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Joseph B. Callaghan, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA

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Services
17
Offices
2
Projects
14
Leaders
4
Founded
1967
Size Estimate
10-49 employees

Overview

Joseph B. Callaghan, Inc. is a structural engineering practice based in Philadelphia committed to delivering intelligent solutions for buildings and structures. It specializes in building envelope assessment and repair, structural design, and forensic engineering. The practice takes an adaptive approach to problem solving, combining a strong foundation in fundamentals with the latest industry innovations and technology.

Founded
1967
Size Estimate
10-49 employees

Services

Building Envelopes

Specialized assessment, repair, and rehabilitation of all building envelope elements, including roofing, facades, foundations, plazas, windows, and doors.

Facade Assessment and RepairHistoric RestorationRoof ReplacementPlaza WaterproofingWindow ReplacementBalcony Restoration

Structural Engineering

Comprehensive design services for existing structures and new builds, resolving complex load capacities and design challenges.

Adaptive ReuseNew Structures, Additions, and AlterationsParking Garage Assessment and RepairSpecial Inspections

Forensic Engineering

Failure investigations, structural analysis, and safety-critical evaluations backed by technical expertise.

Failure AnalysisExpert Witness ServicesLegal ConsultationDrone Inspection

Industries

EducationCommercialMultifamily ResidentialResidentialHistoric PreservationGovernment

Firm type

Structural EngineeringForensic Engineering

Project types

Facade rehabilitationRoof replacementPlaza waterproofingBalcony restorationStructural assessment and repairParking garage investigationHistoric restorationBuilding additionForensic investigation

Projects

Academy of Notre Dame de Namur - The Mansion Building Envelope Repairs and Restoration

2015 | Villanova, PA | Academy of Notre Dame de Namur | Historic Preservation

Comprehensive building envelope repairs and historic restoration of The Mansion.

Building Envelopes
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Fisher Fine Arts Library

Philadelphia, PA | University of Pennsylvania | Historic Preservation

Building envelope assessment and restoration on the historic library design.

Building Envelopes
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Credentials and affiliations

Certifications

PE Licensure: NJ, PA, NY, DE, MD, VA, VT, SC

Awards

Diamond Award for Excellence, CEC PA (2001) - Franklin Institute Science Museum Skybike Support SystemEngineering Excellence Award, Consulting Engineers Council of Pennsylvania - University of Pennsylvania Sansom Place Towers Concrete Façade RehabilitationEngineering Award of Excellence, CEC PA (1993) - University of Pennsylvania Franklin Field Stadium RehabilitationEngineering Excellence Award, American Council of Engineering Companies of Pennsylvania - Franklin Field ProjectEngineering in Excellence Award, Consulting Engineers Council of Pennsylvania (1983) - Transfer Station No. 1 Alterations and Additions

Leadership

Jessica Clifford, PE

Partner / President

PE

Jess joined the practice in 2006 with a BS in Architectural Engineering from Drexel University. She has over 18 years of expertise in building facades and historic preservation and serves on the Board of the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers' Women in Structural Engineering (WiSE) Philadelphia.

Erik Villari, PE

Partner / COO

PE

Erik joined JBCI in 2006 and advanced to Principal before becoming Partner. He is licensed in multiple states and focuses on assessment and repair of existing and historic structures.

Joseph Philips, PE

Principal, Director of Engineering

PE

Joe joined as Project Engineer in 1993, with experience spanning new structural design through rehabilitation and forensic studies. Promoted to Director of Engineering in 2011.

Allen Roth, PE

Strategic Advisor

PE

Allen joined JBCI as Project Engineer in 1984, advancing to Vice President in 1992 and later serving as President. He now serves as Strategic Advisor, specializing in building envelope, water abatement, and building technology.

Offices

Philadelphia, PA (headquarters)

Headquarters

1617 John F Kennedy Blvd, Suite 1260

Philadelphia, PA

(215) 665-0497

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215 Crestmont Terrace

Collingswood, NJ 08108

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