Structural Condition Assessment: Atlanta Motor Speedway Damage 05/30/2025 | By Scott Weiland Evaluation Team Project Name Atlanta Motor Speedway Owner Speedway Motorsports, Inc., Concord, N.C. Structural Engineer Innovative Engineering Inc., Atlanta Consulting Engineer Savant Engineering, LL... Protecting Assets and Personnel: Blast Design for Defense 01/22/2025 | By Scott Weiland In today's world, the threat of explosive attacks is a serious concern for a wide range of structures, from government buildings and military installations to critical infrastructure and commercial... EV Fire Hazards in Parking Structures: A Growing Concern 10/31/2024 | By Scott Weiland As the world transitions towards greener transportation, electric vehicles have become increasingly popular. Their zero-emission nature and potential for energy savings make them an attractive opti... Water Intrusion: Concrete's Silent Enemy 09/26/2024 | By Scott Weiland Did you know that 40% of all building-related problems are due to water intrusion? Most structural deterioration in buildings is due to water, and water intrusion accounts for a whopping 70% of con... Building Envelope Inspection: Protecting Your Investment and Limiting Liability 08/29/2024 | By Scott Weiland A building's envelope is its first line of defense against the elements. It encompasses the roof, walls, windows, and foundation, working tirelessly to protect the building's interior. Regular insp... Designing for Defense: The World of Blast Design Engineering 08/01/2024 | By Scott Weiland Imagine a security system that blends seamlessly with a building's design, deterring threats without sacrificing aesthetics. This is the realm of physical security design engineering, a field that ... Keeping Your Building Dry: The Importance of Water Intrusion Engineering 07/01/2024 | By Scott Weiland Have you scheduled an inspection of your facility yet this year? Don't put off inspections, especially if your facility has experienced a high amount of rainfall this year, or if you've had water i... Façade Inspection: How Often Should You Inspect Your Buildingâs Exterior? 05/30/2024 | By Scott Weiland The facade of your building does more than just provide the aesthetic "face" of your building. It's also a barrier against the elements, and a crucial part of the building's structural integrity. B... Facade Inspection 101: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers 04/30/2024 | By Scott Weiland Are cracks showing in your building's concrete? Have you noticed leaking walls or roofs or peeling paint? Are your sealants working? As buildings age, their exteriors, require maintenance and resto... When Industrial Rope Access Reigns: Integrating Industrial Rope Access in Structural Engineering Projects 04/08/2024 | By Scott Weiland Fatalities and serious injuries from falls are still among OSHA's Fatal Four hazards in the workplace. Industrial Rope Access holds an enviable safety record, compared to all other work-at-height m... Maintaining Your Historic Building: Sidewalk Vaults 03/01/2024 | By Scott Weiland Are you a building owner or property manager of a commercial building listed on the National Register of Historic Places? Have you ever wondered what would happen if a project in your neighborhood ... Field Testing for Reinforced Concrete 02/01/2024 | By Scott Weiland Want to know the health of your concrete structure? Want to upgrade your concrete structure but don't have as-built structural drawings? Non-destructive and minimally invasive concrete field testin... How to Deal with Frozen Pipes in Your Building 01/10/2024 | By Scott Weiland Are you prepared to deal with frozen pipes in your building this winter? Most buildings have preventative measures — such as insulation in exterior walls, attics, and crawl spaces — which do a ... Top 8 Things Building Owners and Managers Should Do to Prepare for Winter 11/28/2023 | By Scott Weiland The IEI Advantage Innovative Engineering Inc. has been a trusted resource to some of the largest property owners and managers across the United States for over 25 years. Our passion is showing real... How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck with Parking Structure Maintenance 11/01/2023 | By Scott Weiland Parking Structure Maintenance Most people, including professionals in the commercial property industry, are either unaware or refuse to accept that parking structures require maintenance. The truth... The Importance of Physical Security for Commercial Buildings 10/11/2023 | By Scott Weiland Did you know that according to storefrontsafety.org , "every year in the United States there are as many as 22,000 crashes into stores, offices, bus stops, shopping centers, post offices, restauran... What is Water Intrusion and Why is it Dangerous? 