Our blog covers topics of interest for our clients: public infrastructure construction and real estate development topics, municipal and state regulations, and smart and connected communities.
WGI shares in the 2026 FTBA Best in Construction Award for Community Awareness on the SR 932 Preservation and Extension project. Our design moved a year of construction through Hialeah and Hialeah Gardens without closing the corridor, and scheduled the work beside two Mater Academy campuses for summer break.
As our Policy Puzzle series comes to an end, explore how Maryland’s battery storage targets are reshaping local zoning and comprehensive planning and what these changes mean for the future of energy infrastructure in the state.
Discover how WGI helped transform a former industrial site into The Bond, a 341-unit luxury multifamily community in Northwest Austin, through integrated engineering solutions that support connectivity, mobility, and modern urban living.
WGI is proud to announce that Coriann Salas, PE, Vice President of Corporate Services, has been named President of ACEC-Florida. Her appointment places a WGI leader at the forefront of statewide advocacy and strategic leadership for Florida’s consulting engineering industry.
Mentorship shaped WGI’s Jacob Gonzalez’s career from day one. In this piece, he unpacks how mentorship drives innovation, client trust, and talent retention, and why it matters more than ever in an AI-driven industry.
Nick Campanile, PSM, joins WGI’s Geospatial Division as Strategic Growth Leader, bringing more than four decades of surveying, land management, and public-sector leadership experience to support the firm’s continued growth.
WGI has been named one of Tampa Bay’s largest employers, ranking No. 409 on the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s 2026 List out of more than 1,000 organizations across the region.
William Wachel, PE, joins WGI’s Austin, Texas office as Civil Market Leader, bringing 35 years of civil engineering experience in municipal infrastructure, land development, water and wastewater systems, and transportation projects throughout Texas and the Gulf Coast.
Behind every great score is a great team. WGI is proud to celebrate near-perfect FDOT performance evaluations across three PD&E studies spanning two districts and three project managers.
Explore how Virginia’s new battery storage legislation has shifted land use authority away from local governments and what these changes mean for the future of clean energy planning in the Commonwealth.
Dive in to see how WGI’s transportation team contributed to FDOT District 5 Central Florida Corridor Truck Parking Facilities, five new sites along the I-4 corridor that will add 917 truck parking spaces to one of Florida’s busiest freight routes.
Discover how WGI helped bring 3550 South Ocean to life, delivering integrated civil engineering and landscape architecture services for Palm Beach Island’s first new oceanfront condominium development in more than a decade.
Municipal planning is evolving through more precise, data-driven applications of policy, code, and technology. This blog explores how communities are refining their approaches to stay adaptable, align with infrastructure realities, and guide growth with greater clarity and confidence.
Florida’s freshwater wetlands and canal systems are among the state’s most important, and complex, natural and water resources. Explore how WGI helps clients navigate evolving regulations, multi-agency permitting requirements, protected species considerations, and environmental constraints to support successful project delivery while protecting Florida’s interconnected water resources.
The addition significantly enhances WGI’s structural engineering expertise and strengthens its presence in key infrastructure markets.
A forward-looking Q&A with Jeremiah Slaymaker, PSM, Director of Geospatial, exploring how WGI is transforming spatial data into actionable insight through advanced technology, scalable data strategies, and multidisciplinary collaboration across the evolving AEC landscape.
Discover how WGI helped bring The Republic Tower to life in downtown Austin, TX, delivering integrated infrastructure and permitting solutions for a landmark high-rise development that connects modern workplace design with one of the city’s most historic public spaces.
The addition strengthens WGI’s electrical, instrumentation and controls, supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA), and water/wastewater infrastructure expertise.
WGI is proud to receive the 2026 ACEC Florida Outstanding Special Project Award for our work supporting the Florida Department of Transportation’s Outdoor Advertising Program. Through the innovative use of lidar and geospatial technology, WGI is helping modernize billboard compliance and corridor management across the state while advancing safer, smarter infrastructure solutions.
YES Week returns! WGI celebrated its 54th Year of Exceptional Service by transforming offices across the country into “Area 54” during YES Week 2026.
WGI recently joined industry leaders and project owners at the 2026 DBIA Southeast Region Conference in Asheville, North Carolina, to explore the evolving future of Alternative Delivery. Learn more about how the event highlighted how innovation and partnership continue to shape successful infrastructure projects.
Parking technology is rapidly transforming parking facilities into smarter, more efficient assets that improve operations, enhance the customer experience, and help owners maximize revenue and long-term ROI.
Florida’s coastal wetlands and marine benthic resources are among the most ecologically valuable and highly regulated environments in the state. Explore how WGI helps clients navigate complex permitting frameworks and environmental constraints to deliver resilient, compliant coastal projects that balance development with long-term ecosystem protection.
WGI is proud to receive a 2026 IPMI Awards of Excellence Honorable Mention for our work on the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s (JTA) Ultimate Urban Circulator (U²C) Bay Street Innovation Corridor. The recognition highlights the project’s innovation in autonomous mobility and reinforces WGI’s commitment to shaping smarter, more connected transportation systems for the future.
Discover how WGI is helping agencies navigate FDOT’s updated PD&E policy, and learn how strategic planning and feasibility analysis can keep critical infrastructure projects moving forward.
Discover how WGI helped bring University Park at Florida Atlantic University to life, creating a modern, amenity-rich student housing community designed to enhance campus living and redefine the off-campus experience in South Florida.
WGI was proud to be recognized at the 2026 ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards Gala for our work on the Jacksonville Transportation Authority’s groundbreaking Ultimate Urban Circulator (U²C) Bay Street Innovation Corridor and Autonomous Innovation Center. The national recognition highlights WGI’s continued leadership in delivering innovative transportation solutions that are shaping the future of urban mobility.
A forward-looking Q&A with Marc Remmert, PE, Vice President and Buildings Division Leader, exploring how WGI is navigating increasing project complexity, advancing technical innovation, and positioning its multidisciplinary teams to lead across high-growth sectors in the evolving AEC landscape.
Marc Hamel joins WGI’s Raleigh office as Transportation Planning Manager, enhancing the firm’s expertise in North Carolina’s evolving transportation planning landscape.
What if aging water infrastructure could be restored without major disruption? Learn how trenchless technologies and real-world applications are helping Texas communities build resilient, cost-effective systems.
WGI’s UAS team recently participated in FDOT’s Disaster Response Team training at SunTrax, helping strengthen drone-based emergency response capabilities across the state.
Jibrael “Jib” Ahmad, LSLS, RPLS, PLS, LS, CFM, joins WGI’s Geospatial Division as Senior Operations Manager, supporting the firm’s strategic growth and technical leadership across the region.
WGI associates joined thousands of South Florida professionals at the 2026 Lexus Corporate Run in West Palm Beach, showcasing a strong commitment to wellness and company culture. Explore how the event highlighted what it means to live out WGI’s core values both on and off the course!
When it comes to delivering a successful project, most Owners focus on assembling the right team. The more consequential decision is how that team is structured. Discover how a Prime Delivery model consolidates accountability, reduces risk, and protects project intent from concept through construction.
Tom Unruh, PE, joins WGI’s Buildings Division as Director, MEP Engineering, strengthening the firm’s growing leadership in the evolving Texas AEC market.
WGI partnered with the American Planning Association (APA) to help develop Complete Streets: The Next Generation (PAS Report 609), a comprehensive guide to modern multimodal street design, community engagement, and evolving transportation needs.
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