Enthusiasm for Engineering: Northeast Florida Construction Career Days 2022
WGI participated in the 8th annual Construction Career Days in Jacksonville, FL, where 2500 students got to learn about and engage in various AEC-related activities.
The WGI Blog
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.
Project Spotlight: Electra Hospital Expansion (Electra, TX)
WGI’s structural engineering team was tasked with providing the building framing design, gravity design, and lateral design for the recently completed 10,000 s.f expansion of the Electra Hospital in Electra, Texas.
Wekiva Parkway Segment 6 Project Overview
WGI’s Senior Vice President of Transportation, Nancy Clements, was on-site at the Wekiva Parkway Segment 6 Project to discuss the environmentally sensitive Wekiva River and all the unique features of the project.
WGI’s Tampa Office Hosts STEM Scavenger Hunt For Students During Engineers Week
What better way to kick off Engineers Week 2022 than by hosting a STEM scavenger hunt for a group of local middle school students, which is exactly what our Tampa office did!
Event Recap: 2022 ACEC-FL Engineering Excellence Awards Banquet
WGI was honored to be the only firm to receive two Engineering Excellence Awards at this year’s EEA banquet.
Notable Changes in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (10th vs 11th Edition)
Developers should be aware of these impactful changes in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) newly released 11th edition Trip Generation Manual.
WGI Supporting Students: Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation
WGI was in full attendance for Orange Park Junior High School’s Career Day Expo where our associates got the opportunity to influence and inspire the future generation while showcasing some of our latest engineering technology.
Equity, Infrastructure, and Electrification: Our Takeaways from TRB 2022
Transportation professionals from around the world recently gathered for the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting in Washington, DC. Here are the biggest takeaways that will color our perspective on transportation and mobility issues in 2022 and beyond.
Explained: City of Austin IECC 2021 Power Code Updates (VIDEO)
In this second episode of a four-part series, we discuss how power design and controls will affect building designers and developers in Austin, TX.
Event Recap: Leadership Tampa Bay – Ports & Transportation Day
Leadership Tampa Bay held its annual Ports and Transportation program day for the Class of 2022 in Tampa’s Channel District.
A Day in the Life of a Construction Graduate Engineer
In this installment of our “A Day in the Life” video series, we got to tag along with Arturo Aguilar, a graduate engineer based in our Austin, TX office.
WGI Ventures Acquires Streamline Technologies
The acquisition supports our commitment to sustainability and resiliency, and it builds upon our core capabilities in civil engineering, water resources, drainage engineering, and environmental engineering.
WGI’s Geospatial Team Adds New High-Speed/Performance Mobile lidar Mapping System
WGI continues its investments in the latest cutting-edge technologies with the addition of the RIEGL VMX-2HA to the Geospatial Team’s Mobile lidar collection.
Career Conversations with Civil Engineers: Esteban and Megan
Finding a career path can be challenging… but we are here to help! In this Career Conversations video, WGI’s young professionals give advice on starting a career as a civil engineer.
WGI Acquires Simpson Engineers & Associates
WGI, Inc. Acquires North Carolina’s Simpson Engineers & Associates, P.C., Adding Strength and New Services in the Transportation Arena
Project Spotlight: Datura Hotel and Residences (West Palm Beach, FL)
WGI provided a full scope of services for the Datura Hotel and Residences, a 132-room boutique hotel and 180 unit multi-family development, adjacent to West Palm Beach’s Brightline passenger rail station.
Unexpected Costs: Travis County Roadway Sizing Analysis
Are you developing land in Travis County, Texas? You may be responsible for costs to improve bordering streets that are substandard. Here’s what you need to know.
Explained: City of Austin IECC 2021 Lighting Code Updates (VIDEO)
In this first episode of a four-part series, we discuss how key changes in lighting design and controls will affect building designers and developers in Austin, TX.
ACEC-FL’s Engineering Excellence Award Winners for 2022 Announced: WGI Receives Grand Award + Honor Award
WGI is honored to have been selected by ACEC-FL to receive two Engineering Excellence Awards in 2022.
10 Strategic Tech Trends For The Infrastructure Industry In 2022
The time has come for digital transformation in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Here are 10 technology trends that will shape the future of infrastructure.
WGI’s 2022 Predictions for the Infrastructure Industry: A Focus on Innovation, Sustainability, Resilience, and Adaptability
WGI’s experts from multiple divisions share their thoughts and predictions in terms of what we can expect to see in our industry in 2022 and beyond.
Webinar Recap: Visualization and 3D Design: From Concept to Reality
WGI’s visualization team investigates cutting-edge tools to visualize, understand, design, and manage the built environment.
A Day in the Life of a Senior Mobile lidar Specialist
In this installment of our “A Day in the Life” video series, we go for a ride with Christian Stewart, a Senior Mobile Lidar Specialist based in West Palm Beach.
Project Spotlight: The St. John Apartments (San Antonio, TX)
WGI partnered with the developer and land owner to redevelop and preserve the former St. John Seminary College site into a multifamily development, adding 228 brand-new residential units just south of downtown San Antonio.
2021 Austin Business Journal Commercial Real Estate Awards
The Commercial Real Estate Awards recognize the most influential projects that have the biggest impact on the community. This year, two WGI projects brought home big wins.
Passion For People: Inspiring and Mentoring the Next Generation
At WGI, “Passion For People” isn’t just one of our Core Values, it’s something we embody in everything we do, especially when it comes to inspiring our future generations.
10 Software Programs To Know In Civil Engineering
These programs help civil engineers in their daily duties – whether it’s modeling pipe networks or detention/water quality ponds, or making sure they’re staying on
WGI’s Nancy Clements, PE, selected as the 2021 WTS Central Florida Woman of the Year
This award honors a woman who is an outstanding role model and has contributed to the advancement of women and minorities in transportation.
How does the new Street Impact Fee (SIF) affect my project in Austin?
If you are looking to start a new development project in the City of Austin, there is a new impact fee that you should be aware of. Our experts break it down for you.
2021 Employer of the Year! WGI Recognized by WTS Central Florida Chapter
WGI announced that it has been selected by the WTS Central Florida Chapter as the 2021 Employer of the Year
Explore Austin’s Revitalized Waterloo Park (VIDEO)
Take a tour of the newly reopened Waterloo Park and learn about some of the intricacies involved in restoring this historic urban green space.
What is a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment?
A Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (AKA “Phase 1” or “Phase 1 ESA”) is a report which examines the historical and current uses on a
Webinar Recap: Top 10 Development Considerations in Austin + Central Texas
Before you lock down your next project site in the ATX area, be sure that you understand the challenges you may face when developing a project in Central Texas. Our experts have seen it all!
Event Recap: 2021 Fashion Funds The Cure for Pediatric Cancer (Tampa)
WGI’s Sierra Eades recently volunteered with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation to help raise funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research. Check out our recap of this high-fashion, upscale event in Tampa, FL.
3 tips for combatting not-invented-here syndrome
Company culture and internal politics can block ideas at any time as they make their perilous journey from concept to value. These techniques will help you knock down those barriers to innovation.
Meet the MEP Engineering Team (VIDEO)
In this video, we spend some time with the MEP Engineering department to learn more about their work and their team!
