Cornerstone Structural Engineering

Sheltering Life, Supporting Client Success

We promote our clients’ success by providing serviceable designs that are founded on extensive analysis and experience. By using our expertise to equip and inform our clients, we give them the understanding that allows them to choose the best course of action. By combining advanced 3D modeling and design with highly personalized service, we give our clients a vision of the end result, allowing them to make changes in the design process and adapt the plan to best fit their project.

One unique aspect of Cornerstone Structural Engineering is that our engineers can get licensed to perform structural engineering on any project, in any state. Our advanced structural engineering licensure has given us the ability to take on our client’s projects no matter where they are in the U.S. undefined

Here at Cornerstone, we operate on the core values of integrity, simplicity and a commitment to developing excellence. We strive to live out these principles by putting the client first and educating them in a straightforward manner that eliminates confusion and allows them to make the right decision. We chase excellence by using every project as an opportunity to improve ourselves and our craft, ensuring that our clients always get our best.

The Cornerstone Team

 

John Riordan, P.E., S.E., M.A.SCE

President/Structural Engineer

Education

B.S. Civil Engineering
University of Arkansas 2006 - Magna Cum Laude

Registrations

Registered Professional Engineer in Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, Mississippi
Registered Structural Engineer in Illinois, Oklahoma, Arizona, Nebraska, Colorado

Fields of Experience

A practicing structural engineer for over thirteen years, John has developed extensive experience in many facets of structural engineering, including new construction, renovations, and additions to existing structures. Experienced in a variety of industries, John has worked on projects within power plants, food process industries, steel industries, and various manufacturing firms. These projects have required proficiency in analysis of existing structures, renovation design, process line design and sequence upgrades,equipment platform analysis and design, and new additions to existing plants.Along with industry and manufacturing, John has also worked on projects for churches,for the educational and government sectors, for civil water containment structures and storm shelters. Contact John today to discuss how Cornerstone Structural Engineering can set you up for success.

Professional Memberships

  • Structural Engineers Association of Arkansas (SEAoAR) member and board director
  • Structural Engineers Association of Arkansas (SEAoAR) Special Inspection Committee member
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) member
  • Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) member
  • American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) member

What our customers are saying....

"John Riordan (Cornerstone Structural Engineering, Inc.) has completed several structural projects for me in the past. From a technical standpoint, the analysis, drawing packages and design work have been complete and accurate. The work is accomplished in a timely manner and professionally done. I recommend using Cornerstone for structural design and analysis."

L.Griffin, PE

"John delivers very high quality and detailed work with a level of customer service and collaboration that truly sets him a level above."

Shad Roe
Project Manager

"John and I have been friends and shared business concepts and solutions for over 5 years. I trust him for his knowledge base, personal integrity, and straight forward approach in problem solving. If I or my company needed an engineer, John would be my first phone call.."

Dan Schweider
Broker/Owner
Twin Oak Realty, Inc

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