The integrity of your finished building depends upon the team you choose to help bring your vision to life. At W.J.Higgins & Associates, Inc., we combine decades of expertise in time-honored European rainscreen principles with our unwavering Midwest values and commitment to service to create exterior building envelopes that also stand the test of time.

Established in 1994, W.J.Higgins & Associates, Inc. was one of the first American consulting and production drafting firms to study and incorporate European rainscreen principles into our clients’ projects. Today, we are known for our expertise not only in the application of rainscreen technology, but also for our consulting, design, production drafting, field measuring, forensic and specialty services.

Welcome

W.J. Higgins & Associates, Inc. is a premier consulting, production drafting, project management, and forensic group in the field of exterior building envelopes. We take pride in the fact that we are at the top of our field in aesthetic, structural, and functional design using the highest quality, proven technologies available. We have been in business for over 20 years and have created a remarkable reputation, which we continuously strive to uphold.

Get the Most from Your Budget

Our experienced staff reviews your plans objectively and thoroughly to maximize your budget and to make sure essential systems are never compromised. We provide assistance throughout the entire construction process, from assistance with bids and budgets to periodic jobsite visits to post-construction follow up.

An Eye on the Future

Today, WJH&A continues its commitment to excellence. With direct access to current technological research and training from the most renowned window and cladding universities of Europe, forensic investigation experiences and information gained on-site at European and Canadian job sites, W.J. Higgins & Associates is at the forefront of technological developments, maintaining the expertise needed to design quality exterior wall assemblies that last the life of your building.