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Wendel is an innovative architecture, engineering, energy efficiency, and construction management firm that collaborates holistically with private and public entities to approach facility and infrastructure projects.
In 1940, Leon Wendel, PE started a small civil engineering and surveying firm in Western New York. Today, we boast a full complement of professional engineers in every discipline, architects and landscape architects, construction managers, planners, and interior designers committed to upholding our values. We believe we can create a better world through knowledge and leadership. Our commitment to these values enables us to see our efforts through, from concept to completion.
Our mission is to build a better world through knowledge and leadership.
Sustainability is about more than just our projects. We strive to incorporate sustainability into every aspect of our business. We are committed to developing a culture of sustainability. We believe that building a more sustainable world is a key aspect of our mission. With that in mind, we look for ways to incorporate sustainability into the day-to-day functions of our firm and invest in providing our staff with the tools that they need to develop sustainable projects for our clients.
At Wendel, cooperation is paramount. Every member of your Wendel team is committed to respecting others, creating win-win solutions for all parties, working free of ego and drama, and — when appropriate — sharing some laughs.
At the end of the day, our work rests on accuracy, technical precision, and a little bit of artistry. To ensure we deliver an exceptional product, we are curious, creative, and process-oriented. We take time to plan and practice quality as a way of life.
Wendel employees listen generously and respond thoughtfully. We’re straightforward and honest. We never leave you hanging or give you the runaround.
We believe in doing right by our clients. We only make promises of integrity, and we honor all of our commitments.
"Property values in the Village are going up because people want to be here. Retail demand within ten miles of West Main Street is very low, but the Village now has a waiting list due to the economic ecosystem generated by this plan."
– Tommy Sweeney, Glassco Management LLC
"It has been my pleasure, over the last fourteen years, to work with Wendel on several projects. If you are working on an architecture, engineering, energy efficiency, or construction management project, hiring Wendel is a great decision."
– Lynne Johnson, Chairman, Orleans County Legislature
"Wendel was a tremendous partner to PVTA on this very successful project. Their vast experience with FTA grant-funded projects also proved most valuable. "
– John M. Burke, Manager of Capital Projects, Pioneer Valley Transit Authority
"Our LED street lighting project not only provided energy and cost savings to the Village ... but it also came in under budget, and with a shorter construction schedule than was originally planned."
– William C. Schroeder, Mayor, Village of Lancaster
We invest in the right people.
We provide architecture, engineering, energy efficiency, and construction management services.
Our services are available in multiple markets.