Engineer Wayne Provides Expert Guidance
Lauren Wayne protects and serves homeowners as the real estate world’s trusted source for structural engineering issues.
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Structural engineer Lauren Wayne, CEO of ARIES, Inc., is a familiar name in the world of real estate. She is a well-known, go-to resource for homeowners, sellers, lawyers and real estate agents in residential and commercial landscapes. As a professional engineer, which is the highest standard of competence in the engineering profession, Wayne has built a strong foundation of repeated clients and referrals of consumers who trust her guidance.
Wayne’s expertise as an engineer has served thousands of individuals who are facing issues from structural concerns and foundations to drainage, water issues and beyond. When it comes to the field of engineering, for more than two decades Wayne has provided support to an endless array of consumers, experts and real estate professionals. She loves advising consumers about the correct solution to repair and mitigate a problem.
With Atlanta as home-base for the Wayne family, Lauren shared, “I grew up in Baltimore, Md., and was raised in a Reform household, but my grandparents on my dad’s side were more religious. They observed Shabbat and kept kosher. I was always intrigued with how things work and how things were built, and engineering was a perfect career choice. After graduating college and getting married in 1991, we moved to the South and Atlanta in 1993. I wanted my kids to have a sound Jewish education; and The Epstein School was a perfect fit for us.”
At first, Wayne didn’t know she wanted to be an engineer. She was very good at math and science and her high school guidance counselor recommended engineering. Wayne attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, Penn., and chose Drexel because it had an amazing co-op program which was mandatory. She felt the experience was invaluable and helped to direct her interest toward construction and the rest is history. Wayne launched her company, ARIES, Inc. and built a strong foundation of successes, helping to save people from landslides of problems.
Regarding when a homeowner should call in an engineer, according to Wayne, “When someone believes there is a concerning issue, it’s time to consult an expert. That is the key. Homeowners typically can’t determine what is or is not a problem and often an issue is overlooked and can readily be solved. At other times, it’s a significant issue that will cost time, money and energy, and more if postponed or delayed. A professional evaluation is always beneficial. Most of my calls are cracks in the foundation, brick, sheetrock and water and drainage problems that can cause a great deal of issues to a foundation and home long-term. I do a lot of construction defect work and am involved in many legal cases as well.”
According to Robin Blass, Harry Norman Realtor of 45 years of experience and named one of the top 10 realtors by the Atlanta Board of Realtors, “Lauren Wayne is an expert engineer in her field. She is trusted and realtors and homeowners follow her guidelines for repairs. She will help get the right people to facilitate the work that she deems necessary. Homeowners and sellers can trust her independent evaluation which is immeasurable. I use whoever she tells me to use to fix a problem because then the contractor is following her guidelines for repair, and she’ll make sure it was done properly. She is the only professional engineer I use in Atlanta.”
Attorney since 1988, David Merbaum, and owner of Merbaum Law Group, said, “I have known Lauren for several years. I am a construction attorney and require the use of expert engineers on a regular basis. Vital to my confidence in an engineer is his or her ability to be knowledgeable about the subject matter and truthful about the case, whether the facts benefit the client or not. On every case where Lauren has been involved, she has been diligent and demonstrated her deep knowledge and understanding of engineering. She is well spoken and able to explain the technical issues effortlessly. Whenever I have a case that requires the use of an engineer, Lauren is my first phone call.”
Daily calls line up for Wayne’s advice, and she explained, “Most people don’t know what is causing their challenge whether it’s a crack in a foundation, water in a basement, flooding or standing water too close to a home or something structural which can be extremely important. I like diagnosing the problem and recommending the correct solution. I find many homeowners call multiple foundation companies and are confused because salespeople don’t address the source of the problem. Savvy homeowners typically get a bunch of estimates and then involve my services to determine the problem and correct solution.”
After storms, Wayne stays very busy and gets calls for trees hitting homes or posing a threat to a house which can be extremely worrisome. She said, “I also get homeowner calls all the time when people are just looking for answers about unknowns. They sense a problem or see something that could be a threat to their safety or investment and appreciate a professional opinion. The environment in Georgia has big swings in humidity that cause expansion and contraction issues as well. Most of my time is with homeowners diagnosing their situations.”
Real estate agent Leigh Schiff adds, “Lauren Wayne’s integrity is impeccable. Homeowners understand her in a clear manner, and she’s the calm in a storm. You can count on her and trust her vast knowledge and experience. Lauren’s laser-focused ability to identify a problem is extraordinary and she’s an advocate letting you know when there’s really an issue. She’s not afraid to do the right thing no matter the situation or whoever hires her.”
The list of homeowners Wayne has helped is vast and Atlanta attorney Lisa Rose commented, “Lauren Wayne is a highly skilled and talented structural engineer with superior knowledge. As an attorney who specializes in construction disputes on behalf of homeowners, Lauren is a wonderful resource, asset, and expert witness that I rely upon in my highly contested litigated disputes. Lauren efficiently identifies construction deficiencies, provides professional guidance to my clients, and generates and oversees effective solutions and repair protocols to resolve the individualized residential concerns.”
On a final note, Wayne shared, “I am extremely grateful that my work, consulting for both bigger projects and smaller ones, saves a lot of headaches and nightmares when consumers are proactive about their problems. My best advice is don’t put off what you can take care of today. Problems like the ones I see do not correct themselves.”
For more information, contact Lauren Wayne at https://www.ariesinc.com/
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