Rapid Growth and Rising Demand - Raleigh is a fast-growing city with major developments in residential, commercial, and multifamily sectors driving competition for labor, subcontractors, and materials.
Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure - The city enforces strict stormwater controls, especially for new construction and large additions. This includes impervious surface limits, detention systems, and water quality measures.
Stormwater and Soils - The city has clay-heavy soils with poor drainage, leading to foundation and stormwater management concerns.
Zoning Complexity - Raleigh’s Development Services Department handles permits; processing is relatively efficient but can be slow for major or rezoning requests.
Labor and Material Costs - Labor and material costs are competitive, but rising.
Historic Districts and Reviews - There are several designated historic neighborhoods and renovations are subject to architectural and historic compliance reviews.
The engineers at Building Reserves understand the unique challenges of property maintenance in Raleigh, from rapid growth and high demand, foundation and soil concerns, zoning complexity, stormwater management and green infrastructure. With deep local Raleigh 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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