Here’s How NOAA Atlas 14 Detention Rates Impact Projects in the City of Houston
There are new requirements for Houston, TX that will greatly impact detention rates for sites of all sizes. Learn how these changes could affect your upcoming projects.
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.
WGI Welcomes Leigh Thomas (Cerda) as National Director of Public Infrastructure – Water
We are pleased to announce that Leigh Thomas (Cerda) has joined WGI as National Director of Public Infrastructure – Water, based in our Austin office.
Webinar Recap: Developing a Parking Facility’s Restoration Program
In this session of WGI’s Webinar Series, our restoration experts discussed the leading causes of deterioration and potential structural failures in various types of parking structures, and how restoration programs can increase the safety and lifespan of parking facilities.
Project Spotlight – City Marina Seawall & Boat Dock Improvements (Delray Beach, FL)
City Marina has been in operation for over 80 years and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. Learn how WGI helped the City of Delray Beach implement corrective actions to protect and enhance the historic marina.
Innovation From Within: WGI’s Associates Pitch Ideas for the Future
WGI associates participated in an internal contest to pitch innovative ideas to improve the company, their work product, and the built environment.
WGI Welcomes Thomas Bernard, PE to the MEP Team in Tampa, Florida
We are pleased to announce that Tom Bernard, PE has joined WGI as MEP market leader, based in our Tampa, Florida office.
Project Spotlight: Franklin 98 Coastal Restoration
WGI’s Geospatial Team is helping improve ecological productivity and reduce chronic erosion with the Franklin-98 Coastal Restoration Project.
Smart Work Zones: Using Technology to Improve Safety for Workers and Motorists
Our experts weigh in on the future of Smart Work Zones and how ITS/CAV technology will improve safety for motorists and workers.
WGI’s Architecture Team Continues Innovation Initiatives With Addition Of New 3D Printer
Here is another example of how we are using technology to transform how our world is envisioned, designed, and experienced.
Build Back Stronger: How States and Cities are Recovering From COVID-19
Agility is key — Cities and states that rapidly plan and execute policy and infrastructure plans to uplift communities might be the first to recover. Learn how WGI can help.
Project Spotlight: Flagler Station Groundbreaking Ceremony
On January 6, 2021, WGI participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the highly anticipated Flagler Station project in Downtown West Palm Beach.
WGI’s Geospatial Division Bolsters Its Talented Team with Two New Key Additions
Our growing Geospatial Division continues attracting the profession’s top experts
WGI’s Barbara Stiles, FSMPS, CPSM selected as the 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.
Introduction to High-Rise Structural Design with Arnaud Thibonnier
As part of WGI’s Lunch & Learn Webinar Series, Arnaud Thibonnier breaks down the unique considerations of “high-rise” structural design.
Project Spotlight: O’Hare International Airport (Chicago, IL)
In order to meet the client’s goals and an accelerated schedule, WGI’s SUE experts mobilized additional reinforcements from across the country to back them up!
Project Update: Music Lane and Hotel Magdalena (Austin, TX)
WGI provided civil engineering, traffic engineering, and site development permitting services for this stunning mixed-use project in Austin, TX.
Suicide Prevention in Parking Facilities Presentation with Raymond Smith and Justin Thomson
WGI’s parking experts recently discussed what building developers, owners, and operators need to consider about their facilities, and the strategies to discourage and prevent suicide attempts in their parking structures.
WGI Celebrates GIS Day 2020
WGI celebrates GIS Day by talking with a few of our associates about GIS and how we help our clients solve their complex problems using data.
How to Manage the Coronavirus Crisis and Plan for the Future
Of all the contingencies facility owners and managers planned for in 2020, a global pandemic was probably pretty low on the list. WGI has some key strategies that facility owners and managers leverage to keep your operations functioning effectively and safely amid this global pandemic.
Project Spotlight: Ala Moana Center (Honolulu, Hawaii)
WGI is providing ongoing services for multiple projects at the Ala Moana Center, located between Honolulu Harbor and Waikiki on the island of Oahu in Hawaii.
Construction Update: Ocean Reef Club Associate Village Parking Structure (Key Largo, FL)
Teamwork and an array of multiple services combine to add much-needed additional parking to the Ocean Reef Club with a newly designed parking structure.
Community Engagement Defines the Future in Grand Rapids
WGI teamed up with The Rapid to organize a series of community events that temporarily transformed underutilized community spaces into safer, more active, and vibrant places for people to spend time in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Upgrading Public Safety Infrastructure While Protecting Threatened Species. Challenge Accepted!
WGI’s Environmental Team conducted a due-diligence assessment for a communication complex that was over 50 years old. During their assessment, they discovered the site was being utilized as a habitat for a state-threatened listed species of owl, the Florida burrowing owl!
Creative Solutions Help Revitalize Gulf Coast Town Center
WGI helped the project’s owner reimagine and revitalize the outdoor shopping center into a pedestrian-friendly destination for the entire community.
Project Spotlight: Carillon Tower Plaza Restoration (Charlotte, NC)
WGI’s Charlotte Restoration Team brought their A-game for the restoration of plaza space at the Carillon Tower in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina.
Project Spotlight: Circa 730 Parking Garage Restoration (Atlanta, GA)
Constructed approximately 60 years ago, the Circa 730 Parking Garage is a four-level facility that sits beneath a multi-story office tower.
Helping Businesses Adapt to COVID-19 by Using CARES Act Funding
We recently teamed up with the City of Farmers Branch, TX to help local restaurants take advantage of CARES Act funding to provide outdoor patio seating for their guests.
3D Bridge Modeling: a Case Study
WGI’s Kali McNeile and David Lutz recently presented their 3D Bridge Modeling Case Study at the 2020 ACEC-FL Annual Conference Webinar Series.
Construction Update: Village on the Green (Longwood, FL)
WGI worked closely with the property owner to ensure that impacts were mitigated, through thoughtful master planning and site planning, and through a strong communication and public outreach campaign.
Project Spotlight: Cocoa Brevard Operations Center
Today we are shining our “spotlight” 🔦 on an exciting project in Cocoa, FL!
Here’s Why 811 Is Not Always Enough To Find The Utilities Around Your Project
WGI SUE experts explain why 811 is not enough to find the utilities around your subsurface utility engineering project.
The Intern Experience
WGI’s college internship program provides a well-rounded, hands-on learning environment that adds excitement to the “Intern Experience”.
WGI’s Adam Schildmeier, PE Installed as President of the Florida Engineering Society (FES)
It’s official! On National PE Day, August 5th, 2020, WGI’s Adam Schildmeier, PE was officially installed as the President of the Florida Engineering Society (FES).
The Future of Parking Garage Design and Flexible Parking Structures – Jacob Gonzalez on Parker-X Podcast
WGI’s VP of Parking Solutions, Jacob Gonzalez, was recently a guest on the Parker-X Podcast where he discussed strategies for creating adaptive reuse and flexible parking structures.
Jim Sullivan Accepted into Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Program
Jim Sullivan has been accepted into Leadership Palm Beach County Engage Program where he is one of 55 professionals selected for the esteemed program.
Shad Shafie, PE joins WGI as VP of Structural Solutions
The addition of Shad to the WGI team allows us to better leverage the tremendous talent within WGI’s diverse areas of structural expertise that currently encompasses several departments.
