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Building on a more than sixty-year tradition of finding innovative solutions to construction-related problems, WJE recognizes the value of knowledge sharing and collaboration, not just among our employees but with our industry colleagues as well. Through a series of articles, our experts share their knowledge and experiences on a variety of topics, both general and specific. We encourage you to use our filters to find subjects that interest you and may help you better understand a challenge you face in your work.
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During repair and restoration projects, it is not uncommon to encounter lead paint. READ MORE >Dealing with Lead Paint Removal -
Effective advance planning offsets possible effects of construction vibrations. READ MORE >Targeted Vibration Control During Internal Construction - The Neue Galerie New York -
The roof is the workhorse of the whole building envelope. READ MORE >Planning a Roof Replacement - A Consultant's Guide to Reroofing Evaluation and Design -
Degradation and changing usage led to the full replacement of the deck and spandrel cap beams. READ MORE >The Franklin Avenue Bridge - Analysis, Design, and Accelerated Bridge Construction -
Investigation and rehabilitation design of this historic Minneapolis bridge (part 1 of 2) READ MORE >The Franklin Avenue Bridge: History, Investigation, and Rehabilitation -
Investigation and rehabilitation design of this historic Minneapolis bridge (part 2 of 2) READ MORE >The Franklin Avenue Bridge: Structural Analysis and Accelerated Bridge Construction -
Performing upgrades without properly diagnosing the issues can lead to significant costs. READ MORE >The New Roof Is Still Leaking? -
In the context of historic preservation, the use of coatings presents unique challenges. READ MORE >A Preservation Perspective on Coatings -
Maintaining and repairing existing buildings represents an efficient use of resources that... READ MORE >Current Code and Repair of Damaged Buildings -
When structural deficiencies affect the architecture aesthetic, additional challenges arise. READ MORE >Second Chances: Maintaining Architectural Aesthetics with Timber Repairs -
Learn about common open web steel joists in this WJE Primer article READ MORE >WJE Primer: An Overview of Open Web Steel Joists -
Case studies examine two different plaster remediation projects (part 1 of 2). READ MORE >Assessment and Repair of Historic Plaster Systems (Part 1) -
Case studies examine two different plaster remediation projects (part 2 of 2). READ MORE >Assessment and Repair of Historic Plaster Systems (Part 2) -
Exploration of critical design considerations and workmanship issues READ MORE >Adhered Stone Veneer - Understanding a Sticky Situation -
In this WJE Primer article, Ross Smith examines five keys to understanding the value of BECx READ MORE >WJE Primer: 5 Keys to Understanding the Value of Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx) -
Elise Love explores a phenomenon known as galvanic corrosion in this WJE Primer article READ MORE >WJE Primer: Galvanic Corrosion
Our employees benefit from the opportunity to learn from their colleagues through an ongoing WJE internal education initiative that utilizes webinars to share knowledge and insights with each other. In addition, we host webinars for our clients and friends of WJE. Here we present a variety of those programs for your education. We encourage you to search through our library for subjects of interest to you. Watch, listen, and share with others. We hope you are able learn something new that will help you in your work.
Certificates of Participation are available by request for anyone who has listened to one of our webinars. These certificates do not imply the award of continuing education credits nor the conferment of any professional qualification. Send your request to Laurel Fasl.
WJE encourages its engineers, architects, and materials scientists to contribute to the ongoing dialogue of the built world through the sharing of presentations at conferences, seminars, and other educational forums. Please check back on a regular basis to see where a WJE expert will be speaking next.
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If you are planning your next meeting or conference and need a knowledgeable and experienced speaker to address industry issues or challenges and solutions related to structural, architectural, and materials problems in all types of new and existing structures, please contact us today.FacadeOrdinance.com contains general information regarding facade ordinances in various cities throughout the United States. The site contains information on facade ordinances for Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Milwaukee, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, and St. Louis.
SeismicOrdinances.com serves as a knowledge base for information regarding seismic assessment and retrofit requirements and relevant deadlines that pertain to seismic ordinances in various cities throughout California. The site covers both wood-frame, soft-story structures as well as non-ductile concrete structures in the following cities: Alameda, Berkley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Fremont, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, Santa Monica, and West Hollywood.
