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Delegated Design Mistakes = Broken Glass & Leaks – HELP Glazing Contractors Get It Right

January 27, 2026

  Delegated Design Mistakes = Broken Glass & Leaks – HELP Glazing Contractors Get It Right One of the most common façade failures we see…

The Rise and Impact of Cold Form Steel in Modern Construction

August 15, 2025

The Rise and Impact of Cold Form Steel in Modern Construction In the evolving world of construction and facade design, cold form steel (CFS) is…

Glass Guardrail & Windscreen Engineering: Deflection, Design, and Performance

August 8, 2025

Glass Guardrail & Windscreen Engineering: Deflection, Design, and Performance Glass guardrails and windscreens are a striking design element in modern architecture—delivering transparency, unobstructed views, and…

Seismic Engineering Essentials from Curtain Walls to Cladding

June 17, 2025

Understanding Seismic Engineering Essentials from Curtain Walls to Cladding. Engineering is a crucial aspect of constructing safe and resilient buildings in areas prone to earthquakes.…

Electrochromic Smart Glass Engineering

June 10, 2025

Electrochromic Smart Glass Engineering This script discusses electrochromic glass, a type of smart glass that can change its light transmission properties with the application of…

Analyzing Curtain Wall Structure: Guardrails and Live Load Impacts

June 9, 2025

The script discusses a unique project in Los Angeles, California, focusing on the application of guardrail live loads in a 20-feet tall curtain wall elevation.…

Glass Consulting Engineering for Commercial Facade

January 12, 2025

JEI Structural Engineering has been serving glazing contractors, architects and manufactures since 2003. Providing Glass Consulting and Structural Engineering Services for Commercial Projects. Glass consulting…

Building Envelope and Façade Shop Drawings

October 23, 2024

At JEI Structural Façade Engineering and Drafting, we specialize in comprehensive building envelope and facade shop drawings that ensure precision and quality in construction projects.…

Engineering Drama: Multiple Failures in One Project!

October 16, 2024

In this video, titled “Engineering Drama: Multiple Failures in One Project!”, we dive deep into the challenges faced by a facade engineering company on a…

2024 Tentative Trade Show Plan & Client Site Visits

November 10, 2023

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…