David T Biggs

The structural engineering firm specializes in forensic engineering, masonry design, and restoration. In addition, the firm is involved with research projects and provides consulting for the development of new masonry products. Additional work includes design and review of new construction, evaluation of existing structures, disaster investigations, and lecturing.

Services

-Structural engineering
-Masonry design
-Historic restoration
-Forensic structural engineering
-Peer reviews?
-Product development and consulting

Roles


Ryan Biggs Clark Davis


Employee - 1980


Building Information Modeling for Masonry (BIM-M)


Employee - 1980- Current

The International Building Information Modeling for Masonry Initiative (BIM-M) is identifying barriers to and strategies for the full implementation of masonry materials and systems into BIM software for the design and constr...


Biggs Consulting Engineering


Employee

Biggs specializes in structural engineering, forensic engineering, masonry design, and historic restoration. In addition, he is involved with research projects and provides consulting for the development of new masonry produc...


Upstate New York Chapter Inducts Officers
May 2024

The Upstate NY Chapter met on May 1, 2024, and inducted three new officers and said thank you to three others. The chapter represents firms working within New York State and was formed in 2015.

Marvelous Masonry-Celebrating Masonry’s Heritage: The Historic City of Porto, Portugal
May 2024

Portugal has emerged as a popular tourist destination. While the country has long been a fascinating destination, a more noticeable surge in international tourism has occurred since 2010. This can be attributed to cultural richness, natural beauty

Updated cleaning trends and practices for 2024
March 2024

On the surface, masonry cleaning may sound to some like a simple field of work with little change or progress. In reality, when it comes to masonry cleaning, some things have changed, and some have stayed the same.

Masonry Marketing: Creating a Marketing Plan
March 2024

When asked to write an article on creating a marketing plan and budget for mason contractors, my first thought was that I didn’t know many mason contractors do a lot of marketing.

Contractor Tip of the Month: Take the Risk or Fail
March 2024

Contractor Tip of the Month: Take the Risk or Fail

Chairman's Message: Everyone is an Influencer
March 2024

Chairman's Message: Everyone is an Influencer

Put Cleaning At the Top of Your Mind
February 2024

At the recent World of Concrete convention, contractors from all over the country had a great opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. To see the best of the best masons, and to see all kinds of labor-saving devices and technology

Safely Do More With Less
February 2024

I am rehashing an article I wrote ten years ago because the issues have not gone away, and there is no relief on the horizon. “Is the rest of the country busy?” As I travel around and visit with contractors, this seems to be a prevailing question.

Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) Welcomes Alicia Hodges to Program Director Role
February 2024

Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) Welcomes Alicia Hodges to Program Director Role

CMHA Board Installs Sam Hoehner as Chair to Board of Directors
February 2024

HERNDON, VA (February 13, 2024)—During last week’s Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association’s Annual Meeting in Denver, CO, Sam Hoehner, Regional VP of Greater Louisville for Lee Building Products was installed as the Association’s new Board Chair.

Greg Osterhout Receives 2023 David Fell Spirit of Service Award; Sam Arcot Named Natural Stone Institute Person of the Year
February 2024

Greg Osterhout has believed in the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program since the beginning of NSI’s involvement with the program. Under his leadership, Northern Stone Supply eagerly stepped up to support the R.I.S.E.

REGULATION IN THE MAST CLIMBER INDUSTRY 
February 2024

REGULATION IN THE MAST CLIMBER INDUSTRY 

So, You Want To Be A Masonry Instructor…
February 2024

Do you have what it takes? We have all been mentors at one time or another. When the opportunity comes along for you to teach the trade full-time, there's more to it than you think.

Three Inspirational Figures in the Stone Industry: Stories of Passion, Perseverance, and Contribution
February 2024

Three Inspirational Figures in the Stone Industry: Stories of Passion, Perseverance, and Contribution

Brick Testing and ASTM Requirements
February 2024

Brick Testing and ASTM Requirements

Wall Of Fame Award Winner: Fred Campbell
February 2024

Wall Of Fame Award Winner: Fred Campbell