The best creative solutions are practical.
This second value of ours reflects the basics of our philosophy, which is integrating the aspects of both a design and engineering mentality. We aim to walk the fine line of embracing creativity and practicality as a firm and find this approach to be most rewarding for our clients. This core value ensures that those we partner with not only get fresh and innovative designs, but also solutions that serve their intended purposes pragmatically.
Our team worked closely with the client to design the full site and building for Jim ‘N Nick’s BBQ. This project involved a high level of coordination through all phases, especially permitting and site design phases in the Denver market. It was fulfilling to see the final project come to life with the authentic wood and brick exterior finishes beside the iconic backdrop of the Rocky Mountains.
Come see us at our next career fair stops for this season! Our team will be hitting TN Tech and UT Knoxville later this week and we can’t wait to meet you. Don’t forget to grab a D and E cup with some merch when you stop by!!
Our President & Interior Design team had the opportunity to travel to California recently to visit ongoing projects. While there, they got to perform a progress check at a new-build Buffalo Wild Wings location in Torrance that is nearing completion.
Progress checks are an important part of the process and help ensure that the construction is going smoothly. Being on site allowed the team to check in with the general contractor and clarify any questions he had, as well as walk through the space and ensure that the details and finishes were installed according to the provided construction documents. We can’t wait to see how this project turns out!
We had a blast at our annual outing at the Nashville Sounds game! Can’t beat the pregame setup at Von Elrod’s just next door. It was great to get out of the office and enjoy the beautiful weather together!
This week we enjoyed visiting the recently opened BWW Go nestled right in the heart of downtown Akron, OH. It was fulfilling to see the corner entry illuminated as a beacon to draw guests inside. We enjoyed collaborating with franchisee Steve Grube and CCS construction to see this space come to life!
DandE welcomes Josiah Schelling! Josiah is a 5th year student at The University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design and will be interning with us this summer. Josiah showcased some great 3D modeling skills in his portfolio and are excited to have him on the team!
We are excited to have Clara Arcement join team DandE! Clara graduated from University of Alabama with a degree in Architectural Engineering. Her training fits well with the structural and architectural services offered at DandE. We know she will love Nashville and the surrounding area and thrilled to have her join the team!
D and E welcomes Brayden Gries to the civil engineering team! Brayden lives in Nashville and is working to complete his degree from University of Alabama later this year. We are excited to have him as an intern for the summer and to be a part of team D and E!
Design and Engineering, Inc. an Architectural, Civil and Structural Engineering firm located in Franklin, Tennessee is pleased to announce that Ben Setlock and Will Craig have been named as shareholders of the firm. Design and Engineering, Inc. is recognized for providing design services for clients in the hospitality industry in forty-nine states. The promotions of these two talented individuals adds to both the Architectural and Civil/Structural foundation of the firm.
We are pleased to recognize Ben and Will for their passion for design excellence, commitment to our clients and this firm and their continued enthusiasm to build on and enrich the team culture and values of D and E.
Ben Setlock received his B.S. of Architecture from Kent State University in 2008 and Master of Architecture in 2009. His tenure with D and E began in January of 2011 as an Architectural Intern. In 2018 he moved near his hometown in Pennsylvania. However, in 2021 Ben returned to DandE and continues to work remotely from PA. Ben gained his first architectural licensure in Pennsylvania in August of 2017. He has designed and managed projects such as Buffalo Wild Wings, Arby’s, Captain D’s, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Hooters, O’Charley’s, Tractor Supply and Dick’s Last Resort. He is appreciated by those clients for his dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to each project. Ben is NCARB Certified and received the Eagle Scout Award.
Will Craig received his B.S., in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Tennessee Technological University in May 2012. His studies included a dual focus in Environmental/Water Resources and Structural Engineering. He is the son of James A. Craig, founder (1978) of Design and Engineering, Inc. Will began working part time with D and E while attending Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tennessee. He joined Design and Engineering full time in January of 2015 as an Engineer in Training. He received his initial PE licensure in Kentucky in 2017 and now has licensure in Kentucky and Tennessee as well. Recent projects include Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bricktop’s, Caliber Collision, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Aspen Dental, Buff City Soap, Church’s Chicken and M.L. Rose. Will is a member of Kapa Sigma, ASCE, and is Level II certified by TNEPSC.