When a tested curtainwall system still needs an engineer

Pre-tested systems cover frame strength and air/water performance — but anchorage, glass sizing per ASTM E1300, and interface details still require project-specific engineering. What the test report covers, and what it doesn’t.

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What does a facade engineer actually do?

Curtainwall people have a hard time explaining their work. From wind loads and maintenance rigs to anchorage and building movement — here’s what facade engineering actually involves.

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The five-minute rule

If it only takes five minutes, do it now — why responsiveness is a service in construction, not just a habit.

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Why I teach curtainwall design

From an NCSEA webinar with 200+ engineers to a STRUCTURE Magazine article — why teaching the fundamentals makes the whole industry (and the teacher) better.

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One calculation at a time

Complex projects become solvable when you turn them into a sequence of clear, actionable tasks. Make the plan, put on blinders, and let the small wins compound.

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How KEG communicates: a project reference sheet

Effective communication is critical to successful project execution. This reference sheet lays out KEG’s default modes of communication — when to use chat, calls, meetings, and email — so every project starts with clear expectations. The maxim: meetings and chats for making decisions, emails for documentation.

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