R.L. Woods & Associates

Forensic & Structural Engineering

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About the firm

R.L. Woods & Associates (RLWA) is a structural and forensic engineering practice established in Arlington, Texas, in 1992. Its licensed professional engineers provide structural design for industrial, commercial, educational, governmental, medical, and residential projects, as well as forensic engineering, condition assessments, and rehabilitation studies for existing structures. It employs advanced BIM/Revit modeling to deliver coordinated structural documentation for new construction and renovation projects.

Established
1992
Team
Micro
Firm type
Structural Engineering · Forensic Engineering

People

Renate' L. WoodsPrincipal and Founder

Capabilities

Structural Engineering

Comprehensive structural design, modeling, and engineering support services for new facility construction and existing building modifications.

  • Structural Design

    Analysis and design of building framing and foundations utilizing wood, concrete, steel, masonry, aluminum, and FRP materials.

  • BIM & Revit Modeling

    Development of coordinated structural 3D models and construction documentation using Revit software.

  • Specialized Structures

    Engineering design for specialized structural systems, including aviation facilities, cooling towers, earth retaining structures, and storm shelters.

  • Structural Support Services

    Technical evaluations and assessments including opinions of probable cost and structural peer reviews.

Forensic Engineering

Scientific investigation and analysis of structural performance, failures, and building component degradation for remediation or legal purposes.

  • Forensic Investigations

    Detailed investigation into structural failures, fire damage, foundation distress, and other compromised building conditions.

  • Condition Assessments

    General structural condition studies and historic structure evaluations to determine rehabilitation viability.

  • Renovation and Restoration

    Engineering design for structural rehabilitation, restoration of existing structures, and related cost studies.

  • Litigation & Expert Witness Services

    Expert witness support and standard compliance evaluations for structural dispute resolution.

Industries

Commercial · Residential · Education · Religious · Healthcare · Government · Public Safety · Arts & Culture · Industrial

Projects

City of Arlington Fire Station #9

Arlington, Texas · Public Safety · Client: City of Arlington

Project details

Structural engineering services for Fire Station #9, which achieved LEED Silver Certification.

City of Southlake DPS

Southlake, Texas · Public Safety · Client: City of Southlake

Project details

Award-winning structural engineering project for the Southlake Department of Public Safety.

Cowtown Coliseum Assessment

Fort Worth, Texas · Arts & Culture · Client: City of Fort Worth

Project details

Structural forensic investigation and condition assessment of the historic Cowtown Coliseum.

University of North Texas Union Circle Parking Garage

Denton, Texas · Education · Client: University of North Texas

Project details

Structural forensic investigation and building condition assessment for the Union Circle Parking Garage.

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