09/05/2023 | By Scott Weiland Water intrusion engineering is essential to the health of your parking structure. Are you a building owner or manager? Have you scheduled an inspection of your facility yet this year? Don't put off... Why Careers in Structural Engineering are in High Demand 08/02/2023 | By Scott Weiland Have you been considering a career in structural engineering ? If you're looking for a career with a high level of problem solving and using cutting-edge technology, this field may be for you. Not ... Waterproofing is Your Parking Structureâs Best Defense 07/05/2023 | By Scott Weiland VA Gainesville (FL) Parking Structure If you're the owner of a facility with a parking, you know how important it is to keep up with repair and replacement maintenance tasks. Do you know how damagi... How to Avoid Major Parking Structure Repair Costs 05/25/2023 | By Scott Weiland There are many factors that influence how long a parking structure will last and at what point you will need to tear it down and rebuild. How can you avoid expensive repairs or a rebuild in the fut... How to Prevent Falls from Ladders, Roofs, and Scaffolding 04/25/2023 | By Scott Weiland Falls are a hazard in many workplace environments. They can happen during walking, climbing a ladder, and unfortunately, due to the carelessness of workers. How can you protect your workers? Studie... Commercial Roof Inspection Spring Checklist 04/03/2023 | By Scott Weiland Use the IEI Advantage to Protect Your Roof We recommend a roof inspection twice a year — primarily right before and after winter. However, if your roof is subject to severe weather such as a hail... Fall Protection Guidelines and Best Practices 03/03/2023 | By Scott Weiland Building a new facility or headquarters for your company is an exciting but large task. The planning involved takes months, and whether you're an employer, a CEO, or the building manager, your job ... Best Practices for Concrete Work during Cold Weather 02/10/2023 | By Scott Weiland With record cold temperatures sweeping across the United States this winter, cold temperature is at the forefront of most people's minds. As a building owner or property manager, you've likely been... The Importance of Regular, Routine Roof Inspections 12/30/2022 | By Scott Weiland Did you know that a piece of façade falls off a building once every three weeks? Unfortunately, it takes death or destruction to force local jurisdictions to enact façade ordinances. How can you ... What Florida Bill S.B. 4-D Means for Property Owners 12/05/2022 | By Scott Weiland Earlier this year, we talked about the tragedy of the Surfside Condo collapse in Florida. Over the last few years, more catastrophic structural damage cases, concrete restoration, and progressive... Surfside Condo Collapse, One Year Later: What We Know 10/03/2022 | By Scott Weiland Since the Champlain Towers Collapse in Surfside Florida, we have had numerous requests to perform structural condition assessments. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Nation... Why Should You Care About Facade Inspection and Liability? 08/31/2022 | By Scott Weiland How important is routine façade inspection ? During hurricane, tornado, and severe thunderstorm season across the United States, we're reminded how important it is to anticipate façade failures b... Avoid Major Parking Structure Restoration Costs 08/05/2022 | By Scott Weiland There are many factors that influence the prediction of how long a parking structure will last and at what point you will need to tear it down and rebuild. Parking structures are unique in that the... The Importance of Structural Building Inspection 07/06/2022 | By Scott Weiland Are you up to date on your building inspections? When is the last time you had a thorough roof and facade inspection done by a professional company? There are currently 12 cities in the United Stat... Protective Surface Coatings for Parking Structures 06/07/2022 | By Scott Weiland A parking structure provides an essential service. Whether your parking structure is a multi-level garage or a few below-grade levels under a high-rise building, proactive condition assessment and ... How to Find the Right Engineering Internship and Full Time Job after Graduation 05/03/2022 | By Scott Weiland Are you close to the finish line for college graduation? You've been working hard for years, and it's time for that work to pay off as you search for your dream job. Getting your foot in the door a... Fall Protection Best Practices to Protect Your Workers 04/08/2022 | By Scott Weiland Innovative Engineering Inc. Can Provide Efficient Fall Protection Innovative Engineering Inc. is a trusted Structural Engineering resource of facility owners and managers of all sizes, including so... Roof Inspection: The Importance and Why You Should Never Neglect Upkeep 03/09/2022 | By Scott Weiland The practice of thermal imaging has become increasingly more common in regards to roof inspection practices. By scanning various areas of the roof with thermal cameras, you can identify where hidde... Building Structure Condition Assessment: How to Avoid Catastrophe 02/02/2022 | By Scott Weiland Over the last few years, more catastrophic structural damage cases and progressive collapse cases have been in the news. Because of this, building owners are taking a closer look at their building ... Doâs and Donâts of Restoring Commercial Brick Buildings 01/01/2022 | By Scott Weiland Do you own or manage a historic building? Are you concerned about the aging facade or overall structure of your building? Many communities realize the value of historic and cultural character older... Winter Parking Structure Inspection & Maintenance Checklist 12/07/2021 | By Scott Weiland Do you own a parking structure or parking garage? Do you maintain a parking structure at your facility? When winter hits, are you prepared to take care of the snow and ice? Best