Project Types |

Our three primary project types are new construction design, forensic investigation, and large or unusual equipment support. New construction projects include conference centers, airport terminals, hospitals, office buildings, libraries, K-12 schools, higher education/university buildings, and warehouses. Forensic investigations involve assessing and strengthening a wide variety of deteriorating or failing wood, concrete masonry and steel structures. Equipment support projects vary from supporting small roof-top equipment to an all-stainless-steel framing system for use on an oil platform off the shore of Angola.

Specialty structural focus: While we are glad to serve any and all of our clients' needs, we have developed specialized expertise for working on exceptionally fast-tracked projects, as well as projects with complex or innovative architectural designs.

Systems |

Structural system design includes material types such as steel, concrete, timber, masonry and cold-formed framing. Systems consist of five components:

• Foundation systems –  deep, intermediate or shallow
• Floor and roof-framing systems – full range of wood, concrete, steel and masonry-framing systems
• Lateral systems – shear wall, brace frame and moment frame
• Back-up cladding systems –  light-gauge, masonry, precast
• Miscellaneous systems – stairs, retaining walls, equipment support

Training |

Engineers at KJWW complete a formal education program shortly after starting with the company. The training program is conducted by fellow structural engineers and other department personnel to provide instruction on design methods, technical considerations, company procedures and services. A design manual is issued to use as a reference. All entry-level engineers are assigned to a more experienced engineer as their personal mentor.