Jim Royston

President & Principal Engineer @Western Engineering & Research Corporation

Denver, CO, US

As president of WERC, I oversee electrical, mechanical, civil, structural and metallurgical engineering services, and fire investigations. I specialize in the analysis of structural, architectural and construction failures and performance problems throughout the western United States. I developed and oversee the plumbing failure analysis group that specializes in the evaluation of failed valves, hoses and pipes. I evaluate construction quality and conformance with contract documents and building code provisions. I have evaluated damage to numerous fire and explosion-damaged concrete, masonry, timber and steel structures. My work includes engineering investigations of construction accidents and slip, trip and fall accidents on stairways, ladders, and ramps. I have designed and conducted laboratory and field tests on a wide range of structures, mechanical systems, building components, and materials throughout the United States and Canada.I am a licensed Professional Engineer in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, Idaho, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Nevada.

Michigan State University

BA, Education

University of Wyoming

MS, Structural Engineering