Forma Engineering

Forma Engineering Forma Engineering is your real estate and building engineer in Columbus & Central Ohio. Call (614) 418-7200.

Inspections, structural design, forensic investigations, capital planning & building consulting — straight answers, no surprises, done on time.

This roof is getting a fresh set of shingles. Notice the difference in appearance! We are helping our client manage thi...
08/28/2026

This roof is getting a fresh set of shingles. Notice the difference in appearance! We are helping our client manage this large complicated re-roofing project.

We successfully identified the scope of the damaged building components following the vehicle collision. Most importantl...
08/14/2026

We successfully identified the scope of the damaged building components following the vehicle collision. Most importantly, we were able to provide a same-day authorization for the business to safely reopen to customers.

Flat 2x used as a beam. We helped this client identify that foundation "repair work" being done was not completed to com...
08/04/2026

Flat 2x used as a beam. We helped this client identify that foundation "repair work" being done was not completed to common standards.

07/24/2026

Forma Engineering is your real estate and building engineer, serving Columbus and all of Central
Ohio. Should you buy it, sell it, open up that wall, or wait on that repair? We give buyers, sellers,
property owners, and associations the straight answers they need to make the call — and avoid the
expensive surprises that catch people off guard.

We’re a full-service building consultancy, and our expertise goes well beyond structural work. Our
licensed professional engineers provide structural inspections, home and building inspections,
expert witness services, forensic investigations, capital and maintenance planning, capital needs
assessments, and capital project management — including specifications, bidding, administration,
and quality control. On the design side, we plan and detail load-bearing wall removals, retaining
wall design, building additions, renovations, and alterations — safe, efficient, and code-compliant
every time.

The result: reports clear enough to act on, and designs that get built right the first time — no red
tags, no costly do-overs, no surprises waiting down the road. Picture the wall gone and your kitchen
finally open and full of light, the addition your family has been waiting for, or the sale that closes
without a hitch. And for association boards, we keep it simple: one clear plan, straight talk, and a
project handled start to finish so it barely touches your time. Because we know your project can’t sit
around waiting, we get it done on time. Request a free proposal at formaengineers.com or call (614)
418-7200.

This photo shows three installation issues with the steel I-beams reinforcing a bowing foundation wall:1️⃣The gap betwee...
07/17/2026

This photo shows three installation issues with the steel I-beams reinforcing a bowing foundation wall:

1️⃣The gap between each beam and the wall has not been filled with mortar.  As a result, the bowing wall exerts a point load on the middle of each beam instead of spreading the load along its entire length.

2️⃣The blocking is only in one joist bay and does not extend up to the subfloor. This transfers the beam's load into the bottom of the floor joists, potentially causing them to bend and rotate.

3️⃣The blocking between the top of some of the beams and the first floor joist is missing. This breaks the load path and may allow the wall to continue bowing and bending the beams.

We reported these and other defects to the client for this inspection and provided recommendations for improving the foundation wall reinforcement. Our report provided him with clear guidance on how to perform the necessary work.

Following a structural inspection, we designed a post to support a deflected girder beam in the basement. This beam was ...
06/19/2026

Following a structural inspection, we designed a post to support a deflected girder beam in the basement. This beam was contributing to plaster cracks and floor movement throughout the home.
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We reviewed some work completed by a contractor to stiffen up the wood framing. We found that in some locations the stee...
06/08/2026

We reviewed some work completed by a contractor to stiffen up the wood framing. We found that in some locations the steel beam that was supposed to support EVERY wood joist did not actually do so.

Forma Engineering’s structural inspections often turn into foundation repairs or reinforcements. Forma Engineers is avai...
05/19/2026

Forma Engineering’s structural inspections often turn into foundation repairs or reinforcements. Forma Engineers is available to consult throughout the entire process.

We have exciting news to share — we have a new name!Introducing Forma Engineering.Same team. Same owners. Same commitmen...
04/20/2026

We have exciting news to share — we have a new name!

Introducing Forma Engineering.

Same team. Same owners. Same commitment to delivering reliable, professional real estate engineering services right here in Central Ohio.

Whether you're owning, buying, selling, investing, or developing, our team is ready to assist with all your real estate engineering needs — from structural assessments and inspections to reserve studies and beyond.

📞 614-418-7200
📧 [email protected]
📍 1075 Beecher Crossing N, Suite D · Gahanna, OH 43230

We're grateful for your continued trust and support. The best is yet to come — under a new name!

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1075 Beecher Crossing N, Suite D
Gahanna, OH
43230

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Monday 7:30am - 5:15pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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