

    Evaluations of existing buildings for real estate transactions, code compliance, change in use, or aging infrastructure.

  • Damage and Failure Assessments

    Forensic investigations of structures impacted by vehicular collision, fire, wind, storm, or water decay.

  • Building Envelope Investigations

    Assessments of moisture infiltration, air leakage, and thermal performance issues.

  • Expert Witness Testimony

    Objective and clear engineering testimony for depositions, courtroom proceedings, and mediations.

  • Historic Restoration and Adaptive Reuse

    Engineering assessments and structural design for historic preservation and building rehabilitation.

Industries

Commercial · Retail · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Mixed-Use · Hospitality · Historic Preservation · Education · Religious · Healthcare · Industrial · Insurance · Legal

Projects

Multi-Sector Structural Engineering Portfolio

Project details

Over 50,500 completed projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and forensic engineering sectors nationwide.