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Blake R. Kreuer

Associate Principal and Unit Manager

Experience

Blake Kreuer rejoined WJE in 2019 and is involved in many structural and architectural investigations. While at WJE between 2006 to 2013, he investigated and designed repairs for water and air infiltration, damaged EIFS and stucco systems, roofing and waterproofing, structural vibrations, and various distressed conditions in concrete, steel, and wood structures.

From 2013 to 2019, he served as a building and restoration specialist for a manufacturer of building repair products and was involved in the resolution of construction-related materials issues involving material selection, installation challenges, and chemical compatibility.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Materials Evaluation

The Carlyle Condominiums - Cleveland, OH: Failure of a waterproofing traffic-bearing deck membrane
Corporate College East - Cleveland, OH: Failure of flooring material over slab-on-ground
Wyndam Hotel - Cleveland, OH: Pipe corrosion
Pittsburgh Airport - PA: Concrete deck material assessment and placement

Roofing and Waterproofing

PNC Tower (formerly National City Center) - Cleveland, OH: Roof replacement and condition assessment
Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial - South Bass Island, OH: Roof replacement and condition assessment
PNC Park at North Shore - Pittsburgh, PA: Repair of distressed sealant joints and expansion joints
North Point - Cleveland, OH: Plaza and waterproofing renovation

Repair and Rehabilitation Design

Canton Cultural Center Garage - Canton, OH: Structural condition assessment and repair design
National Terminal Warehouse Apartments - Cleveland, OH: Structural condition assessment, repair design, and construction phase services
North Shore Parking Garage - Pittsburgh, PA: Structural condition assessment, repair design, and construction phase services

Nondestructive Evaluation

Quicken Loans Arena - Cleveland, OH: Roof condition assessment using high voltage integrity testing and infrared thermography
West General Robinson Garage - Pittsburgh, PA: Investigation of grouted connections of precast wall panels using MIRA tomography testing
Bayfront Convention Center - Erie, PA: Concrete slab investigation using ground penetrating radar

Structural Investigation

Omni Park - Cleveland, OH: Fire damage structural assessment
North Point - Cleveland, OH: Structural vibration remediation
Heinz Ketchup Kitchen - Freemont, OH: Structural assessment and repair design

Failure Investigation

Stoneridge - Pittsburgh, PA: Ceiling failure investigation and remediation
Grandview Building - Pittsburgh, PA: Investigation of floor plank collapse

Registrations

Professional Engineer in OH

Education

Cleveland State University
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, 2004
Master of Science, Civil Engineering, 2006

WJE Cleveland
6100 West Creek Road
Suite 100
Cleveland, OH 44131
Tel: (216) 642-2300
bkreuer@wje.com

Practice Areas

Materials Evaluation
Failure Investigation
Roofing and Waterproofing
Repair and Rehabilitation Design
Nondestructive Evaluation
Structural Investigation

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