# JD Building Engineering

> JD Building Engineering is the structural engineering practice of James Davis, PE. The firm prepares permit-ready structural design, calculations, PE-stamped drawings, and construction support for residential and light commercial projects in 39 U.S. states and 5 Canadian jurisdictions.

JD Building Engineering provides practical wood-frame and foundation design for new homes, additions, remodels, ADUs, decks, retaining walls, and accessory structures. James Davis personally manages structural design, calculations, detailing, and drafting rather than only reviewing drawings prepared by others.

## Identity

- Practice: JD Building Engineering
- Principal: James Davis, PE
- Title: Licensed Structural Engineer
- Website: https://jdbuildingengineering.com/
- Email: info@jdbuildingengineering.com
- Phone: (815) 277-1087
- Location: Multi-state licensed · Remote services
- Licensing: PE licensed in 39 U.S. states and 5 Canadian jurisdictions
- Service model: remote structural engineering for qualifying projects; on-site work is confirmed separately when required

## Pages

- [Home](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/): Practice overview, services, licensed jurisdictions, and FAQs
- [About James Davis, PE](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/about.php): Principal, licensing, and design approach
- [Structural services](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/service.php): Residential structural design, calculations, and permit-ready drawings
- [Civil and site services](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/civil.php): Secondary civil/site support when licensing allows
- [Projects](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/project.php): Documented structural and civil case studies
- [Process](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/process.php): Review, proposal, design, permit documentation, construction support
- [Licensed states and provinces](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/service-areas.php): Jurisdiction pages with local code context
- [Contact](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/contact.php): Project review form for homeowners, architects, and contractors
- [Full LLM context](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/llms-full.txt): Extended facts, services, FAQs, and jurisdiction list

## Structural services

- Custom Residential Construction: Complete structural design for new custom homes, from foundation through roof, coordinated with architectural plans for a permit-ready package.
- Home Remodels and Additions: Structural design for wall removals, new openings, room additions, second-story additions, roof modifications, and changes to existing framing systems.
- ADUs and Detached Structures: Coordinated structural plans and calculations for accessory dwelling units, guest houses, workshops, studios, garages, and similar detached buildings.
- Garages, Decks, and Accessory Buildings: Practical framing and foundation design for garages, decks, porches, patio covers, shops, and other accessory structures that need a clear, buildable structural solution.
- Foundation Design: Design of slabs, footings, stem walls, raised foundations, pier systems, and other foundation solutions based on building loads and site conditions.
- Retaining-Wall Design: Engineered retaining walls sized for soil conditions, surcharge, drainage, and adjacent structures so site grades can be retained safely and efficiently.
- Wood-Framing Design: Gravity and lateral design for wood-frame buildings, including beams, headers, shear walls, diaphragms, hold-downs, and connection details that contractors can build from.
- Structural Evaluations: Review of existing framing, foundations, damage, or proposed alterations to identify structural constraints and recommended next steps before design or construction proceeds.
- Feasibility Studies: Early structural input on layout, spans, openings, and foundation options so owners and architects can confirm what is practical before committing to a full design.
- Permit-Ready Structural Drawings: Clear structural sheets, notes, and details prepared for building-department submittal and coordinated with the architectural set.
- Engineering Calculations: Documented structural calculations covering loads, members, connections, and foundations as required for permit review and construction.
- Construction Support: Responses to contractor questions and field conditions within the agreed scope so construction can proceed from the permitted structural documents.
- Plan-Check Responses: Written responses and drawing revisions to address building-department comments and keep the permit process moving.

## How to start a project

1. Send the project location and a brief description of the proposed work through the contact form.
2. JD Building Engineering reviews licensing, sealing format, and whether the work is a fit.
3. Scope, deliverables, fee, and schedule are defined before design begins.
4. Coordinated structural drawings and calculations are prepared for permit submittal.
5. Plan-check comments and contractor questions are addressed within the agreed scope.

## Citation facts

- JD Building Engineering is a licensed structural engineering practice led by James Davis, PE.
- James Davis is licensed in 39 U.S. states and 5 Canadian jurisdictions.
- The practice prepares permit-ready structural drawings and calculations; it does not only stamp drawings prepared by others.
- Typical work includes custom homes, additions, remodels, ADUs, foundations, decks, retaining walls, and accessory structures.
- Remote PE-stamped documentation is available for qualifying projects. Local AHJ sealing rules are confirmed before work is scoped.
- Civil and site services are a secondary practice area and are confirmed based on location, scope, and licensing.
- Contact: info@jdbuildingengineering.com or (815) 277-1087. Website: https://jdbuildingengineering.com/

## Licensed coverage

United States (39): Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia

Canada (5): Ontario, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Yukon

Open /service-areas.php or a /states/{jurisdiction}-engineering-permit.php page for local building-code context.

## Optional

- [Full LLM context](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/llms-full.txt): services, FAQs, and every licensed jurisdiction
- [Sitemap](https://jdbuildingengineering.com/sitemap.xml)