Our hearts are heavy and empathetic for the many who tragically lost friends and loved ones in Surfside on June 24th. In the wake of the collapse, our offices have fielded calls from HOAs and others understandably concerned about the structural safety of their own buildings. While no one is yet certain what caused the…
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Build-to-rent, where developers build single-family home communities exclusively for rent, has been gaining momentum in recent years. Renters are drawn to the lifestyle of suburban, single-family neighborhood living with a yard and no shared walls. The developments are managed by a management company, similar to traditional multi-family, and the developer creates a continuous revenue stream….
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When disaster strikes, first responders rush to the rescue. When rescuers must enter damaged or collapsed buildings, structural engineers can provide building safety assessment, shoring design, and other guidance that will help mitigate risks and keep them safer. Scott Jones, SE, VP and director of Wright’s California operations, has recently completed the State of California…
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The new 120-bed Sacramento Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is the first full-service mental health facility in the Sacramento area in over 30 years. The 71,000 square foot facility located on Expo Parkway in Sacramento offers programs for short-term inpatient care and follow-up outpatient care for adults and adolescents needing psychiatric treatment for mental, behavioral, or substance…
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You know us for reliable and efficient structural engineering designs for buildings, but you may not know that we also engineer thousands of swimming pools nationwide. From the large pools with artificial rock waterfalls and grottos to the simple backyard kidney bean, and everything in between, pool builders rely on our designs and service. …
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We never set out to be sign engineers, but we certainly have become pretty good at it! We know wind loads and we know steel design and we’re licensed and do work in all 50 states, so it turns out to be a great fit. Signs are everywhere you look, from tall freeway pole signs…
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As we happily put 2020 in our rear-view mirror, we also remember positive events of the past year. Despite some feeling the effects of Covid, we’re grateful that of our team members and their families are safe and healthy. And thanks to you, every one of our team members still has a job. Thank you…
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The price of lumber has skyrocketed since April due to pandemic-induced shortages from slowed or stopped lumber mill production. Home-bound residents have also added to the lumber shortage with their do-it-yourself projects. Fortunately, there are alternatives to conventional lumber that are both cost-effective and energy efficient—insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and structural insulated panels (SIPs). ICFs…
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The Coast Inn has a long and storied history in Laguna Beach and, amazingly, the history has been well documented. Original construction for the Inn was completed in 1929—when Laguna Beach was a sleepy little town of under 2,000 people known for its ocean coves and beautiful coastal mountains. The Coast Inn was a family…
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For the first time in company history, in 2020 of all years, Wright Engineers applied for the Best Places to Work in Orange County (facilitated by the Orange County Business Journal). And…drum roll…WON the TOP SPOT as the #1 best mid-size company (50-249 employees) in the county to work for! Our stated mission includes being… More
13,000 SF police substation
140,000 SF industrial building
777,770 SF industrial building
168-unit multi-family development
12,000 SF pro shop
Retail and restaurant development
391-unit multi-family development
393-unit multi-family development
210-unit multi-family development
300,996 SF industrial park
65,000 SF medical office building
Hotel expansion