Rapid Growth and Rising Demand - Charlotte is one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Southeast, with major developments in residential, commercial, and multifamily sectors driving competition for labor, subcontractors, and materials.
Building Permits and Oversight - Charlotte's building permits and approval processes are generally more efficient and cost effective compared to other cities.
Stormwater and Soils - The city has clay-heavy soils with poor drainage, leading to foundation and stormwater management concerns.
Zoning Complexity - The 2022 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) introduced new zoning rules allowing duplexes, triplexes, and ADUs in formerly single-family zones causing zoning confusion and neighborhood resistance in some areas.
Labor and Material Costs - Labor and material costs are competitive, but rising.
Property Type Variation - Charlotte’s property values and conditions vary significantly by neighborhood.
The engineers at Building Reserves understand the unique challenges of property maintenance in Charlotte, from rapid growth and high demand, stormwater and soil concerns, zoning complexity, as well as property type variation. With deep local Charlotte expertise, our team helps property owners plan for long-term costs and avoid unexpected repairs through strategic, data-driven maintenance solutions.
Engineering Consultant
Reserve Studies, Mechanical Engineering
BASc Mechanical Engineering Stanford University
Sr. Architectural Consultant
Areas of expertise: Reserve Studies, Architectural Assemblies, Facade Systems
Masters in Architecture, Business Administration University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. 15 years of Reserve Study Experience and has conducted over 1,200 Reserve Studies.
Sr. Engineering Consultant
Areas of expertise: Reserve Studies, Mechanical Systems, Environmental Systems
B.S. Architectural Engineering & Environmental Systems Milwaukee School of Engineering. 18 years of Reserve Study experience and over 1,300 Reserve Studies conducted.
Sr. Engineering Consultant
Areas of expertise: Reserve Studies, Civil Engineering, Water Management, FAA Cert. Drone Operator
B.S. Civil Engineering University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. Licensed Engineer. 7 years of Reserve Study Experience, over 700 Reserve Studies conducted and over 24 years of industry-related experience.
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Engineering Consultant
Reserve Studies, Civil Engineering
M.S., B.S. Civil Engineering University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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