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Jason A. Aspin

Associate Principal

Experience

Jason Aspin’s work focuses on the investigation, design development, and construction observation of roofing, waterproofing, and concrete repair projects. He has experience with several roofing systems, including built-up, modified bitumen, and single-ply membrane systems, as well as shingle, tile, and sheet metal. Mr. Aspin also has experience with plaza and below-grade waterproofing systems.

Mr. Aspin has participated in projects involving the investigation and repair of historic concrete structures, including high-rises, monuments, and plazas. He has also prepared construction documents for the restoration of historic landmarks and steel trusses.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Roofing and Waterproofing

Blackstone Hotel - Chicago, IL: Sheet metal roofing replacement and vaulted sidewalk repairs
Joliet Junior College - Joliet, IL: Comprehensive roofing condition survey of buildings on the entire campus
Lake Point Tower - Chicago, IL: Roofing replacement, concrete structural slab repairs, and plaza expansion joint repairs
NASA Vehicle Assembly Building - Cape Canaveral, FL: Roofing condition survey
Nebraska State Capitol - Lincoln: Sheet metal roofing investigation and replacement
O'Hare International Airport - Chicago, IL: Waterproofing and expansion joint failure investigation
Ritchie Court Condominiums - Chicago, IL: Pool deck renovations
Saint Cecilia Cathedral - Omaha, NE: Clay tile roofing restoration
San Jacinto Museum of History - La Porte, TX: Historic roofing replacement and sheet- metal flashing repairs
Yale Center for British Art - New Haven, CT: Roofing investigation and replacement and skylight repair

Concrete Repair

Sixty-Third Street Beach House - Chicago, IL: Restoration of historic concrete structure
Promontory Apartments - Chicago, IL: Restoration of historic concrete high-rise tower

Plazas and Terraces

Carl Sandburg Village - Chicago, IL: Plaza renovation
Marshall Field’s (now Macy’s) - Schaumburg, IL: Plaza renovation

Professional Affiliations

ASTM International

Registrations

Architect in IL

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Architecture, 1994
Master of Architecture, 1996

WJE Chicago
10 South LaSalle Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312) 372-0555
email@wje.com: jaspin

Practice Areas

Roofing and Waterproofing
Concrete Repair
Condensation Studies
Expansion Joints
Leakage Investigation
Plazas and Terraces

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