Blair, Church & Flynn, a consulting engineering firm headquartered in Clovis, California, has expanded its capabilities with a dedicated sports design team aimed at developing high-performance athletic facilities. 

The initiative brings former NFL stars David and Derek Carr on board as design partners, contributing athlete-focused expertise to enhance performance, safety, and community engagement in facility design.

The partnership integrates the Carr brothers’ firsthand athletic experience with the firm’s engineering and design expertise. Their involvement ensures facilities meet both practical performance needs and community-focused goals. The sports design team combines landscape architects, engineers, and collegiate-level athletes to deliver integrated solutions that energise athletes, coaches, and spectators alike.

Blair, Church & Flynn’s track record includes designing athletic environments for high schools, colleges, and public agencies. Recent projects in California include Clovis Unified’s Clovis North, Buchanan, and Clovis East high schools, as well as the Aquatics Center at Fresno State. The firm leverages decades of experience to deliver functional, innovative, and engaging sports facilities.

The initiative reflects a growing trend in the engineering sector where cross-disciplinary input—from professional athletes, architects, and engineers—shapes facility design to optimise performance and safety while supporting community objectives. With six offices across the Western U.S., Blair, Church & Flynn positions itself as a leading consultancy capable of delivering projects that blend technical precision with user-focused outcomes.

Founded in 1958, the Native American-owned firm continues to strengthen its design and engineering capabilities, providing clients with expert guidance on complex projects and contributing to facilities that foster athletic development, education, and community interaction.

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