SMF Opens New Office in Charlotte, North Carolina

May 6, 2025

Virginia Beach, Virginia — Speight Marshall Francis ( d/b/a SMF Engineering), a leading provider of structural engineering services headquartered in Virginia Beach, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Charlotte, NC, marking an exciting chapter of growth and expanded service capabilities. This strategic expansion supports the firm’s continued commitment to serving clients across the mid-Atlantic and southeastern regions with responsive, high-quality engineering solutions.

Located at 3540 Toringdon Way, Suite 200, the new office will allow Speight Marshall Francis to better serve its growing client base and collaborate more closely on projects in the healthcare, industrial, aviation, higher education, multi-family and senior living market sectors. The location will also help strengthen their partnerships with architects, owners, contractors, developers and public agencies throughout the regions.

“This new office represents our ongoing commitment to investing in the communities we serve and supporting the long-term success of our clients in new markets,” said Jon Walesczyk, Vice-President and Principal Structural Engineer at Speight Marshall Francis. “We’re excited to expand our presence in Charlotte and bring our structural expertise closer to the heart of local development and innovation.”

The Charlotte office will offer the same full range of structural engineering services Speight Marshall Francis is known for, including design, inspection, analysis, construction documents, cost estimating, and consulting for both new construction and existing facilities in both the public and private sectors.

As the firm continues to grow, SMF remains focused on delivering thoughtful, safe, efficient, and reliable engineering solutions with an emphasis on collaboration, integrity, and technical excellence.

Charlotte Contact:
Doug Sweeney
Senior Structural Engineer and Charlotte Office Lead
704.641.1567
drs@smandf.com

Media Contact:
Kate Cerone
Marketing and Business Development Manager
757.427.1020
khc@smandf.com
www.smandf.com