practices for snow ... Blast Design & Physical Security 11/01/2021 | By Scott Weiland The job of a blast design engineer is to understand the risk and consequences of an explosive event, and then to develop methods for reducing the potential harm caused to people and critical assets... Best Practices for Structural Building Inspection 10/07/2021 | By Scott Weiland There are currently 12 cities in the United States with ordinances that mandate periodic inspections of building façades, most of which are located in the Midwest. However, across the country, many ... A Brief History of Fall Protection and How its Standards Affect Us Today 09/02/2021 | By Scott Weiland In order to provide a safe workplace, Building Owners, Property Managers, Architects, Planners, and Engineers are required to incorporate safe design measures to eliminate, prevent, or otherwise co... Myths vs. Realities of Physical Security 07/01/2021 | By Scott Weiland IEI routinely conducts peer reviews of both structural and physical security designs on behalf of the federal government. This is where we noticed the gap between theory and incorporation of physical... How to Assess the Condition of Your Parking Structure 06/08/2021 | By Scott Weiland Don't Defer Routine Parking Structure Maintenance! Reactive maintenance represents the cost of doing nothing. If routine maintenance is deferred for too long, the costs will add up, leading to a si... Advantages of Thermal Imaging During a Building Envelope Inspection 04/09/2021 | By Scott Weiland Infrared (IR) thermal imaging is the measurement of surface temperatures. However, to the trained eye it is much more than that. Thermal images, when analyzed by an expert, can provide valuable insig... What is Commercial Construction Management? 03/01/2021 | By Scott Weiland Commercial construction is a huge industry, and as the economy grows, commercial buildings are necessary for creating more space for more workers as population growth and business cycles also grow.... Legionnaire's Disease: COVID-19 for Buildings? 02/10/2021 | By Scott Weiland ... Best Practices for Parking Garage Snow Removal 02/01/2021 | By Scott Weiland Our engineers are glad to walk your facility and let you know of any conditions that require immediate attention and what maintenance activities you can perform now to extend the life of your facil... What to Look for in an Engineering Company 12/02/2020 | By Scott Weiland Are you close to the finish line for college graduation? You've been working hard for years, and it's time for that work to pay off as you search for your dream job. Getting your foot in the door at ... Are You Using Fall Protection Properly? 10/06/2020 | By Scott Weiland Are your employees properly protected from fall hazards? Are you absolutely sure that your equipment is up to OSHA Regulations and ANSI Standards, and your employees properly equipped for fall prot... COVID-19: Are You Prepared for Bioterrorism? 08/31/2020 | By Scott Weiland As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire world has become aware of the impact a pandemic has on the way we live and do business. While COVID-19 is believed to be a natural outbreak of a new... IEI Staff Engineer Stephen Morgan Obtains PSP Certification 08/07/2020 | By Scott Weiland We are very proud to announce that our very own Stephen L. Morgan PSP has passed his ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) exam! The 2.5 hour exam covers a wide variety of Physical Security ... Signs of Parking Structure Deterioration 08/06/2020 | By Scott Weiland Parking structures are an integral part of cities all across the country, providing visitors and their vehicles with a place to park and shelter from the elements. They also often provide access to... COVID-19: How to Screen your Employees 06/11/2020 | By Scott Weiland Scott L. Weiland, PE, is a Principal with Innovative Engineering Inc. and sUAS Level One Thermal Engineering Certificate Holder. He can be reached at SWeiland@ieiusa.com Ethan J. Barrentine, BSCE, ... Drones: The Next Security Threat? 06/09/2020 | By Scott Weiland Innovative Engineering, Inc (IEI) is uniquely qualified to perform drone work as part of their engineering offerings. IEI's certified pilots have experience flying drones for building envelope insp... Fall Protection Regulations 101 05/19/2020 | By Scott Weiland Remember: your obligation as an owner, property manager, architect, planner, or engineer is to incorporate safe design measures to eliminate, prevent, or otherwise control fall hazards in the desig... What makes IFMA truly a global organization? 11/08/2019 | By Scott Weiland In the conflicted world we live in today, members of IFMA (International Facilities Management Association) should be proud to be a part of a truly global organization. Innovative Engineering Inc. (I... How to win a Yeti Cooler from Innovative Engineering Inc. 11/04/2019 | By Scott Weiland Innovative Engineering Inc. (IEI) is giving away customized Yeti Roadie 20 Coolers. Last week IEI exhibited at the 2019 National Parking Association Convention at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort near Uni... DURABILITY OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES: WHAT DID THE ROMANS KNOW? 06/21/2019 | By Scott Weiland One question that I was asked during a recent presentation was "What are the differences in materials between then and now and what improvements have been made to increase durability of parking struc... Why You Should Inspect Your Roof 05/10/2019 | By Scott Weiland Facilities often go year after year without having a comprehensive roof inspection. Managers trust that the roof is sound and even at times ignore obvious issues. Symptoms such as cracking, pooling w... Budgeting Maintenance Costs in Parking Structures 02/26/2019 | By Scott Weiland A great time was had by all at the Florida Parking and Transportation Association (FPTA) Conference in December at the Sawgrass Resort, Florida. My seminar on Parking Structure Maintenance was well a... Why is it Raining Inside my Parking Structure? 