Today, the path to creating a successful project becomes more demanding and yet equally rewarding. Although the process has become significantly more complicated, most agencies and architects would agree that it results in superior buildings that are more attuned to the desire of owners, agencies, user groups and the overall community.

To make sure projects are built to the needs of the users and the community, city and county agencies and architects must take into account many elements that can also make a building more comfortable for employees are more pleasing to the general public. A well designed, quality facility can contribute to the success and operation of the user and the well-being of the community at large. The future trends shaping project design include a diverse range of issues including collaborative planning, community use, cost efficiency, security, productivity, client focus, sustainability, technology, and universal design.

Recognizing that the process of operating and managing a facility is a long term and ongoing process, WAI provides full services in planning, design, development, implementation and management stages involved in the full life cycle of a facility. The WAI team brings a diverse mix of professional expertise and experience which includes: leading consultants in the field of facility management, planning and programming. We continuously strive for new and innovative ways to develop responsible public/private partnerships. Partnerships between the private and public sectors are being formed with ever increasing frequency to provide maximum benefit to not only local governments, but also private developers and investors.

WAI has been instrumental in developing commercial and non-profit facilities through means other that traditional financing mechanisms. This hands on development experience and expertise will provide additional benefits to the facility planning, programming, and management of governmental and private projects.