At Puckett's core, we are problem solvers. Using nearly two decades of experience in design, construction, and leadership, we find the best path for our clients — balancing economy, constructability, and performance in every project.
Comprehensive structural design services for residential and commercial projects. We find the elegant solution by prioritizing structural integrity and economic viability in every aspect of our work. Our team collaborates closely with architects, contractors, and clients to deliver customized solutions that address unique challenges and requirements.
Code expertise: California Building Code (CBC), International Building Code (IBC), ASCE 7
At Puckett we understand that homeowners need custom solutions on a strict budget. We work with our clients to ensure their budget is met, without compromising their vision. Every custom home benefits from our construction-first approach — we design for buildability and cost-effectiveness from the ground up.
Specialties: California rooms, decks, custom residential, foundation design
Our founder Malin is a certified safety assessment professional registered with the State of California as part of the Safety Assessment Program (SAP). If you experience rot, fire damage, cracking in your foundations, or settlement in foundations, we can help assess the problems and create solutions.
Certifications: California Safety Assessment Program (SAP), CalOES registered
Puckett's beginnings were in construction and construction management. This gives us a unique advantage on design-build projects where constructability and cost are only second to quality. We can hire contractors or work with your contractor to ensure all parties understand the vision and the best route to it.
Capabilities: Construction management, contractor coordination, constructability analysis, cost optimization
Rapid response structural assessment for properties affected by fire, flood, seismic events, or other disasters. As SAP-certified professionals, we provide the evaluations property owners and insurance providers need to determine safety, scope of damage, and path to recovery.
Response types: Fire damage, flood damage, foundation cracking, settlement issues, seismic damage
Specialized structural engineering for decks, California rooms, and exterior structures. Whether it's new construction or assessing and repairing existing decks, we ensure structural safety and code compliance for outdoor living spaces.
Engineering for steel structural systems including commercial buildings, industrial facilities, and custom architectural steel. We bring the same constructability-first approach to steel design, ensuring connections are practical and fabrication is efficient.
Building Information Modeling for coordinated design, clash detection, and seamless collaboration with architects and contractors. Our Revit/BIM capabilities ensure all parties are working from the same model, reducing errors and streamlining construction.
Facility Experience
We work on essential facilities, including hospitals and similar buildings. Our structural engineering work can include structural design, assessment, seismic evaluation, and post-disaster evaluation, tailored to each facility and project.
If your project involves a hospital or another essential facility, contact us to discuss the structural engineering scope and project needs.
Tell us about your project. We'll help you find the best structural path forward.
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