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Trusted Structural Engineering Solutions in Birmingham, AL
Christy Cobb has been a trusted name in structural engineering design since our founding in Birmingham, Alabama. Our team of licensed professionals brings diverse technical expertise to every project, collaborating with contractors, engineers, and architects to deliver innovative and economical solutions. With Professional Engineers licensed in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee, we ensure compliance across regional requirements while maintaining NCEES and LEED certifications. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Alabama, Birmingham Historical Society, and American Institute of Architects. We actively participate in professional organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers and U.S. Green Building Council, reinforcing our industry leadership.Our work spans industrial, municipal, commercial, and educational sectors, including award-winning projects like the Cahaba Pumping Station preservation. Publications like Engineering News Record and Civil Engineering News have highlighted our technical achievements, demonstrating our ability to transform complex challenges into successful outcomes. As a woman-owned business, we combine technical rigor with community engagement, providing design and construction phase services throughout the Southeast US. Our approach emphasizes collaboration with external consultants to assemble project-specific expertise, ensuring every client's vision becomes reality. This dedication to quality, innovation, and client satisfaction has sustained our reputation for decades.
Services
Industrial Building Design
Deep Foundations
Water Supply Facilities
Specialty Structures
Temporary Structures
Highlights and features
- We have Professional Engineers licensed in four states.
- Our team holds LEED and NCEES certifications.
- Recognized with awards from ACEC Alabama and Birmingham Historical Society.
- Published in national engineering publications like Engineering News Record.
- Active in professional organizations including ASCE and USGBC.
Associations and certifications
- NCEES
- LEED
Services
Industrial Building Design
We specialize in designing industrial buildings that combine functionality with structural integrity. Our engineers create customized solutions for manufacturing facilities, warehouses, and processing plants. Clients benefit from our expertise in load calculations, material selection, and code compliance across multiple states.
Deep Foundations
Our deep foundation solutions address complex soil conditions and heavy load requirements. We design pile foundations, drilled piers, and caissons for bridges, high-rises, and infrastructure projects. Our emergency foundation repair services restore structural stability after unexpected failures.
Water Supply Facilities
We engineer water treatment plants, pumping stations, and distribution systems that meet municipal needs. Our designs incorporate sustainable practices and seismic resilience. The Cahaba Pumping Station preservation project demonstrates our ability to modernize aging water infrastructure while maintaining historical integrity.
Specialty Structures
Our team creates unique structural solutions for challenging projects like the rotary car dumper foundation at McDuffie's Terminal Plant. We combine advanced analysis techniques with practical construction knowledge to deliver innovative designs for non-standard applications.
Temporary Structures
We design temporary support systems for construction phases and emergency repairs. Our excavation bracing systems ensure worker safety during foundation work. These solutions prioritize rapid deployment while maintaining structural reliability during transitional project phases.
People
Gray Wells
Principal Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer with expertise in industrial structures and foundation design. Active member of the American Society of Civil Engineers and Structural Engineers Association of Alabama.
Lowell Christy
Principal Engineer
LEED-certified engineer specializing in sustainable design solutions. Holds NCEES certification and contributes to engineering publications like Engineering News Record and Civil Engineering News.
Michelle Ballew
Project Manager
Experienced in managing complex municipal and educational projects. Coordinates multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery of structural engineering solutions throughout the Southeast US.
Questions
What engineering services does Christy/Cobb offer?
We provide structural engineering design for industrial buildings, deep foundations, water supply facilities, specialty structures, and temporary structures throughout the Southeast US.
Which states are your engineers licensed in?
Our Professional Engineers hold licenses in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed.
Do you handle emergency structural repairs?
Yes, we offer emergency foundation repair services, including rapid-response solutions for critical infrastructure failures like the Pearson Hall repair project.
Are your designs environmentally sustainable?
Our LEED-certified engineers incorporate sustainable practices in projects, balancing environmental responsibility with structural performance requirements for modern infrastructure.
Reviews (1)
Erin Jaxon
Apr 22, 2016
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I work for a property preservation and repair management company and often have to find structural engineers to assess out properties. I called in to Christy/Cobb and spoke with Lowell. She is very polite and friendly, kept me updated through the entire process and she delivered a quality report in a timely manner with excellent service. Highly recommend this firm, they will make your life ten times easier.
