Wright Engineers’ second annual Fishing 4 Housing Solutions deep-sea fishing expedition reeled in $5,000 in support of HomeAid Orange County—and a full load of bluefin tuna! The boat limited out, making it a successful fundraiser and a memorable weekend at sea. Led by charter master and Wright Engineers’ President Scott Jones, anglers set sail out…

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Erik Anderson, PE, SE, principal and partner at Wright Engineers, was a featured presenter at the 2025 Structural Roof Erectors Association (SREA) Fall Meeting September 11-12 in Lake Tahoe. Erik’s presentation highlighted advancements in hybrid roof structural design and explored how the 2024 International Building Code impacts the hybrid industry—including updates to rain, snow, wind,…

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Construction is underway on the Lincoln Lift Station in Clark County, Nevada. Sewer systems depend on gravity to move wastewater downhill, but in flat or low-lying areas, that isn’t always possible. Without lift stations, many neighborhoods, industrial parks, and commercial developments could never connect to the municipal sewer system. As sewer lines extend farther from…

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Wright Engineers is proud to announce that Salvador Carrazco has become our newest shareholder. As Director of Business Development, Salvador has played a key role in cultivating client relationships that have fueled our growth nationwide. “This marks a significant milestone in our firm’s evolution,” said Brent Wright, founder and CEO. “Salvador is our first non-engineer…

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For the eighth consecutive year, Wright Engineers has been named one of the Top 5 “Best Firms to Work For” in the U.S. and Canada by the Zweig Group. Rankings are based on a combined score from a corporate survey evaluating firm policies and practices, and an anonymous employee survey measuring satisfaction, engagement, and feedback….

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Otonomus Hotel—the world’s first AI-powered hotel—opened on July 1st in Las Vegas. Designed to blend the flexibility of short-term rentals with the amenities of a luxury hotel, Otonomus uses AI-driven personalization to deliver a customized, VIP-style experience at an affordable price. Otonomus also uses AI to automate many operational processes, allowing human employees to focus on providing…

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As demand grows for taller, more open, and functionally flexible warehouse spaces—driven by logistics, fulfillment, and data storage industries—so does the need for structural systems that deliver on these ambitions without compromising seismic resilience. Wright Engineers’ Director Kevin Shannon, SE, is helping lead the charge with advanced lateral systems for single-story tilt-up warehouses that push…

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Data centers house critical computing infrastructure, and their uninterrupted operation is essential. This demands unique design considerations—ranging from thermal management and power systems to the structural integrity of the building and its components. Structural systems must be robust enough to support not only the heavy loads from server racks and cooling equipment but also to…

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Cold storage warehouses are a vital part of the global supply chain, providing temperature-controlled environments to keep perishable products fresh and safe for consumers. Designing these facilities to maintain temperatures as low as -30°F or colder requires specialized structural solutions that go well beyond those of a typical warehouse. Key construction details—such as double columns…

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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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