Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Services in Chicago
Drucker Warner Associates (DWA) is a Women Business Enterprise headquartered in Chicago that has delivered professional structural engineering services since 2003. Our firm collaborates with clients across the building industryincluding owners, developers, architects, and contractorsto integrate innovative, buildable structural solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With expertise spanning new structures, renovations, and specialty connection design, we combine deep technical knowledge with active principal engagement to ensure technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and timely project delivery.Recognized through awards such as the American Institute of Steel Construction's IDEAS2 Award and ENR Midwest's Best Overall Project, our work reflects a commitment to advancing structural engineering excellence across the United States and Canada.
Services
Structural Engineering
Connection Design
Specialty Engineering
Renovation Services
Steel Fabrication Support
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of structural engineering expertise since 2003
- Our team actively engages principals in every project for technical excellence
- We deliver buildable solutions combining design and construction perspectives
- Our firm holds WBE certifications from WBENC and the City of Chicago
- We've earned industry awards including the AISC IDEAS2 Award
Associations and certifications
- WBE Certification National Council (WBENC)
- WBE Certification City of Chicago
What people say
Innovative structures
Responsive solutions
Award-winning projects
Technical expertise
Buildable designs
Services
Structural Engineering
Our structural engineering services cover comprehensive design solutions for new constructions, ensuring safety, durability, and code compliance. We collaborate with architects and contractors to create efficient frameworks tailored to project-specific requirements while maintaining aesthetic integrity. Our expertise spans commercial, institutional, and specialty structures across North America.
Connection Design
Specialized steel connection design services optimize structural integrity while improving constructability. We develop detailed joint solutions that balance load requirements with fabrication efficiency, working closely with steel fabricators and erectors to minimize field challenges. Our team's expertise ensures seamless integration of complex structural systems in high-rise and industrial projects.
Specialty Engineering
Custom engineering solutions for unique structural challenges including long-span systems, seismic retrofits, and adaptive reuse projects. We provide technical consultation for complex geometries and specialty materials, delivering innovative answers to demanding architectural visions while maintaining practical construction considerations for cost-effective implementation.
People
Carol Drucker
Principal
SE, PE, P.Eng. Carol Drucker leads structural design initiatives with 25+ years of experience in complex building systems. She specializes in steel connections and has presented at NASCC conferences.
Carrie Warner
Principal
SE, PE Carrie Warner oversees project execution with expertise in building structures. She actively mentors engineering teams and contributes to industry standards development.
Questions
What structural engineering services does DWA specialize in?
We provide comprehensive structural design for new buildings, renovation engineering, steel connection design, and specialty structural solutions for complex architectural projects.
Does DWA work on both public and private sector projects?
Yes, we serve clients across both sectors including universities, healthcare facilities, commercial developers, and government agencies.
Are DWA engineers certified in specific specialties?
Our team holds WBE certifications and includes licensed structural engineers with specialized expertise in steel design and construction-phase problem solving.
What geographic areas does DWA serve?
We operate throughout the United States and Canada with offices in Chicago and Milwaukee, providing services for projects in major metropolitan areas.
