Structural Design, Structural Calculations, Permit Documents, and Construction Engineering for Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, and Residential Projects.
1ST Choice Consulting provides structural engineering services for commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential projects throughout the Southeast. Our licensed Professional Engineers deliver practical, code-compliant solutions that support successful projects from concept through construction.
We are currently licensed to provide engineering services in:
Our firm also maintains Professional Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance, providing an added level of protection and confidence for our clients. We work closely with architects, contractors, developers, property owners, and public agencies to deliver permit-ready engineering documents, structural calculations, construction support, and responsive technical guidance throughout every phase of a project.
Choosing the right structural engineering partner can make the difference between a smooth construction process and costly delays. Our team is committed to delivering practical engineering solutions that prioritize safety, constructability, and responsive client service.
Our advantages include:
Structural designs developed to meet applicable codes and project requirements.
Engineering solutions designed with fabrication, installation, and construction in mind.
Clear coordination between owners, architects, contractors, fabricators, and inspectors.
Assistance from initial design through permitting and construction.
Structural engineering, special inspections, steel detailing, and connection design under one team.
Our structural engineering services support a wide range of building types and project environments. We provide practical, code-compliant engineering solutions for new construction, renovations, and structural modifications.
Structural engineering for custom homes, additions, renovations, and residential structural modifications.
Structural design and engineering support for office buildings, retail spaces, tenant improvements, mixed-use developments, and commercial facilities.
Structural engineering for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, equipment supports, platforms, mezzanines, and specialty industrial structures.
Engineering services for public facilities, government buildings, and projects requiring detailed documentation and coordination.
Engineering solutions for unique structural applications, including structural steel systems, foundations, equipment supports, and complex modifications.
We collaborate with project teams throughout the design and construction process, including:
– Owners and Developers
– Architects
– General Contractors
– Steel Fabricators
– Building Officials and – Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs)
We begin by understanding your project goals, existing conditions, design requirements, and permitting needs. Our team evaluates the structural scope and identifies the appropriate engineering approach.
We review available architectural plans, specifications, and project information to coordinate structural requirements and develop an efficient design solution.
Our engineers perform structural analysis and calculations based on project-specific loading requirements, applicable building codes, and engineering standards. Analysis may include gravity, wind, seismic, and specialty loading conditions as required.
We prepare structural drawings, calculations, details, and supporting documentation suitable for permit submission and construction.
We assist with plan review comments, Requests for Information (RFIs), and required revisions to help keep your project moving through the approval process.
Our team can provide construction-phase support, including shop drawing review, field observations, special inspections, and technical coordination.
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Detailed plans, sections, and details showing the structural system, framing, foundations, and required construction information.
Engineering calculations documenting the design approach, loading conditions, and code compliance for applicable structural components.
Foundation systems, structural framing, lateral systems, and supporting details developed for project-specific conditions.
Technical narratives, evaluations, field observation reports, and supporting documents as required for the project.
Signed and sealed engineering documents prepared for submission and coordination with the applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
We assist clients throughout the permitting process by responding to plan review comments, coordinating required revisions, and providing technical clarification to help keep projects moving.
Services may include:
Many jurisdictions require a Statement of Special Inspections, often referred to as a Special Inspection Letter, as part of the building permit process for commercial construction. Required by Chapter 17 of the International Building Code (IBC), this document identifies the special inspections necessary for a project based on its structural systems, materials, and applicable code requirements.
As an approved Special Inspection Agency, we prepare Special Inspection Letters for permit submittals and coordinate with the Owner, Architect, Engineer of Record, Contractor, and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure the required inspections are clearly identified before construction begins.
Once construction is underway, our certified inspectors perform the required third-party special inspections, document compliance with the approved construction documents, and provide inspection reports throughout the project.
Typical special inspections include:
Engaging our team early in the permitting process helps establish a clear inspection schedule, minimizes construction delays, and ensures required inspections are completed before structural elements are concealed.
Upload your architectural plans today for a comprehensive structural feasibility review and
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