About Platform Engineering
In Platform Engineering and Consulting, we provide engineering services including designing drawings for new residential and commercial projects and providing forensic engineering services to resolve claims and testify in storm related and construction defect issues. We assess structural integrity of the buildings and opine with verbal and written reports. We have the required licenses and certificates, and our experts are shield with years of experience in providing engineering and construction services to property owners, architects and insurance companies.
- Our Story
Why Platform Engineering And Consulting Exists
Platform Engineering was established to address a persistent gap in the DFW structural engineering market: the need for a technically proficient, multi-state licensed firm that operates with the responsiveness of a dedicated partner rather than a large bureaucratic practice.
The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex sits on some of the most challenging soil conditions in the country. Expansive clay soils shift with every drought cycle and rain event, cracking foundations and compromising structural integrity. Severe hailstorms cause billions in damage annually across the region. And the pace of development — residential subdivisions, commercial corridors, mixed-use projects — continues to accelerate, placing increasing demand on the engineering firms that support this growth.
Platform Engineering was built to meet that demand. From residential additions and foundation repair in Denton County to commercial tilt-wall design in Tarrant County and forensic investigations across the metroplex, our firm delivers the full spectrum of structural engineering services. We are not a generalist firm that occasionally handles structural work. Structural engineering is all we do, and every project benefits from that singular focus.
Our PE licenses span nine states, enabling us to serve clients on projects that cross jurisdictional boundaries without the delays associated with reciprocal licensing. Whether your project is a single-family renovation in Flower Mound or a commercial development requiring remote engineering services in another state, Platform Engineering has the licensing infrastructure to deliver.
- Principal Engineer, Platform Engineering
Ammar AL-Salami, PE
Ammar AL-Salami, PE, is the founder and principal engineer of Platform Engineering. A licensed Professional Engineer with active registrations across nine states, Ammar brings direct technical oversight to every project the firm undertakes — from residential foundation design in North Texas to commercial structural analysis for multi-state clients.
His engineering practice spans the full range of structural disciplines: residential and commercial design, foundation engineering for DFW’s expansive clay soil conditions, forensic investigation of hail, wind, and moisture damage, load-bearing wall modifications, and permit-ready engineering drawings for contractors and architects. Ammar is also an FAA Part 107 certified drone pilot, integrating aerial assessment capabilities into the firm’s inspection and forensic services.
Platform Engineering reflects Ammar’s commitment to delivering technically rigorous, PE-stamped engineering without the bureaucratic overhead of larger firms. Under his leadership, the firm has built a reputation for responsive communication, fast turnaround, and drawings that are ready for permit on first submission.
- Structural feasibility assessment for your specific property and ADU concept
- Foundation design for slab-on-grade, pier and beam, or post-tension systems appropriate to DFW soil conditions
- Floor, wall, and roof framing design with member sizing and connection details
- Lateral load analysis for wind resistance per the adopted Texas building code
- Evaluation of existing structure capacity (for garage conversions and additions)
- PE-stamped structural calculations and construction drawings
- Permit-ready document package formatted for your local building department
- Plan review response and construction phase support
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What Our Clients Say About Platform Engineering
Contractors, architects, and property owners across the DFW metroplex count on us for accurate engineering, responsive communication, and sealed deliverables that arrive when promised — not weeks later.
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Whether you need a foundation designed for North Texas soil conditions, a forensic investigation for an insurance claim, structural drawings for a commercial buildout, or a PE-stamped beam calculation for a renovation — Platform Engineering is prepared to deliver. Request your proposal today or contact us directly.