WJ Higgins & Associates, Inc. is a consulting engineering firm specializing in the structural design of building façade systems. Our expertise spans aluminum curtain walls, metal panels, and custom structural glass assemblies — including glass guards, canopies, and skylights. We deliver thoughtful, innovative, efficient, and constructible solutions that bring architectural visions to life. By blending technical precision with creative problem-solving, WJ Higgins helps our clients achieve façades that perform as beautifully as they look.

Our Expertise:

  • Aluminum Curtain Walls
  • Metal Panels
  • Custom Structural Glass Assemblies
    • Glass Guards
    • Canopies
    • Skylights
200 Monroe – Grand Rapids, MI

W.J. Higgins & Associates, Inc. guided the design and construction teams from existing building evaluation through testing of the new façade installation.  Included adding another floor, expanding the original footprint, and introducing multi-floor clerestory curtain wall.

Architect: AMDG Architects
Owner: RDV Corporation
Construction Manager: Rockford Construction