Video: Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day – Girl Day 2020
With more than 1,400 volunteers from UT Austin, nonprofit organizations, and AEC firms, Girl Day has become the largest event of its kind in the United States!
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: Shop Delray
WGI provided planning, landscape architecture, and civil engineering services for Shop Delray’s 34,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
Extreme Makeover: Restoration Edition!
WGI’s Restoration Team took it “one step at a time” as they carefully designed and oversaw the construction of an aging parking garage stair tower at CP
WGI Celebrates Engineers Week 2020
WGI is celebrating EWeek 2020 by honoring all of our dedicated engineers, and engineers around the world that have made a positive contribution to our profession.
Heron Estates – Riviera Beach, FL
A grand opening celebration was recently held for the much anticipated Heron Estates development. It is the first affordable housing community to be built in Rivera Beach, Florida in the past 40 years.
WGI Welcomes New Associates
WGI is proud to announce six new hires have joined the firm in our West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and Jacksonville offices.
Construction Update: Tuscan Gardens – Delray Beach, FL
Construction is well underway at Tuscan Gardens Delray Beach, a planned unit development (PUD) providing a continuum of care within the proposed multi-story, congregate living facility (CLF) located in Delray Beach, Florida.
2020 And Beyond: WGI is Innovating The Future of Geospatial
In the WGI Geospatial Division, we are innovators. While anyone can purchase the latest technology such as UAS and LiDAR systems, we pride ourselves on the unique ways we leverage technology to provide better deliverables for our clients. Here’s what we’re working on…
WGI Welcomes Six New Associates
WGI is proud to announce six new hires have joined the firm in our Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Jacksonville, and San Antonio offices.
Project Spotlight: St. Johns Heritage Parkway (Palm Bay, FL)
The WGI Team produced an innovative alternative technical concept (ATC) that converted the preliminary design concept from a partial cloverleaf to a diverging diamond-type interchange.
NOAA Atlas 14 Detention Rate Updates for City of San Antonio
In April 2019, the City of San Antonio adopted the rainfall values from a study published by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dubbed as NOAA Atlas 14. The study found that rainfall frequencies in parts of Texas are higher than in previous studies.
VIDEO: The Competition Was Heated at the WGI Austin Office’s Annual Chili Cook-Off
WGI’s office in Austin, Texas recently hosted a Chili Cook-Off, ugly sweater contest, and “green elephant” holiday gift exchange.
A New Look for the New Year
We’re refreshing our brand to reflect the energy, inspiration, and excitement that we feel when we come to work every day.
Project Spotlight: Design Build SR-8 (I-10) Multilane Highway
The widening of the SR-8 (I-10) multilane highway from the Escambia Bay Bridge to East of SR 281 (Avalon Boulevard) in Santa Rosa County, was completed in August 2019.
Houston/Harris County Detention, Drainage, and Floodplain Updates – 2019
The new NOAA Atlas 14 Precipitation-Frequency Data has a number of different factors that greatly contribute to the design and analysis of stormwater infrastructure and detention.
Mobility Hubs: Technology’s New Take On Transit-Oriented Development
If new mobility mimics the experience of quality transit, can it also set the stage for a new type of transit-oriented development?
Onsite Wetland Mitigation Areas – Sterling Ranches
WGI recently completed the third annual wetland monitoring event and accompanying report for a twelve-acre on-site wetland mitigation area located in the Sterling Ranches community.
Project Spotlight: Fairfield Inn & Suites (Wellington, FL)
WGI provided planning and site plan design services for the Fairfield Inn & Suites project, working with the landowner to obtain the entitlements for the hotel use along with obtaining site plan and architectural review approval, as well as assistance with permitting efforts.
ACEC-FL’s Engineering Excellence Award Winners for 2020 Announced
This year, five grand and eleven honor awards will be presented at the 2020 FES/ACEC-FL Annual Conference Banquet.
Event Recap: SFAEP Wetland Delineation Workshop
Earlier this month, WGI Environmental Scientists, Amanda Montgomery and Christa Cherry participated in a two-day South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals (SFAEP) wetland delineation workshop.
Event Recap: STEM Night at Palmetto Elementary School
An experience for the community that promoted STEM learning, inspired critical thinking, embraced collaboration, and cultivated innovation and leadership.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Atlas 14 Revision
Fall 2017 was a devastatingly tragic period for many Texans as Hurricane Harvey produced record rainfalls and flooding throughout vast portions of south Texas.
Tree ID University – Austin, TX
Associates from our Austin, TX office recently embarked on a cross-discipline walking tour to learn about the local tree species in our area.
Construction Update: Schneck Medical Center
WGI recently completed the design and construction of the new Schneck Medical Center parking structure located in Seymour, IN.
Event Recap: WGI’s 8th Annual Thought Leaders Breakfast
On October 30, WGI hosted its 8th annual Thought Leaders Breakfast at the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL.
WGI Welcomes Five New Hires
WGI is pleased to welcome five new hires in our San Antonio, Austin, Houston, Dallas, and Jacksonville offices.
44 East Groundbreaking and Demolition Party Raises Funds for The Trail Foundation
The fundraising event helps The Trail Foundation fund improvements to Waller Beach Park as part of the Rainey Street Trailhead Project in Austin, TX.
Texas Gas Service Center Groundbreaking – Austin, TX
WGI provided civil engineering and site development permitting for the new 77,500-SF facility, which is situated on a 22-acre site.
Developing Successful Micromobility Programs
At WGI, we’ll help your community develop integrated micromobility plans and policies to capture benefits, limit risks and expand choices. From pilot project design to overall mobility planning, we can help you test, scale and incorporate innovative transportation into your community plans.
Today’s Technology: UAV LiDAR Snoopy
WGI is adding new versatility to our LiDAR capabilities with the introduction of LiDAR USA’s “Snoopy” system.
Construction Update: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – West Palm Beach, FL
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts $50 million campus renovation is nearing completion. Improvements include an expansion of the Dreyfoos Hall lobby with an additional 6,000 sf of bar seating and new restrooms.
Project Spotlight: Milton Ave Parking Structure (Alpharetta, GA)
WGI has recently completed the design and construction of the new Milton Avenue parking structure for the City of Alpharetta, Georgia.
Event Recap: FL APA Conference
This year’s annual Florida chapter of the American Planning Association featured several emerging trends for community planning.
WGI Welcomes Four New Hires
WGI is pleased to welcome four new hires in the Austin and Orlando offices.
Event Recap: Gold Star Memorial Monument Project Dedication
On Wednesday, September, 25th a new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument was officially unveiled in West Palm Beach, FL.
Kicking the Tires: Lessons on Equitable Micromobility Pilots
As a mobility company, WGI is helping clients adjust to technology trends shaping not only transportation, but urban design, parking, and broader access to destinations. Among trends, no other technology has grabbed attention quite like shared electric scooters.
