YUHAN YANG

Building Enclosure Associate III / Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.

Yuhan Yang is an Associate III at Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE), specializing in building enclosure consulting, facade assessment, fenestration systems, building enclosure commissioning (BECx), and litigation support. Her expertise includes the inspection and investigation of exterior wall systems, water and air leakage assessments, development and oversight of facade repair designs, BECx services, and litigation support for a wide range of building types, including high-rise residential towers, office buildings, healthcare facilities, institutions, and historic structures.

Prior to joining WJE, Yuhan worked with glazing firms focused on high-rise projects, managing work across design, engineering, fabrication, and installation phases. She brings over seven years of experience in curtain wall, window wall, and storefront engineering, manufacturing, and construction. Her project experience includes notable works such as One Chicago Square, Wind Creek Chicago Southland, and 1101 West Van Buren. She has also provided consulting services for exterior envelope design reviews and construction observation at major projects including the Obama Presidential Athletic Center, the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Institute at Johns Hopkins University, and AnMed Medical Center in South Carolina. Yuhan is a LEED Accredited Professional and an active member of the Fenestration & Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) and the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC).

Yuhan holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Sichuan University and a Master of Science in Construction Engineering and Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology. She continues to apply her technical expertise and industry knowledge to support the performance and durability of building enclosure systems across diverse project types

What PWC Events do you enjoy attending? "I enjoy attending PWC’s networking events, educational seminars, and project tours. These events offer valuable opportunities to exchange industry knowledge, build meaningful relationships, and stay informed about emerging trends and best practices across the construction and development sectors."

Tell about an accomplishment or milestone that you are proud of. "One accomplishment I am proud of is transitioning from glazing contracting and manufacturing into a technical consulting role at WJE. It allowed me to build on my practical experience and expand into broader building enclosure services, including commissioning (BECx) and litigation support. Successfully leading facade assessments and new enclosure consulting on major projects, such as the Obama Presidential Athletic Center and Johns Hopkins University's Data Science Institute, has been a rewarding milestone."

Share an important lesson that you have learned during your career. "An important lesson I’ve learned is that attention to detail and clear communication are critical to project success. Whether coordinating design details during preconstruction or documenting conditions during forensic investigations, precision and collaboration consistently prove vital to delivering quality work and building trust with clients and project teams."