Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Structural Engineering Services in Oklahoma City
Kirkpatrick Forest Curtis has been delivering industry-leading structural design solutions since 1973. Founded by Ed Kirkpatrick in Oklahoma City, our firm was built on principles of client partnership, timely execution, and engineering excellence. Over five decades, we've grown into one of Oklahoma's largest structural consulting firms while maintaining our commitment to quality and innovation. Our team of registered Professional Engineers specializes in creating practical, cost-effective solutions for healthcare facilities, schools, government buildings, and storm shelters. With nearly 100% repeat clients, we emphasize tailored project phase services, advanced BIM technology, and rigorous quality control to meet diverse client needs. Our expertise extends to safe room construction, peer reviews, and Best Available Refuge Area assessments using FEMA and ICC standards.Celebrating 50 years in 2023, we continue evolving with new leadership while upholding our founding values of integrity and client-centric service. Our technical capabilities in AutoCAD, Revit, and customized software ensure precision across schematic design, construction administration, and record documentation. Through dedicated client relationships and a focus on budget-conscious engineering, we've established a reputation for structural solutions that balance creativity with practicality. Our Oklahoma-based team remains committed to advancing engineering excellence for both current and future generations of clients.
Services
Structural Design
Safe Room Construction
Peer Reviews
Project Phase Services
Drafting Services
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 50 years of structural engineering expertise since 1973
- Our team includes registered Professional Engineers with specialized storm shelter knowledge
- We provide tailored project phase services from concept to completion
- Our firm utilizes advanced BIM technology and customized software tools
- We maintain nearly 100% client retention through proven results
Services
Structural Design
Our structural design services create customized solutions for commercial, healthcare, and public safety buildings. We combine technical expertise with budget considerations to deliver efficient, code-compliant designs. Our engineers address unique project challenges while maintaining safety and functionality.
Safe Room Construction
We specialize in FEMA P361 and ICC 500 compliant safe room designs using reinforced concrete and CMU systems. Our team conducts peer reviews and Best Available Refuge Area assessments to ensure tornado safety compliance for existing structures.
Project Phase Services
We provide comprehensive project phase services from schematic design through construction administration. Our approach includes conceptual planning, document production, bid management, and on-site construction oversight to ensure project success.
Drafting Services
Our drafting team utilizes AutoCAD, Revit, and customized tools to produce precise construction documents. We maintain quality through steel detailing software and digital collaboration platforms for accurate project execution.
Peer Reviews
We conduct third-party structural reviews of storm shelters and other critical facilities. Our engineers use standardized checklists and field assessments to verify compliance with current safety codes and construction standards.
People
Alan Kirkpatrick
Principal
Alan Kirkpatrick brings decades of structural engineering experience to Kirkpatrick Forest Curtis. As a Principal since 2011, he continues his father's legacy of engineering excellence while guiding the firm's strategic growth and technical innovation.
Curtis Greenwood
Principal
Curtis Greenwood contributes extensive structural design expertise as one of Kirkpatrick Forest Curtis's leadership principals. He focuses on advancing technical standards and ensuring client satisfaction through quality engineering solutions.
Jeff Sears
Principal
Jeff Sears provides leadership in structural engineering services at Kirkpatrick Forest Curtis. With deep technical knowledge, he helps maintain the firm's reputation for excellence in commercial and public sector projects.
Brian Rayner
Principal
Brian Rayner contributes structural engineering expertise to KFC's leadership team. He focuses on delivering practical solutions for complex projects while upholding the firm's commitment to quality and client service.
Kevin Bradley
Principal
Kevin Bradley brings specialized structural engineering knowledge to KFC's leadership. He helps drive technical innovation and ensures adherence to the firm's founding principles of excellence and client partnership.
Questions
What structural engineering services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive structural design, safe room construction, peer reviews, and project phase services for commercial, healthcare, and public safety facilities.
How long have you been in business?
Kirkpatrick Forest Curtis has provided structural engineering solutions since 1973, celebrating 50 years of service in 2023.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Oklahoma with offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, handling projects across commercial, healthcare, and public safety sectors.
What project phases do you handle?
Our services cover all project phases from schematic design through construction administration and record documentation.
Do you specialize in storm shelter design?
Yes, we specialize in FEMA P361 and ICC 500 compliant safe room designs using multiple structural systems.
What software tools do you use?
Our team utilizes AutoCAD with Steel Plus, Revit (BIM), VB.net customization, and Bluebeam applications for precise engineering documentation.
