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Over the course of more than 175,000 projects, WJE engineers, architects, and materials have worked to extend the life of countless structures, improve our understanding of why materials and structures fail, and contribute to a safer and more durable built world. We’re passionate about our work and believe it is our responsibility to share our experiences and lessons learned for the enrichment of our clients and the advancement of our industry.
We hope you learn something new that helps you better understand and address a challenge you face in your own work.
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Terra cotta has been used as a building material for thousands of years. The use of terra cotta... MORE >Architectural Terra Cotta -
Gain insights into how UHPC can provide numerous benefits to the structural precast concrete... MORE >Non-Proprietary Ultra-High-Performance Concrete for Structural Precast Applications -
Take a closer look at the causes of metal roof and gutter deficiencies. MORE >WJE Primer: Metal Roofing and Gutters -
Changing atmospheric pollutants can discolor lead-tin-alloy-coated stainless steel roofing. MORE >WJE Primer: Red Lead Oxide Staining -
The durability of wood in construction is examined MORE >Wood Serviceability and the Unexpected -
Earthquake engineering professionals generally recognize that unreinforced masonry buildings of... MORE >The Seismic Strengthening of Temple Sherith Israel -
In this article, WJE fire protection experts examine three standardized tests that are relied... MORE >Fire Protection Tests and Building Enclosure Systems: A Brief History -
Learn about the history of Pennsylvania Hard-Vein slate. MORE >WJE Primer: Pennsylvania Hard-Vein Slate -
In this article, WJE roofing experts share five steps that can help building owners and facility... MORE >5 Steps to Longer Roof Life -
In this WJE Primer article, Ross Smith suggests that when that dubious "leak" occurs,... MORE >WJE Primer: "The Window is Leaking!" -
There are circumstances when it may be appropriate to consider alternatives to copper nails. MORE >WJE Primer: Slating Nail Selection -
A synopsis of important actions and dates that California building owners should know MORE >A WJE Advisory: Summary of California Senate Bill No. 721 for Inspection of Exterior Elevated Elements -
Critical dimensions for slate headlap and offset MORE >WJE Primer: Slate Headlap and Offset -
In this article, WJE examines providing a new ceiling for a historic Chicago Basilica MORE >A New Ceiling for Queen of All Saints -
Accommodation of thermal movement is a big design consideration with flat seam metal roofs. MORE >WJE Primer: Flat Seam Roof Pans -
Take a closer look at plywood’s bond classification. MORE >WJE Primer: Exterior or Exposure 1 Plywood
We regularly host webinars on interesting topics and challenges related to the built world. You’re encouraged to search through our library for subjects of interest to you. Watch, listen, and share these recordings with others, and join our webinar mailing list to receive invitations to upcoming live webinars. Attendees are eligible for American Institute of Architects Learning Units, which count toward licensing requirements for professional engineers in most states.
Whether you join us live or view a recording, we hope you'll learn something new that will help you in your work.
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Experience our capabilities, project work, laboratories, and company culture as told by our staff and clients in this selection of videos.
Our professionals are leaders in key industry organizations and technical committees and regularly contribute to the ongoing dialogue of the built world at conferences and other educational forums. Check back soon to see where our experts will be speaking next.
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If you’re planning your next meeting or conference and need a knowledgeable and experienced speaker to address industry challenges and solutions related to structural, architectural, and materials problems in 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, deadlines, and timelines on facade ordinances for Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Jersey City, Milwaukee, New York City, 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 and non-ductile concrete structures in the following cities: Alameda, Berkeley, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Carpinteria, Culver City, Fremont, Hayward, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Mountain View, Oakland, Pasadena, Richmond, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Monica, Torrance, and West Hollywood.
SustainableConcrete.com provides information about the many considerations that need to be made when specifying, evaluating, and constructing sustainable concrete. We are intimately knowledgeable of the industry trend towards sustainable concrete and ready to help our clients navigate these changes through comprehensive and innovative problem-solving.
