David Mallory

HCI-C, PE, FAACDP

Senior Managing Engineer

Biography

David Mallory is a Senior Managing Engineer at YA Group with nearly 20 years of experience specializing in property damage investigations, loss valuation, and code application, as well as providing remediation support. He is a key member of the Construction Consulting team.

David was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where he served for 10 years and managed both small- and large-scale construction projects. Before joining YA Group, he worked as a project manager and site engineer for a development firm in central Ohio.

David’s combined military and civilian experience provides a strong foundation for delivering accurate evaluations and practical solutions for complex property damage matters.

Credentials

  • HCI-C | HAAG Certified Inspector - Commercial
  • PE | Professional Engineer
  • FAACDP | FAA Certified Drone Pilot
  • HCI-R | HAAG Certified Inspector - Residential

Representative Consulting Assignments

  • Natural Gas Pumping Station | St. Clairsville, OH | Examine station pad to determine cause of soil subsidence.
  • Examine Stormwater System | Columbus, OH | Examination of storm water lines and manholes to determine cause of water blockage.
  • Roof Collapse in Manufacturing Facility | Toledo, OH | Examine manufacturing facility to determine scope of damage following tow motor impact to column.
  • Examine Foundation | Medina, OH | Examination of building foundation to determine cause of cracking.
  • Damage to Retaining Wall | Cincinnati, OH | Examine displaced retaining wall following a rain event.
  • Examine Residential Roof for Storm Damage | Youngstown, OH | Examination of dwelling roof to identify damage and determine the cause of damage observed.
  • Builders Risk, Kent State University | New Philadelphia, OH | Examine tower that fell during construction.
  • Examine Bridge | Mansfield, OH | Examination of bridge framing to determine scope of damage following vehicle impact.
  • Examine Commercial Roof for Storm Damage | Sandusky, OH | Examination of building roof to identify damage and determine the cause of damage observed.
  • Examine Driveway | Columbus, OH | Examination of driveway for code and industry compliance.
  • Determine Cause of Moisture Damage in Aquatic Facility | Dayton, OH | Examine interior and exterior of aquatic facility to determine the source of moisture leading to corrosion of roof framing.
  • Examine Installation of Stone Veneer | Dover, OH | Examine building to determine source of water resulting in damage to wood framing behind masonry veneer.
  • Examine Building, Post Vehicle Impact | Cleveland, OH | Examine building following impact by vehicle to determine scope of damage.
  • Examine Grain Silo | Fremont, OH | Examination of grain silo to determine cause of damage to walls.
  • Structural Evaluation of Building, Post Explosion | Cleveland, OH | Examine structural components of building damaged by a fire.
  • Examine Roof for Construction Damage | Akron, OH | Examine roof of property damaged by neighboring construction project.
  • Structural Evaluation of Building, Post Fire | Grove City, OH | Examine structural components of building damaged by a fire.
  • Water Treatment Facility | Canton, OH | Examination of WTF to determine cause of lift station failure.
  • Examine Levee | Kanab, UT | Examine levee that failed during spring thaw.
  • Determine Cause of Water Runoff | Westerville, OH | Examine construction site to determine source of water flow onto neighboring properties.

Professional Experience

  • 2026 - Current | Senior Managing Engineer | YA Group
  • 2020 - 2026 | Senior Project Manager | YA Engineering Services
  • 2007 - 2020 | Consulting Engineer | Engineering Design & Testing
  • 2006 - 2007 | Project Engineer | WD & Associates
  • 2002 - 2006 | Project Engineer | Highland Management Group
  • 1992 - 2002 | U.S. Army Officer | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Area of Practice

  • ADA Compliance Assessment
  • Bridge Engineering
  • Building Code Upgrade Review
  • Building Envelope
  • Condition Assessment
  • Construction Administration
  • Damage Assessment
  • Failure Analysis
  • Historic Preservation
  • Infrared Thermography
  • Litigation Support
  • Non-Destructive Testing
  • Repair and Rehabilitation Design
  • Repair Cost Estimating
  • Roofing
  • Structural Analysis

Education

  • United States Military Academy - B.S. - Civil Engineering & Human Factors Engineering

Affiliations

  • American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Licenses

  • PE70469 - Ohio - Professional Engineer