Joseph B. Callaghan, Inc.

Your Structure. Our Solution.

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About the firm

Joseph B. Callaghan, Inc. is a structural engineering practice based in Philadelphia committed to delivering intelligent solutions for buildings and structures. It specializes in building envelope assessment and repair, structural design, and forensic engineering. The practice takes an adaptive approach to problem solving, combining a strong foundation in fundamentals with the latest industry innovations and technology.

Established
1967
Team
Small
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

Credentials

PE Licensure: NJ, PA, NY, DE, MD, VA, VT, SC

People

Jessica Clifford, PEPartner / President

Erik Villari, PEPartner / COO

Joseph Philips, PEPrincipal, Director of Engineering

Allen Roth, PEStrategic Advisor

Capabilities

Building Envelopes

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Specialized assessment, repair, and rehabilitation of all building envelope elements, including roofing, facades, foundations, plazas, windows, and doors.

  • Facade Assessment and Repair

    Periodic inspection, analysis, and restoration of exterior building walls to maintain structural safety and weather resistance.

  • Historic Restoration

    Sensitive rehabilitation of historic facades and structures, combining classic architectural materials with modern engineering solutions.

  • Roof Replacement

    Engineering and design services for complete roof system replacements and moisture mitigation.

  • Plaza Waterproofing

    Comprehensive design and repair of plaza deck waterproofing systems and underlying structural slabs.

  • Window Replacement

    Structural detailing and integration of high-performance replacement window systems.

  • Balcony Restoration

    Structural concrete repairs and waterproofing for deteriorated cantilevered balconies.

Structural Engineering

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Comprehensive design services for existing structures and new builds, resolving complex load capacities and design challenges.

  • Adaptive Reuse

    Repurposing historic and existing buildings for modern programming while updating structural systems.

  • New Structures, Additions, and Alterations

    Design and analysis of physical building expansions, major structural alterations, and new structural systems.

  • Parking Garage Assessment and Repair

    Condition evaluation and targeted maintenance design for reinforced concrete parking structures.

  • Special Inspections

    Code-required structural inspections of critical building elements during construction and rehabilitation.

Forensic Engineering

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Failure investigations, structural analysis, and safety-critical evaluations backed by technical expertise.

  • Failure Analysis

    Scientific investigation of collapsed or degraded structural components to identify exact failure causes.

  • Expert Witness Services

    Clear presentation of technical details and engineering conclusions for legal disputes and public inquiries.

  • Legal Consultation

    Engineering consultation for insurance claims, litigation, and complex liability reviews.

  • Drone Inspection

    Aerial imaging and sensor data collection for hard-to-reach facade and structural elements.

Industries

Education · Commercial · Multifamily Residential · Residential · Historic Preservation · Government

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