Unbiased, evidence-based building envelope solutions.
KWA Engineering & Building Science Company, Inc. specializes in comprehensive building envelope engineering and consulting services. We are leaders in quality engineering design, construction phase engineering, forensic engineering, technology, and laboratory testing services.
Our Services
KWA Engineering & Building Science Company, Inc. specializes in comprehensive building envelope engineering and consulting services. Our expertise lies in the roofing, waterproofing, air barrier, window flashings, and all exterior components of the building envelope.
Specific services provided include engineering design, plan review, construction phase services, roof condition assessments, asset management/ROI analysis, forensic damage and failure assessments, comprehensive moisture intrusion surveys, insurance appraisal (appraiser and umpire), building materials testing laboratory (storm damage and as-manufactured performance), and legal support/expert testimony.
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Forensic Engineering Services
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Engineering, Planning, + Design Services
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Construction Phase Engineering Services
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Third Party Design Review Services
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Materials Testing Laboratory
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Insurance Appraiser + Umpire Services
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Legal Support + Expert Testimony Services
About Us
KWA Engineering & Building Science Company, Inc. specializes in comprehensive building envelope engineering and consulting services. Our expertise lies in the roofing, waterproofing, air barrier, window flashings, and all exterior components of the building envelope.
Specific services provided include engineering design, plan review, construction phase services, roof condition assessments, asset management/ROI analysis, forensic damage and failure assessments, comprehensive moisture intrusion surveys, insurance appraisal (appraiser and umpire), building materials testing laboratory (storm damage and as-manufactured performance), and legal support/expert testimony.
We are currently headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, with key firm staff residing in and operating from Las Cruces, New Mexico, and New Orleans, Louisiana.
Meet Our Team
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TROY L. WHITE, M.S., P.E.
PRESIDENT
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BRAD DRAPER, RRO, IIBEC
VICE-PRESIDENT | Principal Senior Consultant
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DARREN J. DENSFORD, AIA
Manager of Design & Construction Services
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DAVID BELL, CPAU
Executive Senior Consultant
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EDIE HAGLER
Production Administrator
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TRACI JACOBSON
Accounts Administrator
Contact us.
Let’s talk. If you'd like to meet us, work with us, or become one of us, reach out.
KWA Engineering & Building Science Company, Inc.
4203 N. CR 1765
Lubbock, TX 79416
PO Box 16742
Lubbock, TX 79490
806.705.7173
info@kwa-engineers.com