David L. Lowry, PE, SE

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Edmond, OK

David L. Lowry, PE, SE

FORENSIC ENGINEER

Edmond, OK

GET TO KNOW David L. Lowry, PE, SE

With more than three decades of experience in structural engineering, David Lowry, PE, SE, brings extensive expertise in structural design, forensic engineering, and expert testimony. Based in Edmond, Oklahoma, Mr. Lowry’s primary areas of expertise include structural damage assessments involving wind and tornado events, earthquakes, fires and explosions, roof collapses, vehicle and tree impacts, flood damage, construction defects, water intrusion, and foundation movement.

Mr. Lowry previously designed and constructed a wide range of projects including schools, medical facilities, government buildings, commercial and industrial structures, and places of worship. Across both forensic and design disciplines, he is recognized for thorough investigations, high‑quality reporting, project leadership, and mentoring of junior engineers.

Primary Areas of Consulting

Structural Evaluations

  • Residential, industrial, and commercial buildings
  • Concrete, steel, timber, and masonry structures
  • Wind damage
  • Moisture intrusion
  • Fire/explosion damage
  • Earthquake damage
  • Ice damming, snow loading
  • Code issues, material problems, and construction detailing

Roofing System Evaluations

  • Defects of manufacturing and installation
  • Damage assessments (e.g. wind, hail, and mechanical damage)
  • Code provisions

Geotechnical Evaluations

  • Foundation, basement and wall evaluations

General Civil Engineering

  • Building code compliance
  • Appraisals and cost evaluation

Memberships

Oklahoma Structural Engineers Association (OSEA)
-Charter Member, 1994
-Central Chapter President, 2004/officer for five years

Education

Bachelor of Architectural Engineering (with structural emphasis), Oklahoma State University,

Licensed Professional Engineer in the States of:

Arkansas – 16067 Oklahoma – 19809 (PE and SE) Texas – 102752

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