According to the US Bureau of Labor statistics, about 47 million people have left their jobs since the pandemic in search of new employment opportunities….
Read More
origin: starting the conversation
School’s Out! How are Your Facilities Holding Up? – Part I: Why Your School District Needs a Roof Consultant
School might be out for summer, but we have a multiple choice test for you: Which school budget category should receive increased funding for the…
Read More
1 + 1 > 2: KSi Structural Engineers Joins Wallace Design Collective
First Impressions Matter On a stormy summer night in 2011, Kurt Swensson, PhD, PE, and founder of KSi Structural Engineers, boarded a puddle jumper for…
Read More
Making School Pickup and Drop-off Lines Easier and Safer: A Civil Engineer’s Perspective
As we come to the end of another school year, I always think back to my highs and lows. What went really well this school…
Read More
Why is the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa? It’s Really the Only Logical Choice.
When you hear “Bob Dylan,” what words come to mind? Iconic? Unique? Timeless? Tulsa? Up until recently, Tulsa would likely have never been included on…
Read More
Tornado Season is Here: How Safe are Storm Shelters and Safe Rooms?
As tornado season approaches, you might hear the terms “storm shelter” and “safe room” advertised as areas to take shelter during a storm. But what…
Read More
4 Ways Landscape Architects are Helping Bring the Stress-Relieving Wonders of Nature to All
Have you stopped to smell the roses recently? It’s the time of year when trees are flowering and wafting their sweet scent through the air….
Read More
Company Culture
When I graduated with my bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, it was 2008. I am sure many of you remember 2008 was a…
Read More
For the Love of Maths
Happy PI Day! In honor of this most amazing mathematical pseudo- holiday that celebrates the mathematical constant pi, or the ratio of a circle’s circumference…
Read More
Women in Construction: Advice for Female Engineers Facing Sexism in the Field
Sexism in the construction industry. Is the concept real? Or overblown? Women in construction have historically been perceived as having a harder time gaining respect…
Read More
Construction of New USA BMX Headquarters in Tulsa Creates Racing and STEM Opportunities for Kids
Lately, downtown Tulsa has been buzzing with new construction and…BMX bikes? That’s right, as of February 15, 2022, the city that’s known for hosting the…
Read More
Drilling Down into AEC Specializations: Structural Engineering with Dan Popp, PE, SE
When it comes to architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), the “architectural design” and “physical construction” parts are pretty easy to wrap your head around. But…
Read More
Conquer the Career Fair: Insider Resume and Interview Tips for Engineering Students
College career fair season is in full swing! Does the thought of suiting up and heading to campus to introduce yourself to recruiters in hopes…
Read More
40 Acts of Service: Making Lives Better Through Community Involvement
Happy 2022! What’s your New Year’s resolution? A bit cliche? Maybe. But you can’t deny that a new year equates to a fresh start, making…
Read More
Tom Talks: Year in Review
Happy New Year everyone! As we started into 2021 a year ago, one of the biggest things we were looking forward to was putting the…
Read More
Year-End Blog Review
Another year is coming to a close and so it is natural to reflect on the past year. We have had quite a year here…
Read More
Redefining Progress in the Tulsa Arts District
Is progress still progress if there’s an ugly side to it? As a recently replanted Tulsa transplant (one who moved to Tulsa almost ten years…
Read More
The Importance of Existing Drawings
The Importance of Existing Drawings I am sure all of you have seen it in movies or TV shows but maybe you never really thought…
Read More
A Day in the Life of a Structural Engineer: Kyle Haskett, PE, Associate
What’s it like to be a structural engineer? This week, one of Wallace Design Collective’s newly promoted Associates, Kyle Haskett, PE, shares with us the…
Read More
Spotlight on OSU CEAT 2021 Hall of Fame Inductee Carrie Johnson, PE, SE
This year, we’ve been fortunate to be able to celebrate 40 years of success as Wallace Engineering and toast the company’s current and future progress…
Read More
Cold-Formed Steel – Who We are and What We Do
At the start of the year, we developed this blog series to spotlight the various services Wallace offers. On June 1, our 40th anniversary, we…
Read More
Concrete Combat Review: The Competitive Reality Show Designed for AEC Nerds
Everyone’s got that one reality tv show they’re just a little bit embarrassed to admit they like to watch… Mine used to be Holiday Wars….
Read More
Just Your Standard Engineer DIY Project: Above-Ground Storm Shelter Footing and Anchorage
Normally, new homeowners get indoctrinated into the cult of “homeownership” with the standard DIY projects: painting, caulking, building IKEA bookshelves, etc. Unless the new homeowners…
Read More
Structural Engineering Terms 101: Top 3 Commonly Confused Structural Engineering Terms
Every profession or industry has its own lingo. And if you’re an industry insider, you may not give some terms a second thought – they’re…
Read More
Wallace Design Collective Intern Spotlight 2021
Almost any professional will tell you that school can only teach you so much – nothing can replace real world experience! Wallace Design Collective understands…
Read More
Engineers Can DIY Anything (Or We Think We Can)
Several years ago, when I was studying to take my licensing exam, I decided to blow off some steam and one thing led to another….
Read More
Five Tips for Taking Better Photos for Your Assessment or Inspection Report
As an engineer, when you’re on site for an assessment or inspection, you’re confident you have a good handle on the issues. You take notes…
Read More
Champlain Towers South Condo Collapse: An In-Depth Look at Concrete Spalling
The collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo in Surfside, FL has left us with a number of questions. Most importantly, what caused this 12-story…
Read More
40 for 40: 40 Insights from Tom Wallace to Celebrate 40 Years – Part 5
We hope you’ve enjoyed getting to know a little more about Wallace Design Collective’s founder, Tom Wallace! This week, we wrap up our “40 for…
Read More
40 for 40: 40 Insights from Tom Wallace to Celebrate 40 Years Part 4 – Success
What does success look like? Find out about the philosophies and influences that Tom Wallace believes contributed to his professional and personal accomplishments. Plus, get…
Read More
40 for 40: 40 Insights from Tom Wallace to Celebrate 40 Years Part 3 – Structural Engineering and Technology
A lot has happened in 40 years – especially when it comes to technology. This week, we get Tom Wallace’s thoughts on how technology has…
Read More
40 for 40: 40 Insights from Tom Wallace to Celebrate 40 Years Part 2 – Entrepreneurship
This week, we’re continuing our “40 for 40” series with eight insights from Tom Wallace on the subject of entrepreneurship. Find out more about Tom’s…
Read More
40 for 40: 40 Insights from Tom Wallace to Celebrate 40 Years Part 1 – Evolution of Wallace Engineering
In 1981, a young structural engineer purchased a $15,000 HP-85 computer with a 6 inch screen and 16KB internal memory, rented a 500 square foot…
Read More
Retro-Fit Structural Analysis: Prelim Lateral and the 10% rule
Some of my favorite projects involve retro-fit, or modifying an existing structure for a new tenant’s use. One thing I try to stress to architects…
Read More
Journey to Doe Mountain
When I graduated with my master’s degree in civil engineering, one of the first things I did was send a copy of my thesis to…
Read More
Structural Forensics Engineering Breakdown: What are building owners’ top structural concerns?
In a previous post, I presented an overview of various routine forensic structural engineering projects our team tackles and broke down our forensics work to…
Read More
meet our bloggers
Back to top
