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Curtain Wall Design and Consulting, Inc.

A World Leader in Building Envelope Services

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About the firm

Curtainwall Design Consulting, Inc. (CDC) is an independent building envelope engineering and consulting practice founded in 1973 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Operating as an organization with more than 100 design professionals, it provides design, engineering, consulting, site observation, testing, and forensic evaluation services for complex building cladding systems. The practice operates from 22 offices located across the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Australia, and the Philippines, serving architects, developers, contractors, subcontractors, and manufacturers worldwide. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Intertech Design, Inc. (founded 1996), provides traditional structural engineering services with expertise in parking structures, precast concrete, civil structures, and commercial building structures from offices in Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas.

Established
1973
Team
Midsize
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

Rodney HarveyPrincipal

Marty ScarboroughPrincipal

Ian VenegasPrincipal

Vicente MontesPrincipal

Bryan McElrathPrincipal

Raul EspinosaPrincipal

Billy JonesPrincipal

Peter HutleyPrincipal

Bryan HeakeVice President

Judd StoreyVice President

Romel NavalVice President

Capabilities

Design Services

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Develops workable details and performance specifications for a wide range of cladding systems to meet project technical requirements.

  • Curtain Wall and Window Wall Systems
  • Glazed Aluminum and Glass Systems
  • Stone Veneer Cladding Systems
  • Architectural Precast Concrete
  • Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS)
  • Brick and Masonry Veneer
  • Siding and Metal Panel Systems
  • All-Glass Wall and Skylight Systems
  • Aluminum Panels and GFRC Systems
  • Roofing and Waterproofing Systems
  • Complex Cable Net and Point-Supported Walls
  • Free-Standing Sculptures

Engineering Services

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Provides structural calculations and detail analysis for building cladding systems, drawing on experience dating back to 1973 to resolve technical issues before construction begins.

  • Performance-Based Detail Development
  • Structural and Thermal Calculations
  • Detail Analysis and Peer Review
  • Technical Quality Assurance

Consulting Services

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Focuses on critical performance issues related to the total building envelope, balancing cost with performance while proactively avoiding system failures.

  • Cost and Performance Optimization
  • System Failure Prevention
  • Building Envelope Technical Support

Site Observation Services

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Conducts reviews during the construction phase to verify that building envelope systems are installed in accordance with quality standards and project specifications.

  • Field Installation Monitoring
  • Field Construction Reporting
  • Site Quality Assurance

Forensic Evaluation

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Assesses the condition and performance of existing building facades, roofing, and waterproofing systems through physical testing and structural analysis.

  • Building Facade Forensic Analysis
  • Roofing and Waterproofing Testing
  • Facade Access Assessments

Industries

Commercial · Healthcare · Education · Government · Parking · Research Facilities · Hospitality · Mixed-Use

Projects

Curtain Wall Design and Consulting, Inc. - Engineering Firms