Andy Richardson

About Andy Richardson

Engineering should enhance what you as the Architect do, not get in the way.Too often, engineers overdesign, delay responses, or complicate the process. These issues frustrate architects, owners, and contractors while driving up costs. Sound familiar?I once asked a long-time client, Eddie, “Why do you keep using us instead of shopping around?”His answer was simple: “You listen.”That’s what sets us apart. Every project begins with a structural charette, where we align on your vision, goals, and criteria. It’s not just a meeting—it’s how we ensure we deliver what you need.We listen. We respond. We pick up the phone.Our ApproachLife safety is priority one, but it’s just the baseline. At 29E6, we aim higher—to make you look good. Our professionalism, expertise, and efficient design process ensure projects move smoothly and cost-effectively.We follow a proven six-step process, starting with a structural charette and ending with construction support. Along the way, we use tools like Revit and Bluebeam and bring decades of experience to the table.Our ExperienceI bring 26 years of structural engineering experience, including 21 years as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and several as a Registered Structural Engineer (SE).Our team includes multiple licensed PEs and structural engineers with expertise in: • Materials: steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and CLT. • Conditions: high wind, seismic, and coastal. • Projects: commercial buildings, hotels, churches, residential, PEMB foundations, and government facilities.We’re licensed across numerous states in the Southeast and Midwest, ensuring expertise where you need it most.Next StepsThe best way to see how we work is to book a structural charette. Let’s align on your next project and show you how we’d approach it.Already have plans? We can also value-engineer them. If we don’t save you at least twice our fee, you don’t pay.Send me a message and let’s get started.

Experience

1. Principal Engineer

   29000000

   Nov 2017 — Present · Beaufort, SC, US

   Engineering should enhance what you as the architect do, not get in the way. In short, we are here to make you look good. Life safety is of course priority number one, but that is a baseline for a structural engineer. In addition, our professionalism, knowledge, expertise, efficiency in design process, and understanding of the codes will allow the project go smoothly and cost efficiently through the design and construction process so that we can all sit back and be proud of the job done. Specialties: Structural Engineering and consulting for steel projects, commercial buildings, and high end residential. Expert in high wind and seismic design. Project experience a variety of construction materials including steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and CLT. Project types include residential, commercial, Hotels, Churches, Pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) foundations base work on Parris Island, SC, Beaufort County Work, Colleton County work, Value Engineering, are you bored of reading this yet? Then give me a call or email me to find out how I can help you today.

Education

• Clemson University

  Bachelor's of Science, Civil Engineering

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Residential Homes
• Civil Engineering
• Pe Exam
• Steel Structures
• Pe Exam Instructor
• Masonry
• Concrete
• Structural Engineering
• Steel
• Construction Drawings
• Engineering
• Construction
• Seismic Design