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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Housing/Residential

Civil + Structural Engineer

Instead of demolishing it and building new, repurposing the original structure provided environmental benefits to the local community including less pollution and disturbance of the site. Site improvements included underground utilities, below-grade Chambermaxx® systems, a swimming pool, jointed plain concrete pavement, and pervious concrete.

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New lifts revealed at Asticus building

Specification Product Update

The Client The re-imagined Asticus building was acquired in 2016 by AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments. This also included adding a new floor, all part of a broader lease opportunity. This site was a live office environment, meaning it had existing tenants on some of the floors. fire safety.

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New York Build 2016 Conference

Construction Marketing

The New York Build 2016 ( March 7th & 8 th ) focuses on a range of topic areas from construction regulation, major projects and upcoming contracts to sustainable building and the latest construction technology. Find out about the latest construction projects, plans, products and solutions. Site Managers. Roofing Systems.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

Efficient projects don’t have to be dramatically more expensive; the payback on many projects for energy-efficient systems and renewable energy is often years, not decades. High-performance envelope systems, glazing, lighting and HVAC technology can also reduce energy loads. Yet, there’s also an understanding that it’s not good enough.

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Former Cook County Hospital in Chicago gets new chapter

CCR Magazine

But thanks to ultra-strong efforts by Preservation Chicago and Landmarks Illinois, the Cook County Board of Commissioners’ plan to demolish the historic hospital was overturned. In 2016, it was announced that the hospital would be rehabilitated as part of a colossal, $1 billion redevelopment plan called Harrison Square.

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Behind the Build: Interview with Mike White, Director of Design and Construction at North Point Hospitality

Autodesk Construction Cloud

I handle all aspects of potential properties starting with due diligence, geotechnical analysis, environmental site assessments, surveys, etc. In early 2016 I got that call from NPH. It was also a very small site, probably a quarter of an acre. I did that for a couple of years. So I'm really proud of it.