McElhaney Structural Engineers is a structural engineering firm in Reno, Nevada that has built a reputation as one of the top structural engineering firms in the West. The firm is known for civil structural engineering services including structural design and analysis, seismic evaluations, value analysis/value engineering, and 3D building information modeling (BIM), all with the goal of creating safer structures for a hazardous world.
What We Do
BPD is a unified, full service general contracting firm. We bring innovative, cost effective and total quality management systems to bring your dream project into reality.
Some specific services of Big Picture Development (BPD) include:
Development
- Architectural collaboration
- Engineering expertise integration
- Sustainable design recommendations
- Cost-effective design solutions
- Aesthetic and functional balance
- Regulatory compliance guidance
Pre-Construction
- Project scope definition
- Timeline development
- Resource allocation planning
- Risk assessment
- Stakeholder communication strategy
- Preliminary budget estimation
- Site-specific foundation planning
- Soil analysis integration
- Load-bearing calculations
- Seismic consideration designs
Construction
- Custom metal building design
- Efficient fabrication process
- Expert on-site assembly
- Quality material sourcing
- Structural integrity assurance
- Timely project completion
- Efficient structural solutions
- Durability and longevity focus
- On-site supervision
- Subcontractor management
- Progress monitoring and reporting
- Change order processing
- Safety protocol enforcement
- Regulatory compliance oversight
Project Close Out
- Comprehensive project management
- Single-point responsibility
- Streamlined communication
- Budget and schedule adherence
- Quality control throughout
- Hassle-free client experience
Key Personnel
Brett McElhaney, MBA, MS, PE, SE
President
Brett is a visionary structural engineer and member of the Cherokee Nation whose first career was spent working in psychology. Brett’s unique blend of construction expertise, sensitivity to the human condition, and a personal penchant for “doing what’s right” for clients, communities, and concerned stakeholders make him a “psychologist of the built environment.” Since the early 2000s, Brett has engineered, conducted seismic evaluations, and performed due diligence assessments across a wide variety of projects built of wood, concrete, masonry, and steel in a wide range of built environments, including office and retail, warehouse and logistics centers, industrial, medical, residential. Brett’s working relationships include owners, contractors, developers, architects, tribes, and municipalities.
In addition to leading McElhaney Structural Engineers, Brett also serves as adjunct faculty for the University of Nevada, Reno Civil Engineering department, where he teaches structural steel design. He is a board member of the Structural Engineers Association of Central California and holds the Civil/Structural seat on the Sparks, Nevada Board of Appeals for Building Code Issues.
Matthew G. Allen, BS
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew is the Chief Operating Officer of MSE, AIS, and BPD, having begun at American Innovative Structures in 2017. His skillset includes estimating, project management, 2D and 3D drawing renderings in AutoCAD, supervision of structural and architectural welding staff, and more. He is in charge of the day-to-day operations at BPD, and works with Brett on business matters such as development and expansion. Matthew also works with the up-and-coming employees at BPD, giving them opportunities to grow, and strives to maintain a positive work environment. He holds a Bachelor of Science and Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Nevada Reno, which he earned in May 2016.
Justin Quibell, BS, EIT
Project Manager/Lead Estimator
Justin joined BPD in April 2018 as a Project Manager and Lead Estimator. He graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Minor in Business Administration in May 2019. He has been involved with the Service Learning STEM K-12 Outreach Project, a STEM education program that shares the importance of engineering with young people. Justin brings knowledge of teaching, communicating and coordinating different facets of engineering. His daily duties encompass designing and inputting dimensions for projects, liaising with multiple parties to ensure all components are obtained, and drafting and negotiating contracts, among many other things.
Tairen McLinden
Administrative Assistant
Sister companies
AIS is a Native American-owned firm located in Reno, Nevada focusing on making the connection between manufacturers, clients, and construction services. They have completed projects throughout the west coast and beyond, and embrace the team player and big picture viewpoint to complete each project with the utmost quality possible.
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