Announcements 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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 ... 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 ... 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 ... 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... 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... 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... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