01/10/2019 | By Scott Weiland CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY We're Ready To Give You The Download. Please Share Where We Can Send It. (We Will Also Forward You To An Online PDF) About the author Scott Weiland Scott L Wei... Concrete Crack Repair: When is a Crack a Crack? 09/04/2018 | By Scott Weiland The engineers at IEI specialize in parking structure restoration. They will be glad to walk your facility and let you know of any conditions that require immediate attention and what maintenance ac... 4 Things You Need To Know About OSHA 1910 Subpart D 06/27/2018 | By Scott Weiland November 20th, 2017 Permanent anchorages for Rope Descent Systems must be inspected and certified. November 19th, 2018 New fixed ladders over 24 feet tall must have a personal fall arrest system or... How Long Will My Parking Structure Last? 06/13/2018 | By Scott Weiland Figure 3 Chloride Ion & Carbonation Testing Assuming (based on this testing) that there is adequate remaining useful life of the structure, a maintenance program can be developed, which if followed... Vehicle Barrier System Testing Saves Owners Money 05/22/2018 | By Scott Weiland Per ASCE 7-10 4.5.3 and IBC 2015 1708.3.2, a load of 9,600 pounds is to be applied in any direction at a height between 1'-6" and 2'-3" and left in place for 1 minute. To accomplish this loading re... SPRAT Certification and What it Means in the Industry 03/19/2018 | By Scott Weiland What this means for IEI The good news about the new OSHA 1910 regulations is that IEI is exempt from them as we only perform industrial rope access. In addition, we are exempt from the new OSHA fal... Structural Façade Forensic Investigation: Richard B. Russell Agricultural Research Center 03/07/2018 | By Scott Weiland ... Façade Inspection & Liability 01/31/2018 | By Scott Weiland Figure 4: Trey Thomas PE Façade Inspection Using Rope Access & Borescope Inspection Façade Analysis Every deficiency noted is analyzed to determine the root cause and severity. Most often this an... ATFP Physical Security Presentation, SAME 2015 JETS, Nashville, TN 12/02/2015 | By Scott Weiland ... IEI Sustaining Member of the Month, Brian Dance Presents Overview of Firm at SAME Atlanta 11/10/2015 | By Scott Weiland As an SAME Sustaining Member of the Month, Brian L. Dance, PE, SE, presented an overview of Innovative Engineering Inc's (IEI) capabilities and experience as a part of the SAME Atlanta Post Novembe... Sidewalk Vaults: Hidden Hazards and Hidden Costs 11/02/2015 | By Scott Weiland Imagine you are the Building Owner or Property Manager of a commercial building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one day you learn that a public transportation project ... Promising Opportunities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Improvements Estimated at $1 Billion in Construction 09/22/2015 | By Scott Weiland With more than 20 years experience working at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA), Innovative Engineering Inc — structural engineers, are excited about the airport beg... Weiland and Morgan to Present Practical Application of Physical Security Criteria at SAME JETS Nashville 08/05/2015 | By Scott Weiland DoD Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standards for Buildings — UFC 4-010-01. Scott L. Weiland PE and Stephen L. Morgan EI, physical security specialists and structural engineers at IEI in Atlanta, wil... Structural Intern Sam Watts Wins SAME -Atlanta 2015 Scholarship 07/23/2015 | By Scott Weiland Innovative Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is pleased to announce that Sam Watts, a structural engineering intern at IEI in Atlanta, has won the 2015 — 2016 Al Rowe and Sy Liebmann Scholarship sponsore... Upcoming Presentation — Practical Considerations for Building Facade Inspections 03/31/2015 | By Scott Weiland 2015 Georgia Engineers Summer Conference — Brasstown Valley Resort Innovative Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce that we will once again be presenting at this year's Georgia Engineers Summer ... Weiland Appointed to Municipal Construction Board — City of Woodstock 01/12/2015 | By Scott Weiland Woodstock, GA — Scott L. Weiland, P.E., president of Innovative Engineering, Inc., was appointed by Mayor Donnie Henriques and the City Council to serve as structural engineer on the Construc... Dance Inaugurated to SAME Atlanta Post 09/09/2014 | By Scott Weiland Atlanta, GA — Brian L. Dance, P.E., S.E., Project Director with Innovative Engineering, Inc., was sworn in as the 2014-16 Treasurer for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Atlan...
