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Gloria Moy

Senior Associate

Experience

Since joining WJE in 2017, Gloria Moy has been involved with numerous building enclosure evaluations and investigations of distressed and deteriorated conditions in existing buildings, for which she also designed repairs and performed construction observations. Her experience includes glass, masonry, and concrete facades as well as single-ply, built-up, and liquid-applied roofing systems in both contemporary and historic buildings. Ms. Moy’s responsibilities have included investigating existing buildings (including water testing and surveying using drone technology), writing investigative reports, designing repairs, developing construction documents, and performing construction observation.

REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS

Facade Assessment

150 North Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL: Curtain wall and sloped glazing inspection
55 East Pearson Street - Chicago, IL: Inspection and repair of cast-in-place concrete with aluminum window facade
Evergreen Partners - St. Louis, MO: Brick masonry facade and roof inspections; report and repair program

Roofing and Waterproofing

Hurricane Harvey Disaster Recovery - Rockport, TX: Condition assessments
Willis Tower - Chicago, IL: Roofing replacement design and construction observation
Marriott Marquis - Chicago, IL: Roofing investigation and replacement observation
CoreSite Data Center - Chicago, IL: PVC installation
Indiana World War Memorial - Indianapolis: Water leakage investigation and waterproofing replacement
Parc Huron - Chicago, IL: PVC replacement
Lane County Adult Corrections Main Jail - Eugene, OR: PVC replacement
Lane County Public Service Building - Eugene, OR: Modified bitumen replacement
300 South Riverside - Chicago, IL: Roofing replacement design and construction observation
Jordan Hall - Bloomington, IN: Roofing assessment
Olympia Centre - Chicago, IL: Condition assessment
Franklin Center - Chicago, IL: Condition assessment and repairs

Windows and Curtain Walls

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel - Colorado Springs, CO: Aluminum and glass recladding design
Vista Tower - Chicago, IL: Consulting for new curtain wall
Stone Pavilion - Chicago, IL: Window replacement design
3750 North Lake Shore Drive - Chicago, IL: Skylight replacement design

Repair and Rehabilitation

Old Cook County Hospital - Chicago, IL: Design and construction observation for terra cotta and brick facade restoration; window replacement/restoration; roofing replacement
Macy’s - Chicago, IL: Preconstruction assessment of Tiffany dome
Old Post Office - Chicago, IL: Design and construction observation for terra cotta, limestone, and brick restoration; window and roofing replacement

Water/Air Leakage Assessment

300 South Riverside - Chicago, IL: Low-voltage electronic leak detection of roofing system
Metra Millennium Station - Chicago, IL: Bridge deck (ceiling) above station
Tides and Shoreham - Chicago, IL: Water leakage assessment and repairs

Small UAS (Drone) Services

KAM Isaiah Israel Congregation - Chicago, IL: Roofing survey
Glessner House Museum - Chicago, IL: Roofing survey
Gatziolis Residence - Lake Geneva, IL: Roofing survey
1769 and 1819 West Pershing - Chicago, IL: Roofing and facade survey

Professional Affiliations

ASTM International
International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC)

Registrations

Architect in IL
FAA Licensed Remote Pilot

Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 2014
Master of Architecture, 2017

WJE Chicago
10 South LaSalle Street
Suite 2600
Chicago, IL 60603
Tel: (312) 372-0555
gmoy@wje.com

Practice Areas

Facade Assessment
Roofing and Waterproofing
Windows and Curtain Walls
Repair and Rehabilitation
Water/Air Leakage Assessment
Small UAS (Drone) Services

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates is committed to helping our clients solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world. Supported by unparalleled laboratory and field testing capabilities, our team of engineers, architects, and materials scientists brings an enthusiasm for problem solving and a hands-on technical approach to every challenge.

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