Posts by Carrie Jeske
2024 Tentative Trade Show Plan & Client Site Visits
These are the locations we’re planning to visit in 2024. Please book a time to meet with us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or drinks. We’d love to give a presentation at your office and tour your facility. Contact Carrie@JEIstructural.com
Read MoreLaminated or Tempered Glass Railing Engineering Design
Interesting content on Laminated Glass Railing Design Engineering and more that may be helpful for those new to glass railing design. JEI Structural Engineering offers a comprehensive playlist to help inform and educate industry members on Glass Railing Design Engineering using Laminated and Tempered Glass. What is Laminated Glass? Laminated glass railing is a versatile…
Read MoreSpeed of Glass and Glazing Installation Tips & Trends
Speed of Glass and Glazing Installation Tips The market is also moving toward systems that reduce labor requirements. “General contractors and glazing contractors continue to strive for faster façade enclosure,” says Stewart Jeske, president of JEI Structural Engineering.”2020 Reference Notes for Glass & Glazing Project Managers INDUSTRY TRENDS METALS & HARDWARE Trends in glass…
Read MoreThe Right Screw for the Job: Material Selection Matters for More than Just Glass
The Right Screw for the Job: Material Selection Matters for More than Just Glass By Stewart Jeske, PE and Kyle Roberts, PE When was the last time you thought about the material your screws are made from? Why would you, because a screw is just a screw, right? Well … not all screws are created…
Read MoreThe Engineering Difference: Delegated Design Considerations for Project Managers
Engineered Connections September 2021 Posted on September 14, 2021 by Archivist The Engineering Difference: Delegated Design Considerations for Project Managers By Stewart Jeske and Kyle Roberts Delegated design is the legal shifting of design/engineering responsibilities by contract from the architect/engineer design team to the general contractor, then to the contract glazier and finally their subcontract façade engineer. The…
Read MoreBuilding Movement Effects on Curtain Wall and Storefront for Glazing Contractors
Building Movement Effects on Curtain Wall and Storefront for Glazing Contractors. Thanks to Steel Encounters, Inc., the Utah Glass Association and Tom Jackson for organizing & contributing to Stewart Jeske, MS, P.E. presentation of this critical info for glazing contractors. Get Curtain Wall Engineering Quote INFO@JEIstructural.com 816-505-0987 Building Movement Effects on Curtain Wall and Storefront for Glazing Contractors.
Read MoreDelegated Design for Architects
JEI has developed some Delegated Design for Architects packages to make sure your project specs represent architectural excellence. Prelim Glazing Systems Design Advise on storefront vs curtain wall Size curtain wall depths/spans Size storefront spans Advise on curtain wall support points & loads Coordinate building structural movement Prelim Design for Glass Walls Glass Fins prelim…
Read MoreDon’t Underestimate Wind Loading on Building Elevations for Panel Projects
Play the video of these panels swinging in the wind. Interesting comments. Accuracy is sometimes more important than speed or cost…. To avoid problems like this, contact JEI Structural Engineering
Read MoreGlass Texpo | San Antonio, Texas | May 20 – 21
Meet JEI Building Envelope Engineers in person! Bring your toughest problems, engineering questions or just stop by for a friendly introduction. May 20- 21, 2021 San Antonio, Texas Download FREE SHOW PASS. 2021 Texpo Free Pass_JEI Structural Glazing Engineering Schedule An Appointment with JEI Licensed Professional Engineer Find out more about Glass Texpo.
Read MoreGlazing Engineer Tools for Systems Outside Height Reqs for Florida Product Approval
Engineer Tools | Systems Outside Height Reqs for Florida Product Approval To talk to an engineering contact: JEI Structural Engineering 816-505-0987 Info@JEIstructural.com www.JEIstructural.com Building Envelope Design Consulting Services Building Envelope Engineering Design and Consulting Company Facade Engineering Design Company Aquarium Exhibit Design Company Building Facade Design Company Commercial Building Skylight Design Company Commercial Glazing Contractors…
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