Structural Condition Assessment: Atlanta Motor Speedway Damage 05/30/2025 | By Scott Weiland Evaluation Team Project Name Atlanta Motor Speedway Owner Speedway Motorsports, Inc., Concord, N.C. Structural Engineer Innovative Engineering Inc., Atlanta Consulting Engineer Savant Engineering, LL...
Protecting Assets and Personnel: Blast Design for Defense 01/22/2025 | By Scott Weiland In today's world, the threat of explosive attacks is a serious concern for a wide range of structures, from government buildings and military installations to critical infrastructure and commercial...
EV Fire Hazards in Parking Structures: A Growing Concern 10/31/2024 | By Scott Weiland As the world transitions towards greener transportation, electric vehicles have become increasingly popular. Their zero-emission nature and potential for energy savings make them an attractive opti...
Water Intrusion: Concrete's Silent Enemy 09/26/2024 | By Scott Weiland Did you know that 40% of all building-related problems are due to water intrusion? Most structural deterioration in buildings is due to water, and water intrusion accounts for a whopping 70% of con...
Building Envelope Inspection: Protecting Your Investment and Limiting Liability 08/29/2024 | By Scott Weiland A building's envelope is its first line of defense against the elements. It encompasses the roof, walls, windows, and foundation, working tirelessly to protect the building's interior. Regular insp...
Designing for Defense: The World of Blast Design Engineering 08/01/2024 | By Scott Weiland Imagine a security system that blends seamlessly with a building's design, deterring threats without sacrificing aesthetics. This is the realm of physical security design engineering, a field that ...
Keeping Your Building Dry: The Importance of Water Intrusion Engineering 07/01/2024 | By Scott Weiland Have you scheduled an inspection of your facility yet this year? Don't put off inspections, especially if your facility has experienced a high amount of rainfall this year, or if you've had water i...
Façade Inspection: How Often Should You Inspect Your Buildingâs Exterior? 05/30/2024 | By Scott Weiland The facade of your building does more than just provide the aesthetic "face" of your building. It's also a barrier against the elements, and a crucial part of the building's structural integrity. B...
Facade Inspection 101: A Guide for Building Owners and Managers 04/30/2024 | By Scott Weiland Are cracks showing in your building's concrete? Have you noticed leaking walls or roofs or peeling paint? Are your sealants working? As buildings age, their exteriors, require maintenance and resto...
When Industrial Rope Access Reigns: Integrating Industrial Rope Access in Structural Engineering Projects 04/08/2024 | By Scott Weiland Fatalities and serious injuries from falls are still among OSHA's Fatal Four hazards in the workplace. Industrial Rope Access holds an enviable safety record, compared to all other work-at-height m...
Maintaining Your Historic Building: Sidewalk Vaults 03/01/2024 | By Scott Weiland Are you a building owner or property manager of a commercial building listed on the National Register of Historic Places? Have you ever wondered what would happen if a project in your neighborhood ...
Field Testing for Reinforced Concrete 02/01/2024 | By Scott Weiland Want to know the health of your concrete structure? Want to upgrade your concrete structure but don't have as-built structural drawings? Non-destructive and minimally invasive concrete field testin...
How to Deal with Frozen Pipes in Your Building 01/10/2024 | By Scott Weiland Are you prepared to deal with frozen pipes in your building this winter? Most buildings have preventative measures — such as insulation in exterior walls, attics, and crawl spaces — which do a ...
Top 8 Things Building Owners and Managers Should Do to Prepare for Winter 11/28/2023 | By Scott Weiland The IEI Advantage Innovative Engineering Inc. has been a trusted resource to some of the largest property owners and managers across the United States for over 25 years. Our passion is showing real...
How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck with Parking Structure Maintenance 11/01/2023 | By Scott Weiland Parking Structure Maintenance Most people, including professionals in the commercial property industry, are either unaware or refuse to accept that parking structures require maintenance. The truth...
The Importance of Physical Security for Commercial Buildings 10/11/2023 | By Scott Weiland Did you know that according to storefrontsafety.org , "every year in the United States there are as many as 22,000 crashes into stores, offices, bus stops, shopping centers, post offices, restauran...
What is Water Intrusion and Why is it Dangerous? 09/05/2023 | By Scott Weiland Water intrusion engineering is essential to the health of your parking structure. Are you a building owner or manager? Have you scheduled an inspection of your facility yet this year? Don't put off...
Why Careers in Structural Engineering are in High Demand 08/02/2023 | By Scott Weiland Have you been considering a career in structural engineering ? If you're looking for a career with a high level of problem solving and using cutting-edge technology, this field may be for you. Not ...
