JULY 2025 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…

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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…

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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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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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