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We help protect buildings from the elements through expert analysis, practical solutions, and clear, evidence-based reporting.
We investigate structural failures and construction issues with expert analysis, practical solutions, and clear, evidence-based reporting.
We restore aging or damaged structures with expert assessment, thoughtful design, and practical support from start to finish.
We support legal and insurance teams with expert analysis, clear communication, and credible testimony grounded in real-world engineering experience.
We help clients navigate complex accessibility codes with expert guidance, practical recommendations, and a clear path to confident, code-compliant spaces.
We help insurers, attorneys, and property owners resolve claims with expert evaluations, practical insights, and clear, defensible engineering documentation.
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Theresa Rief is a Client Services Manager based in our Dallas, Texas office. She is focused on building strong, long-term partnerships through clear communication and trusted service.
She works closely with clients to understand their goals and ensure a seamless experience from start to finish.
Outside of work, Theresa is an avid golfer, a sports enthusiast, and enjoys spending time with her dog, Riley Rose.
Jordan leads our structural engineering group and has extensive experience with forensics assessments with expert witness support, insurance claims for storm related damage, and producing designed repairs for all types of commercial and residential structures.
He has experience with assessing and providing repair drawings for structural components, roofing, building envelope, exterior cladding, terrace and balcony, below grade, parking garage, and working with clients on tiered solutions for repairs. Jordan’s experience also includes providing third-party consulting design reviews for new and existing buildings.
Jordan retains a bachelors of science in Architectural Engineering – Structural Option from the University of Wyoming and holds an NCEES record with P.E. licenses in numerous state jurisdictions.
Andy Dryden joined Higgins & Associates in 2025 as the Senior Construction Consultant for the firm. In addition to providing support for construction related field activities, Andy also serves as support for cost estimating. Andy’s technical expertise includes over two decades of experience as a Senior Director of Construction for multi-family assets. He is experienced applying these skills across structural, roofing, building envelope, civil and redevelopment projects. Andy can easily interface with engineers, architects, contractors and owners key stakeholders. His extensive experience with insurance restoration and capital projects from the perspective of a owners representative make him valuable supporting litigation and insurance related projects.
Andy has managed multi-million dollar insurance, elective rehabilitation, asset preservation and redevelopment work for over 20 years, encompassing residential, multi-family, retail and commercial projects. His attention to detail, and high standard for keeping projects within budget and on schedule earns the respect of those he has conducted business with.
Along with his extensive experience and technical knowledge, Andy has led the implementation of customized project management systems at two multi-family REITS. He is also experienced operating Matterport, a 3D rendering platform, BlueBeam, ProCore and Constructware. Andy has also led the roll-out of product and document standardization at his previous companies.
