Wright Engineers structural engineer Leah Holleran is also a structural specialist with Nevada Task Force 1, one of FEMA’s 28 Urban Search & Rescue task forces located across the country. NV-TF1 can be deployed in response to major natural or man-made disasters, bringing together specialists in search, rescue, medicine, hazardous materials, logistics, planning, structural engineering,…

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Wright Engineers is pleased to announce the opening of our new Reno office at the Kiln, 2195 S. Virginia Street. Reno becomes our 10th office and our fourth new office in the past three years—an exciting milestone in Wright Engineers’ continued growth. We’ve been working in Northern Nevada for years, with numerous projects and frequent…

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Mike Thompson, PE, SE, Principal in Wright Engineers’ Colorado Springs office, recently presented “Built to Resist, Built to Last: FTAO Shear Walls Yes “U” Can” to the Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC). The technical presentation explored the design of force transfer around openings (FTAO) shear walls and debunked FTAO misconceptions. While widely used, a…

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Wright Engineers has again been recognized by Zweig Group as one of the “Best Firms to Work For” in the U.S. and Canada. This year, Wright Engineers ranked #4 in the Structural Engineering category. The annual rankings are based on a corporate survey evaluating firm policies and practices and an anonymous employee survey measuring satisfaction,…

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As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we have a meaningful opportunity to pause and reflect on the remarkable foundation laid by the nation’s founders. Their vision was not merely to create a new government, but to establish a nation built on enduring principles—including the unalienable rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Those…

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A building’s lateral system is the part of the structure that keeps the building stable and safe under wind and earthquake forces, and choosing the right system affects cost, constructability, and architectural flexibility. Proprietary lateral systems such as DuraFuse, SidePlate, and CoreBrace are often selected because they offer a highly refined, thoroughly tested, and performance-driven…

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Since its concrete base first began rising high above the valley floor, the STRAT Tower has become a Las Vegas icon. Originally named the Vegas World Tower by its developer and legendary casino mogul Bob Stupak, the 1,149-foot-tall tower features a 13-story pod that includes indoor and outdoor observation decks, a revolving restaurant, meeting rooms,…

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Seismic retrofits of existing buildings protect occupants, reduce the risk of severe structural damage, and improve the likelihood that a facility can remain functional after a major earthquake. Many older buildings were designed to earlier seismic provisions and may have hidden vulnerabilities—such as weak connections, inadequate anchorage, or discontinuities in the lateral load path. A…

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Disabled individuals experiencing chronic homelessness need a community designed to support their physical, mental, and social needs. Eden Village—America’s first master-planned tiny-home community—provides safe housing along with on-site care and supportive services. The first Eden Village opened in 2018 in Springfield, Missouri, and the model has since been replicated in communities across the country. In…

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We step into the new year with a simple message: thank you. Your trust and the opportunities you give us—project after project—are what make it possible for us to do what we love. We don’t take that responsibility lightly, and we’re genuinely grateful for the chance to support your work and help bring your ideas…

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