Waterproofing is Your Parking Structureâs Best Defense 07/05/2023 | By Scott Weiland VA Gainesville (FL) Parking Structure If you're the owner of a facility with a parking, you know how important it is to keep up with repair and replacement maintenance tasks. Do you know how damagi...
How to Avoid Major Parking Structure Repair Costs 05/25/2023 | By Scott Weiland There are many factors that influence how long a parking structure will last and at what point you will need to tear it down and rebuild. How can you avoid expensive repairs or a rebuild in the fut...
How to Prevent Falls from Ladders, Roofs, and Scaffolding 04/25/2023 | By Scott Weiland Falls are a hazard in many workplace environments. They can happen during walking, climbing a ladder, and unfortunately, due to the carelessness of workers. How can you protect your workers? Studie...
Commercial Roof Inspection Spring Checklist 04/03/2023 | By Scott Weiland Use the IEI Advantage to Protect Your Roof We recommend a roof inspection twice a year — primarily right before and after winter. However, if your roof is subject to severe weather such as a hail...
Fall Protection Guidelines and Best Practices 03/03/2023 | By Scott Weiland Building a new facility or headquarters for your company is an exciting but large task. The planning involved takes months, and whether you're an employer, a CEO, or the building manager, your job ...
Best Practices for Concrete Work during Cold Weather 02/10/2023 | By Scott Weiland With record cold temperatures sweeping across the United States this winter, cold temperature is at the forefront of most people's minds. As a building owner or property manager, you've likely been...
The Importance of Regular, Routine Roof Inspections 12/30/2022 | By Scott Weiland Did you know that a piece of façade falls off a building once every three weeks? Unfortunately, it takes death or destruction to force local jurisdictions to enact façade ordinances. How can you ...
What Florida Bill S.B. 4-D Means for Property Owners 12/05/2022 | By Scott Weiland Earlier this year, we talked about the tragedy of the Surfside Condo collapse in Florida. Over the last few years, more catastrophic structural damage cases, concrete restoration, and progressive...
Surfside Condo Collapse, One Year Later: What We Know 10/03/2022 | By Scott Weiland Since the Champlain Towers Collapse in Surfside Florida, we have had numerous requests to perform structural condition assessments. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Nation...
Why Should You Care About Facade Inspection and Liability? 08/31/2022 | By Scott Weiland How important is routine façade inspection ? During hurricane, tornado, and severe thunderstorm season across the United States, we're reminded how important it is to anticipate façade failures b...
Avoid Major Parking Structure Restoration Costs 08/05/2022 | By Scott Weiland There are many factors that influence the prediction of how long a parking structure will last and at what point you will need to tear it down and rebuild. Parking structures are unique in that the...
The Importance of Structural Building Inspection 07/06/2022 | By Scott Weiland Are you up to date on your building inspections? When is the last time you had a thorough roof and facade inspection done by a professional company? There are currently 12 cities in the United Stat...
Protective Surface Coatings for Parking Structures 06/07/2022 | By Scott Weiland A parking structure provides an essential service. Whether your parking structure is a multi-level garage or a few below-grade levels under a high-rise building, proactive condition assessment and ...
How to Find the Right Engineering Internship and Full Time Job after Graduation 05/03/2022 | By Scott Weiland Are you close to the finish line for college graduation? You've been working hard for years, and it's time for that work to pay off as you search for your dream job. Getting your foot in the door a...
Fall Protection Best Practices to Protect Your Workers 04/08/2022 | By Scott Weiland Innovative Engineering Inc. Can Provide Efficient Fall Protection Innovative Engineering Inc. is a trusted Structural Engineering resource of facility owners and managers of all sizes, including so...
Roof Inspection: The Importance and Why You Should Never Neglect Upkeep 03/09/2022 | By Scott Weiland The practice of thermal imaging has become increasingly more common in regards to roof inspection practices. By scanning various areas of the roof with thermal cameras, you can identify where hidde...
Building Structure Condition Assessment: How to Avoid Catastrophe 02/02/2022 | By Scott Weiland Over the last few years, more catastrophic structural damage cases and progressive collapse cases have been in the news. Because of this, building owners are taking a closer look at their building ...
Doâs and Donâts of Restoring Commercial Brick Buildings 01/01/2022 | By Scott Weiland Do you own or manage a historic building? Are you concerned about the aging facade or overall structure of your building? Many communities realize the value of historic and cultural character older...
Winter Parking Structure Inspection & Maintenance Checklist 12/07/2021 | By Scott Weiland Do you own a parking structure or parking garage? Do you maintain a parking structure at your facility? When winter hits, are you prepared to take care of the snow and ice? Best practices for snow ...
Blast Design & Physical Security 11/01/2021 | By Scott Weiland The job of a blast design engineer is to understand the risk and consequences of an explosive event, and then to develop methods for reducing the potential harm caused to people and critical assets...
