This is an overview of architecture, engineering, residential and commercial building designers, and architectural forensics consultants, Childress Engineering.
We work on a variety of projects, from forensic consulting on the Cowboys Stadium cave-in, to building schools for the children of Cleburne ISD. Our specialty is curtainwall design, a unique architectural school of design that provides more natural light, deeper into buildings, frees up floor space vs. traditional building design, and looks modern and beautiful.
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3. INTRODUCTION
Overview
Childress Engineering Services (CESGlobal) is an engineering and
architecture firm with no piers. While there are many architecture firms,
and there are some very fine engineering firms, none can claim to
contain the full suite of services as we provide, all under one roof.
Childress Engineering is well known for our beautiful and resilient
curtainwall engineering designs, but that is only one facet of our
business. In addition to engineering structures of metal and glass, we
provide the following services:
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Forensic investigations and emergency disaster response
Design of commercial steel, wood and concrete structures
Design of residential and multi-family structures
Architecture and interior services, construction documents, field
investigation, construction administration and multimedia services
Building envelope construction in glass and aluminum
curtainwalls, skylights, granite, marble, roofing and waterproofing
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4. INTRODUCTION
About us
Since the start of CES, weve extended our reach of services
throughout the country and across the globe. We strive every day to
have our values, vision and mission resonate with whom we serve.
Weve also kept our commitment to obtain the highest levels of both
quality and service. To do so, we work closely with our clients in a team
environment to become part of their company, rather than be
considered an outside resource. We do this by understanding the
needs of our clientele and their standards of operation, and commit our
services to meet their design needs, production capabilities,
techniques, standards and preferences.
Our comprehensive capabilities allow us to respond directly to our
clients needs to consistently provide service and create value in the
following areas:
Forensic investigations and emergency disaster response
Building envelope construction in glass and aluminum
curtainwalls, skylights, granite, marble, roofing and waterproofing
Design of commercial steel, wood and concrete structures
Architecture and interior services, construction documents, field
investigation, construction administration and multimedia services
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5. INTRODUCTION
What We Do
Curtainwall
Consulting
Architectural
Structural/Residential
Our engineers and AutoCAD
technicians have many years
experience in the design of exterior
wall components, such as handset and
unitized thin veneer granite, glass and
aluminum curtainwall, unitized
storefront design and skylights.
Provide consulting services to building
owners, architects, manufacturers and
contractors for design, analysis and
inspections for new as well as remedial
construction. CES is also frequently
called upon to provide emergency
response and onsite engineering.
CES provides architectural engineering
and design services for residential,
low-rise and high-rise commercial
projects. Our imaginative staff provides
our clients with distinctive results
using innovative design processes.
Our areas of specialty include:
Steel structures
Concrete structures
Specialty concrete systems
Wood structures
Retaining walls
Inspection services
System failure analysis
Building code interpretation
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6. INTRODUCTION
Our Team
Tony Childress | OWNER
Alex Childress | M ANAGER
Kris Kirby | FIELD OPS
Over 23 years of extensive experience
in research, design, management and
consulting experience
for project engineering, design
engineering and construction
administration for all projects.
Responsible for the overall profitability &
operational management of the
Residential Engineering & Design
Division, sales & customer development,
forecasting, budgets, staffing, & invoicing
of all residential projects.
Responsible for managing the installation
process, from start to finish, for SlabTek
suspended foundation system. Work
closely with project managers to insure
proper installation is maintained to
successfully suspend the foundation.
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Shirin Milika | STRUCTURAL
ENGINEERING MANAGER
8. INTRODUCTION
To Curtainwall Design
Other Materials
Benefits
What is Curtainwall Design?
Glass and aluminum form most
curtainwalls. Prior to
Aluminums adoption in the
1970s, steel was commonly
used. Earlier materials include
stone veneer, plate glass, and
even fabric.
Lets in more natural light
to interior of the building
Rainscreen Principle
keeps water out of the
building
Reduced energy costs,
greater floor space inside.
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An outer covering of a building
Is non-structural (meaning it doesnt play a role in supporting the
weight of the building like columns and walls do)
Often made of lightweight materials like glass and aluminum
Relatively new engineering feat.
Air tight and water tight, resists wind and seismic forces
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10. STATISTICS
Graph
1860s
Modern
English design
Oriel Chambers and 16 Cook St
2000s
1700s
Childress
First
Engineering
Curtainwalls
With a team of 80, Childress
Engineering leads the forefront of
exceptional curtainwall design,
engineering, and architectural
accomplishments.
Designed in the Ottoman Empire,
using plate glass and wood.
1973
Sydney Opera
House
Maybe the most famous structure to
show off curtainwall design, via its
glass
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12. CONTACT US
Contact Information
Company Address
1701 N Collins Blvd.
Suite 3000
Richardson, TX 75080.
Phone :
214.451.6630
FAX :
214.451.6631
Email :
achildress@slabtek.com
Website :
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