Zoning, Density, and Layout: How to Maximize Your Next Single-Family Housing Development
Having the right development team can make or break a project. Here’s how WGI can help keep your vision intact.
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’s Dylan Albergo Reappointed to the Florida Board Of Professional Engineers
As a member of the Board, Dylan will help protect the interest of public health and safety by properly regulating the practice of engineering in the state.
Consequential Innovation: 4 Tips for Unlocking Hidden Growth Opportunities
For innovation to be consequential, you must strike the right balance between incremental innovation and disruptive innovation. Here’s how to get started.
It’s a Great Time for Single-Family Housing Development in Texas
They say everything’s bigger in Texas and population growth is no exception. In part one of this series, see what you need to keep in mind when planning for current and future growth.
Next Level Data Collection: WGI’s Geospatial Team Combines Technologies to Capture Data
WGI’s geospatial team recently utilized vehicle-mounted mobile lidar, boat-based lidar, and sonar to collect data for the partial rehabilitation of a bridge.
A Day in the Life of an Environmental Scientist
Take a walk (and dive 🤿) with Amanda Montgomery as she gives us a glimpse into what a day in the life of an Environmental Scientist looks like at WGI.
Webinar Recap: Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) – See What’s Below, Create Savings Above
Webinar series recap! Bob Clemens and Wes Kaisershot presented an in-depth history and overview of the SUE practice. Participants also learned how SUE is instrumental in saving time and money on infrastructure and building projects.
Project Spotlight: Lower Withlacoochee River
WGI completed a bathymetric survey of the Withlacoochee River to collect data for the Withlacoochee River Watershed Digital Elevation Model.
Ride Along With Our Austin Office On The Annual Project Bike Tour
Every year WGI’s Austin office takes a tour of some current & completed projects. What’s unique about this tour? It’s all done on bicycles! 🚲
Welcome to “YES Week” – A Week Celebrating Our Associates’ Years of Exceptional Service
YES Week is about celebrating all associates by honoring their efforts, passion and devotion towards WGI’s continued success.
Why Your Building Project Needs a Commissioning Agent (CxA)
Discover the benefits of having a CxA consultant involved in your project.
WGI Welcomes Nicholas Evans as VP, Chief Innovation Officer
Nick will support WGI in the development and implementation of technology-enabled strategies for innovation, sustainability, growth, and leverage opportunities for digital transformation.
Webinar Recap: The Programmable Street: The Future of Vibrant Streets
Webinar series recap! Lisa Nisenson and Angela Biagi discuss a groundbreaking new approach to designing and managing streets.
2021 ENR Top 500 Design Firms List: WGI Moves Up to #175
WGI moves up 12 spots on the Engineering News-Record (ENR) 2021 Top 500 Design Firms List!
Project Spotlight: Brooks Bridge Replacement Subaqueous Utility Designation (Fort Walton Beach, FL)
Our Subsurface Utility Engineering experts successfully located utility lines approximately 20’ below the bottom of Santa Rosa Sound.
Earth Day 2021: Sustainability, Resiliency, and Adaptation
How WGI is working to ensure a healthy and viable environment by embracing sustainability, resiliency, and adaptation (SRA).
WGI Celebrates Earth Day… Every Day!
Here’s a glimpse of what WGI is doing on a daily basis to help “Restore Our Earth”.
Tom Bernard, PE, MEP Market Leader Voted to the ASHRAE Florida West Coast Chapter as a Board member
Congratulations Tom Bernard, PE, MEP Market Leader for being voted on to the ASHRAE Florida West Coast Chapter as acting Government Advocacy Chair.
WGI Announces Strategic Partnership with Data-Analytics Provider Urban SDK
Together, WGI and Urban SDK offer clients the ability to enhance safety, improve mobility, and realize cost savings – using data analytics combined with WGI’s robust infrastructure capabilities.
WGI Welcomes Gary Lawrence as Director of Sustainable and Resilient Strategies
Gary’s deep understanding of social and environmental issues will help our clients address the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability, resiliency, and adaptation.
WGI Named ENR Southeast’s 2021 Design Firm of the Year
ENR editors have recognized WGI as the 2021 Southeast Design Firm of the Year!
WGI Welcomes Marcía Alvarado as Tampa Structural Market Leader
Marcía will be responsible for all aspects of WGI’s structural engineering practice in the Tampa Bay region. She will also be among a select group of firm leaders who will renew and grow our diversity and inclusion efforts.
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.
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.