Best Practices for Structural Building Inspection 10/07/2021 | By Scott Weiland There are currently 12 cities in the United States with ordinances that mandate periodic inspections of building façades, most of which are located in the Midwest. However, across the country, many ...
A Brief History of Fall Protection and How its Standards Affect Us Today 09/02/2021 | By Scott Weiland In order to provide a safe workplace, Building Owners, Property Managers, Architects, Planners, and Engineers are required to incorporate safe design measures to eliminate, prevent, or otherwise co...
Myths vs. Realities of Physical Security 07/01/2021 | By Scott Weiland IEI routinely conducts peer reviews of both structural and physical security designs on behalf of the federal government. This is where we noticed the gap between theory and incorporation of physical...
How to Assess the Condition of Your Parking Structure 06/08/2021 | By Scott Weiland Don't Defer Routine Parking Structure Maintenance! Reactive maintenance represents the cost of doing nothing. If routine maintenance is deferred for too long, the costs will add up, leading to a si...
Advantages of Thermal Imaging During a Building Envelope Inspection 04/09/2021 | By Scott Weiland Infrared (IR) thermal imaging is the measurement of surface temperatures. However, to the trained eye it is much more than that. Thermal images, when analyzed by an expert, can provide valuable insig...
What is Commercial Construction Management? 03/01/2021 | By Scott Weiland Commercial construction is a huge industry, and as the economy grows, commercial buildings are necessary for creating more space for more workers as population growth and business cycles also grow....
Best Practices for Parking Garage Snow Removal 02/01/2021 | By Scott Weiland Our engineers are glad to walk your facility and let you know of any conditions that require immediate attention and what maintenance activities you can perform now to extend the life of your facil...
What to Look for in an Engineering Company 12/02/2020 | By Scott Weiland Are you close to the finish line for college graduation? You've been working hard for years, and it's time for that work to pay off as you search for your dream job. Getting your foot in the door at ...
Are You Using Fall Protection Properly? 10/06/2020 | By Scott Weiland Are your employees properly protected from fall hazards? Are you absolutely sure that your equipment is up to OSHA Regulations and ANSI Standards, and your employees properly equipped for fall prot...
COVID-19: Are You Prepared for Bioterrorism? 08/31/2020 | By Scott Weiland As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the entire world has become aware of the impact a pandemic has on the way we live and do business. While COVID-19 is believed to be a natural outbreak of a new...
IEI Staff Engineer Stephen Morgan Obtains PSP Certification 08/07/2020 | By Scott Weiland We are very proud to announce that our very own Stephen L. Morgan PSP has passed his ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) exam! The 2.5 hour exam covers a wide variety of Physical Security ...
Signs of Parking Structure Deterioration 08/06/2020 | By Scott Weiland Parking structures are an integral part of cities all across the country, providing visitors and their vehicles with a place to park and shelter from the elements. They also often provide access to...
COVID-19: How to Screen your Employees 06/11/2020 | By Scott Weiland Scott L. Weiland, PE, is a Principal with Innovative Engineering Inc. and sUAS Level One Thermal Engineering Certificate Holder. He can be reached at SWeiland@ieiusa.com Ethan J. Barrentine, BSCE, ...
Drones: The Next Security Threat? 06/09/2020 | By Scott Weiland Innovative Engineering, Inc (IEI) is uniquely qualified to perform drone work as part of their engineering offerings. IEI's certified pilots have experience flying drones for building envelope insp...
Fall Protection Regulations 101 05/19/2020 | By Scott Weiland Remember: your obligation as an owner, property manager, architect, planner, or engineer is to incorporate safe design measures to eliminate, prevent, or otherwise control fall hazards in the desig...
What makes IFMA truly a global organization? 11/08/2019 | By Scott Weiland In the conflicted world we live in today, members of IFMA (International Facilities Management Association) should be proud to be a part of a truly global organization. Innovative Engineering Inc. (I...
How to win a Yeti Cooler from Innovative Engineering Inc. 11/04/2019 | By Scott Weiland Innovative Engineering Inc. (IEI) is giving away customized Yeti Roadie 20 Coolers. Last week IEI exhibited at the 2019 National Parking Association Convention at Loews Sapphire Falls Resort near Uni...
DURABILITY OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES: WHAT DID THE ROMANS KNOW? 06/21/2019 | By Scott Weiland One question that I was asked during a recent presentation was "What are the differences in materials between then and now and what improvements have been made to increase durability of parking struc...
Why You Should Inspect Your Roof 05/10/2019 | By Scott Weiland Facilities often go year after year without having a comprehensive roof inspection. Managers trust that the roof is sound and even at times ignore obvious issues. Symptoms such as cracking, pooling w...
