All firms

J.R. Harris & Company

Innovative structural solutions rooted in expertise and experience.

Website

About the firm

J.R. Harris & Company is a full-service consulting structural engineering practice founded in 1984 by James Robert Harris, P.E., S.E., Ph.D., NAE. Based in Denver, Colorado, its expertise spans structural design, investigation, research and development, and specialized services. It addresses a wide range of structural challenges, from new construction and adaptive reuse to forensic analysis and advanced structural research.

Established
1984
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

James Robert HarrisFounder & Principal

Ben CookPrincipal

Holly JanowiczPrincipal

Kenneth W. CobbSr. Project Manager

Jennifer S. DavisProject Manager

Isaac W. SimmonsProject Manager

Brian S. WilsonProject Engineer

Capabilities

Structural Design

Service website

Delivering innovative and economical structural engineering designs for diverse construction types, prioritizing structural efficiency and lifecycle economy.

  • New Construction Design

    Designing structural systems for new commercial, residential, aviation, and educational facilities.

  • Existing Structure Restoration

    Restoring, renovating, and repairing existing structural systems to extend their operational lifespan.

  • Non-Building Design

    Providing structural engineering solutions for non-building structures, civil infrastructure, and industrial installations.

Structural Investigation

Service website

Investigating structural performance and behavior beyond standard code compliance, providing clarity on complex structural systems.

  • Condition Assessments

    Evaluating the physical and structural condition of buildings and utilities to determine integrity.

  • Failure Analysis

    Investigating structural damage and failures to identify primary causes and design remedies.

  • Expert Witness Services

    Offering specialized forensic evaluations and expert testimony regarding structural behavior.

Research and Development

Service website

Advancing structural engineering practices through technical research, system design, and building code development.

  • Seismic System Development

    Researching structural systems, including the development of alternative seismic force-resisting systems.

  • Code Improvements

    Developing and refining building codes and standards to improve design safety and performance.

  • Load Studies

    Conducting engineering studies to evaluate structural loads and performance criteria.

Specialized Engineering Services

Service website

Providing niche technical expertise for construction phases, dynamic vibration testing, and precise capacity evaluations.

  • Construction Engineering

    Providing contractor support services, including temporary bracing design and structural shoring.

  • Vibration Testing and Analysis

    Measuring and mitigating structural vibrations in sensitive and industrial environments.

  • Load Testing

    Performing physical load tests to verify structural load capacity and safe performance.

Industries

Commercial · Aviation · Government · Utilities · Multifamily Residential · Education · Religious · Water Supply · Industrial

Projects