Joshua B. Kardon + Company

Firth of Forth Rail Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1889 Fowler and Baker.  Copyright Joshua B. Kardon 2023

I see structural engineering as a combination of science, art, and service, and I strive to excel in each of those facets of the profession. 

I provide consulting and expert services to support the resolution of disputes involving construction defects, structural failures, and professional negligence. 

Joshua’s studies and doctoral dissertation have established his reputation as a leader in the field of structural engineering.

Architects know that structural engineering is only a portion of the work necessary for a successful project. By the terms of their licenses, California Architects have to know how to do the structural engineering of a project, and they can take responsibility for the structural engineering for any building except hospitals. However, because most building projects are complex, even (or especially) the small residential remodel projects, architects and owners turn to engineers who practice structural engineering to provide their professional services. Ideally, the involvement of a such an engineer results in more economical construction and better structural performance of a building. This is most likely to occur when structural engineering is included in the design process from the very beginning.