Davis Patrikios Criswell, Engineers

Discover What’s Possible

We provide structural and civil engineering design services for developers, owners, and architects. Our specialties include full service and boutique hotels, luxury resorts, educational facilities, retail shopping centers, medical spaces, industrial facilities, and commercial centers.

Our design services push the envelope, and we’re leaders in environmentally responsible design. We find the perfect balance between design and budget without compromising safety, efficiency, or reliability.

Civil Engineering

New structure planning and existing project inspections.

Structural Engineering

New structure planning and existing project inspections.

Construction Management

Representing your interests on-site.

Forensic Engineering

Discovering the cause of failure.

Building Observation

Commercial and residential structural observations.

DPC’s Steps to Success

Conceptual Design

Conceptual design outlines the function, systems and form of the project in collaboration with our client. We discuss the types of materials and explore any challenges that will need to be overcomed during the course of the project. This step is when schematic design documents are completed.

Collaborative Design

This all-important step is when our team works with the end client, architects, and other design professionals to coordinate our systems of design. Systems are finalized during this step and construction documents are developed so pricing can be completed by the contractor. Design development and construction documents are completed during this stage.

Value Engineering

During the Value Engineering phase, we use the architect's, client's, and general contractor's feedback to balance the general contractor's actual cost with the intent of the designed engineered systems. The goal is to provide a cost-effective and affordable solution that meets or exceeds code requirements.

Construction Administration

Construction administration takes place after the design has been completed, all drawings have been completed and approved by the local building department and construction begins. Our designers serve as an overseer of the project to ensure that it is built according to the design documents. We conduct periodic site visits to monitor progress and answer any questions. The goal is to verify that the general intention of the construction documents are being met in the field during construction. Where deficiencies are found, we coordinate with the contractors and designers to correct their work to meet the intended goals.

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About

Our design services stretch the boundaries of what is possible, and we consistently strive to be a leader in the environmentally responsible green building design. Our goal is to find the perfect balance between design and budget mindfulness without compromising safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Licensed in 36 states.

Testimonials

I have had the pleasure of working with Eric on several of our multi-family developments over the past few years. Eric's attention to detail and his strong knowledge of structural engineering have contributed to the successful completion of our projects. We enjoy working with Eric and have used him on some of our single family homes as well. I highly recommend him.

-Dennis Mitchell, AIA

Eric's work is thorough and accurate. Rigid scheduling is not an issue, as all work is completed within the required time frames.

-Henry True

Eric is a talented and creative engineer. In my past dealings with him he was able to develop and implement innovative solutions to a number of difficult and complex problems. He is very good at "critical thinking".

-Harry Pratt

Eric Criswell is a quality structural engineer in the hospitality field. He and his firm have been easy to work with and provide their professional services in a timely manner.

-Isaac Bishop

Eric was fabulous to work with - he always provides outstanding work in a professional manner and at a reasonable cost. I highly recommend Eric for his skills and his creative methods of accomplishing the job on time.

-Richard Peterson

Eric is a capable, competent engineer who is easy to work with.

-Clyde Patton

Eric is very knowlagebale in his his trade and very honest! He goes the extra mile to give the best service to his clients. Highly recommend his service as stuctual engineer.

-Faye Jones

I’m pleased to take this opportunity to recommend Eric Criswell with DPC Engineers. I have had the great privilege and opportunity to worked with Eric on variety of multifamily projects over the past 8 years. Eric’s vast knowledge of structural engineering has been key to provide a high quality product to our clients. Eric’s attention to detail and value engineering has been vital to our success as well. We at Shapiro and Company Architects are looking forward to working with Eric Criswell and the rest of his team at DPC Engineers on many more projects in the future.

-Reid Cullers

Eric has been amazing to work with on my projects. When there are questions or the inevitable issue in the field that comes up, he is a definite structural go-to guy to team up with to figure out a solution. In matters of needed additional details, Eric will get that information to you quickly. I look forward to working on more projects with him.

-Joyce Selina Love, AIA, NOMA

Professional, knowledgeable, and hospitable are some of the first few words that come to mind when thinking of Eric. Having worked with an architecture firm that collaborated on several projects with Eric's team, I can say he and his partners are truly a one of a kind resource in their field. Eric's ability to juggle multiple projects of ours and still be available for site inspections, questions, RFIs, and the growth of his firm always impressed me and brought confidence to the work we were doing. Above all of this, Eric strives to make time for everyone and to treat everyone with respect no matter where they are in their career journey- which is a great representation of character. I'd work in total assurance with Eric in any setting on any project.

-Jeremy Dollar