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C.W. DRIVER CONSTRUCTION COMPLETES $51M CHINO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LEGACY ACADEMY K-8 SCHOOL AT THE PRESERVE

Civil + Structural Engineer

The 73,000 square-foot campus serves families at The Preserve, a 5,000+ acre residential community in western San Bernardino County CHINO, Calif. – C.W. Legacy Academy is part of the new construction supporting The Preserve neighborhood in western San Bernardino County which encompasses a planned library, community center, and a 9.75-acre

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

Alpha Testing utilized two on-site laboratories and up to 15 full-time field and laboratory personnel to serve the Bois d’Arc lake project that will span 16,641 acres. The 90-inch diameter Raw Water Pipeline travels 35 miles from the dam, delivering untreated water to the treatment plant. C Below, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

The project’s location crosses a superfund site, which made special drainage measures–such as realigning the groundwater remediation system while ensuring the treatment facility experienced no downtime. Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing.

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Winning design for Alabama community to revitalize Africatown

Construction Specifier

The historically significant community of Africatown stands in a low-lying area 4.8 Working to energize and celebrate the extensive site, the team assembled by WXY architecture + urban design includes design-build firm Total Consult and architects Brandt:Haferd and Body Lawson Associates, as well as landscape architect Elizabeth J.

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2 Hudson Square: A New Landmark in New York City’s Architectural Landscape

Construction Daily News

Historical Background Hudson Square has a rich history shaped by its location and development. The new zoning plan focused on increasing residential options and enhancing the neighborhood’s mixed-use character. They acquired a ground lease on the site, which spans a 99-year term.

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Former Cook County Hospital in Chicago gets new chapter

CCR Magazine

Despite being so highly regarded and well known, the hospital’s future remained undecided—even in 2006, when it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. 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.

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HVAC Maintenance: Best Practices for Commercial Building Renovations

CCR Magazine

Plan Ahead Before you start tearing down walls and picking out new light fixtures, take a pause and think about your HVAC system. This resulted in a 50% energy reduction, saving millions annually while preserving a historic landmark. Let’s take a look at manufacturing statistics and example of the Willis Tower 2019 renovation.