The repurposing of an existing big-box retail development required that Wright Engineers provide a full seismic upgrade to the building’s structure to ensure it meets today’s current seismic code requirements. Structural enhancements included strengthening of roof diaphragm connections and adding shotcrete to select existing shearwalls to improve their ability to withstand seismic forces. This $115M…

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Wright Engineers is proud to announce the promotion of Mitchell Miller, PE, to Principal in our Phoenix office. With both a BSE and MSE from ASU and over 14 years of structural engineering experience, Mitchell has been an integral part of our team since joining in 2019. His dedication to client satisfaction and to delivering…

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Wright Engineers is pleased to announce its acquisition of Fleming Structural, PLLC, a Little Rock, Arkansas-based structural engineering firm specializing in storage facilities. “This exciting acquisition strengthens our ability to serve our clients across a wider range of industries and geographies,” said Ben Rogers, Wright Engineers’ Vice President and Director of Georgia Operations. “It will expand…

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Construction will soon be complete on the approximately 1,050,000 square foot warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas for Conagra Brands. The rail-served facility includes a segmented tilt-up concrete radius wall and a separate 8,700 square foot office building. Alliance Architects is the project’s architect. Wright Engineers is proud to provide the structural engineering. FISHING FOR A CAUSE REELS IN OVER $5,000 FOR…

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Wright Engineers is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Jones, SE, as its new president. Scott brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of leadership with Wright Engineers and the engineering industry, making him an ideal fit to guide the company into its next chapter of growth and success. “Scott’s appointment…

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Hungry for artisanal, small-batch ice cream made with locally sourced ingredients and imaginative, one-of-a-kind flavors that tell a story and spark conversation? Salt & Straw is expanding its unique ice cream experience to new locations nationwide, and Wright Engineers is proud to be part of this journey. RSI Group is the architect and developer for several locations…

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Virgin Galactic has completed construction of its new Mesa, Arizona manufacturing facility. The facility includes two multiple-bay hangars equipped to build and test space vehicles. After final assembly, which will begin in early 2025, next-generation Delta spaceships will be ferried on Virgin Galactic’s mothership to Spaceport America in New Mexico. Wright Engineers is thrilled to have provided the structural…

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Groundbreaking for La Veta Village, a HomeAid Orange County-owned housing project, was held on June 21st, 2024. Located in the City of Orange, La Veta Village will provide multigenerational housing for families and seniors experiencing homelessness. The project is comprised of upgrading and renovating three historic buildings and includes adding a community center, community garden,…

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Irvine Unified School District’s Solis Park K-8 School was awarded the Leroy F. Green Design and Planning Award of Honor for New Builds by the Coalition for Adequate Housing (CASH) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) at the CASH Annual Conference in Sacramento. The award recognizes excellence in school facility design and is considered…

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You are invited to join forces with Wright Engineers and HomeAid Orange County September 15 – 18, 2024 on an unforgettable journey to help raise money for HomeAid. Dive in to the inaugural HomeAid Orange County benefit, a thrilling 2-1/2 day fishing adventure aboard the Poseidon, a premier San Diego-based sportfishing vessel. Revel in the thrill of catching…

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