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Mulhern & Kulp is a full service structural engineering firm with a unique specialty in residential wood-frame design. We customize our services to meet our clients needs, however big or small. With every project, we aim to demonstrate, through our service and expertise, that we are an asset and long-term partner to our clients. Our projects range from: additions, historical renovations, single-family homes, low and mid-rise residential/mixed-use buildings, and commercial buildings. Our operations cover the entire East Coast with our offices conveniently located in suburban Philadelphia. |
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Michael
Mulhern, P.E. Principal mmulhern@mulhernkulp.com Mike is the son of a hands-on custom home builder who became a skilled carpenter foreman. After college, he spent a few years working as a building contractor. With a desire to combine his education with his experience, Mike hung up his hammer and began his career as a structural engineer. He received his Bachelors and Masters Degree in Civil Engineering from Widener University. Mike is an Adjunct Professor of Engineering for Widener University. |
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Joseph
A. Kulp, P.E. Principal jkulp@mulhernkulp.com Joe has dedicated his entire professional career to residential wood-frame design. Over the years, he has worked with architects, production builders, custom builders, and developers in 21 states. He received his Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering from Penn State University. Joe currently is the Education Committee Chairman for the HBA of Bucks/Montgomery Counties of Pennsylvania. |
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Stephen
D. Ives, P.E. Associate/Project Manager sives@mulhernkulp.com Steve has developed an extensive resume of nationwide residential wood-frame design experience since graduating from Drexel University with Bachelors Degrees in both Civil and Architectural Engineering. He has been involved in just about every type of wood frame residential project - from high-end custom homes to production homes to mid-rise multi-family multi-story apartment buildings. Steve also manages the firm's Information Technology needs. |
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Christopher
K. Scharff, P.E. Project Manager cscharff@mulhernkulp.com Chris has extensive experience in the structural analysis and design of traditional, commercial and multi-story buildings. He graduated from Villanova University with a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering. His resume of project experience includes: office buildings, shopping centers, institutional, and mid-rise residential buildings using various construction materials including structural steel, light gage metal, masonry, precast plank, reinforced concrete, and wood framing. |
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Bert Coelho, P.E. – Project Manager bcoelho@mulhernkulp.com Bert has extensive experience in a wide range of building projects, including: residential, commercial, institutional, and rehabilitation projects. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil and Architectural Engineering from Drexel University. The types of projects that Bert has managed and designed include: mid-rise & high-rise residential buildings, retail centers, office buildings, university structures, custom homes, production single family homes & townhomes. |
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Rick Woywod – Director of Inspections rwoywod@mulhernkulp.com Rick is an ICC Certified Residential Building Inspector with an Associate Degree in Engineering. He brings 27 years of inspection experience in the single family & multi-family housing markets, as well as in the commercial & industrial construction industries. His strengths include the ability to accurately diagnose construction and warranty deficiencies and to provide practical repairs. |
Scott March – Senior Project Engineer James
G. Friling, P.E. Project Engineer Richard J. Morton, P.E. Project Engineer Diane H. Brady - Office Manager |
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