What a year 2023 was for WT Group! We’ve seen our portfolio of services expand. We’ve celebrated the important achievements and milestones of team members. We strengthened our engagement with the community. And we formed a partnership that will broaden our horizons and opportunities even more. It was truly a year of transformation, change and growth – with the promise of more to come in the year ahead.
As always, the key factor driving the success of WT Group is our commitment to teamwork in everything we do. During our annual “Employee Rollout” early in March, we made TEAMWORK the overriding theme of our organization for 2023. As a company with so many diverse Practice Areas, the ability of our people to collaborate, helping each other to attain their full potential, is something WT Group professionals strive for every day and on each client project. Teamwork helps to build trust among coworkers and drives individual commitment to a group effort. It’s how WT Group delivers peak performance for clients and for the communities we serve.
Let’s take a moment for a quick review of some of the other developments that made 2023 such a pivotal year for WT Group:
Partnership with draftPros – In March 2023, WT Group joined forces with draftPros, a leading name in telecommunications infrastructure. The relationship brings together the combined strength and capabilities of two leading firms in the infrastructure engineering industry.
Celebrating Women in Engineering – In June, we highlighted Women in Engineering Month, celebrating the achievements, talent, and determination of female professionals in the engineering field, and the unique perspectives they bring to their teams.
High School Shadow Program – Also in June, the second annual High School Shadow Program took place at WT Group’s Hoffman Estates Headquarters. The program provides hands-on shadowing experience in engineering, architecture, consulting, and construction to two local high school students, encouraging and mentoring them for potential careers in engineering.
2nd Annual “Grip It, Rip It, Trace It” event– In September, we held our second annual “Grip It, Rip It, Trace It” event at the Top Tracer facility located at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The sold-out event supports the WT Foundation’s scholarship program.
Stephen Dominguez earns Rising Star award– Demonstrating the professional excellence of team members at WT Group, Stephen Dominguez, PE, SE, (Principal-in-Charge, Structural Engineering) was named a “Rising Star in Multidisciplinary Engineering” by the respected Civil + Structural Engineer.
As we reflect on the past year, we also celebrate the milestones in the individual Practice Areas that mark WT Group's unwavering commitment to excellence and ingenuity.
Accessibility Consulting
During 2023, our newest Accessibility Project Manager, Tatum Storey, earned the Certified ADA Coordinator credential.
Accessibility Project Manager Tanya Scheibe renewed her Registered Accessibility Specialist (RAS) credential issued by the State of Texas.
Aquatic Engineering
The team had a banner year, taking on diverse projects, from splash pads to family aquatic centers and renovations, showcasing their versatility and dedication to excellence. Some feature projects include:
The design and bid at the Vernon Hills Park District included a remarkable 6,900 sq. ft. splash pad. This ambitious project incorporated a multi-level ADA accessible play structure alongside an array of multiple above-grade and ground-based water features.
The Barrington Park District entrusted our Aquatic Engineering Team with a significant responsibility - serving as the aquatic engineer for their new family aquatic center.
Following a successful heater renovation at the Bartlett Park District outdoor pool, the team was subsequently enlisted for a major filter renovation. From document preparation to obtaining the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) permit and finally bidding the project, the team executed each step with precision and professionalism.
Design & Program Management
WT Group Project Architects Matthew Ackerman and Christopher Pacanowski earned their California Architectural Licenses, expanding opportunities for WT Group on the West Coast.
Establishment of the Daiso program, the largest such program ever for DPM.
Expansion into the Oil/Lube market with Valvoline.
Development of new, well-designed prototypes in the Convenience Market reflecting expansion of the industry into high-quality food offerings, with emphasis on Customer Experience.
Civil Engineering
Civil Engineering added two new engineers (TJ Weinzimmer & Eric Guse) during 2023, and a new project manager (Evan Calhoun) who will start in January 2024.
The team enjoyed a great bonding and team-building opportunity at Top Golf.
Land Survey
The Land Survey Practice Area updated most of its Data Collection platforms (software running instruments & GPS equipment).
WT Group field crews are now running top of the line equipment in the Land Surveying industry.
Land Survey surpassed its 2023 goals thanks to dedication to our clients while providing an exceptional Land Surveying service.
MEP Engineering
MEP added a number of new team members to expand the range of services we provide to WT Group clients.
Major MEP engagements during 2023 included: Portillo's (with Jensen & Jensen Architects, P.C.); Clean Room projects (with Cornerstone Architects LTD); Entertainment clients Activate Games (with ARCO Murray) and Escapology (with ARIA); The Wolbright Residences (with Fulton Partners)
Structural Engineering
The Structural Engineering team finished construction on a project that will be featured during “Modernism Week,” an annual event which provides public education programming fostering knowledge and appreciation of modern and mid-century modern architectural design. Considerations include historic preservation, cultural heritage, adaptive, reusable and sustainable architecture.
CJ Starke gained 20+ additional state licenses; Stephen Dominguez also gained 10+ states licenses.
Telecommunication Engineering
Expansion of coordination and construction management services in the Dallas office.
Las Vegas office working with multiple large casinos and entertainment venues on the Strip.
Chicago office accepted new work in low voltage design.
WT Group worked with a large CBRS company on “license saver” sites.
We are working with a private developer to design “smart neighborhoods”.
The WT Group provides clients with a single-source engineering solution to help maintain the integrity of all projects from start to finish. With over 50 years of experience, WT Group’s highly skilled engineering, design and consulting teams ensure consistency, clarity, and accuracy in the most cost and time-efficient manner.
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