Budgeting Maintenance Costs in Parking Structures 02/26/2019 | By Scott Weiland A great time was had by all at the Florida Parking and Transportation Association (FPTA) Conference in December at the Sawgrass Resort, Florida. My seminar on Parking Structure Maintenance was well a...
Why is it Raining Inside my Parking Structure? 01/10/2019 | By Scott Weiland CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY We're Ready To Give You The Download. Please Share Where We Can Send It. (We Will Also Forward You To An Online PDF) About the author Scott Weiland Scott L Wei...
Concrete Crack Repair: When is a Crack a Crack? 09/04/2018 | By Scott Weiland The engineers at IEI specialize in parking structure restoration. They will be glad to walk your facility and let you know of any conditions that require immediate attention and what maintenance ac...
4 Things You Need To Know About OSHA 1910 Subpart D 06/27/2018 | By Scott Weiland November 20th, 2017 Permanent anchorages for Rope Descent Systems must be inspected and certified. November 19th, 2018 New fixed ladders over 24 feet tall must have a personal fall arrest system or...
How Long Will My Parking Structure Last? 06/13/2018 | By Scott Weiland Figure 3 Chloride Ion & Carbonation Testing Assuming (based on this testing) that there is adequate remaining useful life of the structure, a maintenance program can be developed, which if followed...
Vehicle Barrier System Testing Saves Owners Money 05/22/2018 | By Scott Weiland Per ASCE 7-10 4.5.3 and IBC 2015 1708.3.2, a load of 9,600 pounds is to be applied in any direction at a height between 1'-6" and 2'-3" and left in place for 1 minute. To accomplish this loading re...
SPRAT Certification and What it Means in the Industry 03/19/2018 | By Scott Weiland What this means for IEI The good news about the new OSHA 1910 regulations is that IEI is exempt from them as we only perform industrial rope access. In addition, we are exempt from the new OSHA fal...
Structural Façade Forensic Investigation: Richard B. Russell Agricultural Research Center 03/07/2018 | By Scott Weiland ...
Façade Inspection & Liability 01/31/2018 | By Scott Weiland Figure 4: Trey Thomas PE Façade Inspection Using Rope Access & Borescope Inspection Façade Analysis Every deficiency noted is analyzed to determine the root cause and severity. Most often this an...
IEI Sustaining Member of the Month, Brian Dance Presents Overview of Firm at SAME Atlanta 11/10/2015 | By Scott Weiland As an SAME Sustaining Member of the Month, Brian L. Dance, PE, SE, presented an overview of Innovative Engineering Inc's (IEI) capabilities and experience as a part of the SAME Atlanta Post Novembe...
Sidewalk Vaults: Hidden Hazards and Hidden Costs 11/02/2015 | By Scott Weiland Imagine you are the Building Owner or Property Manager of a commercial building that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one day you learn that a public transportation project ...
Promising Opportunities at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport with Improvements Estimated at $1 Billion in Construction 09/22/2015 | By Scott Weiland With more than 20 years experience working at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (H-JAIA), Innovative Engineering Inc — structural engineers, are excited about the airport beg...
Weiland and Morgan to Present Practical Application of Physical Security Criteria at SAME JETS Nashville 08/05/2015 | By Scott Weiland DoD Minimum Anti-Terrorism Standards for Buildings — UFC 4-010-01. Scott L. Weiland PE and Stephen L. Morgan EI, physical security specialists and structural engineers at IEI in Atlanta, wil...
Structural Intern Sam Watts Wins SAME -Atlanta 2015 Scholarship 07/23/2015 | By Scott Weiland Innovative Engineering, Inc. (IEI) is pleased to announce that Sam Watts, a structural engineering intern at IEI in Atlanta, has won the 2015 — 2016 Al Rowe and Sy Liebmann Scholarship sponsore...
Upcoming Presentation — Practical Considerations for Building Facade Inspections 03/31/2015 | By Scott Weiland 2015 Georgia Engineers Summer Conference — Brasstown Valley Resort Innovative Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce that we will once again be presenting at this year's Georgia Engineers Summer ...
Weiland Appointed to Municipal Construction Board — City of Woodstock 01/12/2015 | By Scott Weiland Woodstock, GA — Scott L. Weiland, P.E., president of Innovative Engineering, Inc., was appointed by Mayor Donnie Henriques and the City Council to serve as structural engineer on the Construc...
Dance Inaugurated to SAME Atlanta Post 09/09/2014 | By Scott Weiland Atlanta, GA — Brian L. Dance, P.E., S.E., Project Director with Innovative Engineering, Inc., was sworn in as the 2014-16 Treasurer for the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Atlan...
