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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.
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By: Mary Jean McCarthy-Tapp, AIA, NCARB, ICC-Certified Accessibility Inspector & Plans Examiner Most architects and designers that work on multi-family projects are familiar with the accessibility requirements of the International Building Code…
Mary Jean McCarthy-Tapp has joined Higgins & Associates to lead our growing portfolio of services focusing on Building Envelope and Assessibility. Mary Jean, AIA, NCARB, has over 25 years of experience as…
Higgins & Associates, Inc is very proud to be a 2023 Gold Level Sponsor for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Community Associations Institute. We are a Presenting Sponsor for…
Connecting with clients and partners It was great to connect with our clients and partners at the Community Associations Institute Rocky Mountain Chapter 3rd Annual Summer Social. We're so fortunate…
We had a great time last week hosting our new and existing adjuster clients at the Breckenridge Brewery in Littleton, CO. You missed a great event if you weren't able…
Matt Blackmer, M.S., P.E. and Rachel Schmitt, M.S., P.E., CDT are featured in the latest issue of the Community Association Institue Common Interests magazine. See their article on Preventative Maintenance for…
Higgins & Associates, Inc. is very pleased to announce that Canaan Forslund, EIT, RRO has joined our team as a Forensic Specialist. A graduate of the Colorado School of Mines…
Higgins & Associates, Inc. is honored to announce the promotion of Rachel Schmidt, MS, PE, CDT to Senior Project Engineer, effective immediately. Rachel has been invaluable in helping our company…
Higgins & Associates, Inc. is honored to announce the promotion of Tyler W. Fauth, P.E. to Senior Project Engineer, effective immediately. Tyler came to Higgins & Associates in 2020, and…
Higgins & Associates is honored to have been selected to support a community enhancement project for Cinnimon Courtyard Homes in Arapahoe County. We will be providing engineering testing and design…
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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.
