Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

This year’s winners applied the beauty of copper to a wide variety of building types,” said Larry Peters, project manager at CDA. The work of these architects and building professionals shows why copper’s adaptability sets the highest standard for sustainable roofs, cornices, cladding, wall systems, and decorative ornamentation.”

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2024

will undergo a major preservation and expansion project, led by Cushing Terrell. Recognized as one of the 11 most-endangered buildings by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2023, the church has tried to revitalize its cherished edifice.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. Eventually, California’s HSR system will link more than 800 miles of rail, by way of up to 24 stations.

Historic Preservation 100

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2024

The post Innovations in Scottish Residential Architecture: Blending Tradition with Modernity appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The Evolution of Scottish Dwellings Scotland’s residential architectural landscape exhibits a dynamic blend of antiquity and innovation.

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Architecture Historic Preservation Renewable Energy Systems Energy Efficiency 62

Construction Specifier

JANUARY 3, 2024

The firm is renowned for its pioneering approach, integrating sustainable design into existing and historic buildings. The firm is renowned for its pioneering approach, integrating sustainable design into existing and historic buildings. In Detroit, Mich., into an innovation hub for the Ford Motor Company.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – (August 8, 2023) – MVE + Partners , a leading architecture and planning firm, today announced the opening of its new San Francisco studio as part of the company’s continued expansion on the west coast. At MVE we always strive to incorporate the priorities of the community into our building designs,” said Seah.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Ensuring that older buildings are up to snuff when it comes to seismic safety can be quite the challenge. For expert guidance and solutions, companies specializing in building restoration can offer valuable insights and services. Read on to learn more about the common challenges in retrofitting older buildings.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The American Institute of Architects San Francisco (AIASF) recently unveiled its Center for Art + Design, serving as the latter AIASF-owned organization’s headquarters (HQ), housed in a downtown landmark. The transformation places focus on collaboration with artisans, makers and manufacturers, reflecting architecture’s collectivist nature.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling culinary destination. The Tin Building is a landmarked structure within a landmarked neighborhood. The Tin Building is a landmarked structure within a landmarked neighborhood.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Luke Carothers Once home to Riverside’s first fire station, a livery stable, and an automobile dealership, a historic structure is being reimagined and incorporated into a seven-story mixed-use podium project with 22,000 square-feet of retail space and 165 apartment units.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

This building serves as a focal point for ongoing revitalization efforts in the area, combining cultural heritage with modern developments. These changes are not only setting the stage for new businesses but also revitalizing community engagement and economic growth in the historic district.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Weaver Federal Building, which is the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) headquarters since 1968, into a mixed-use space offering 300 housing units. The 10-story, 65,032 m 2 (700,000 sf) structure by the architect, Marcel Breuer, designed in the brutalist style, is set to undergo a remarkable makeover.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Luke Carothers Timber has long since been a popular building material, but over the last several hundred years, its use has largely been limited to smaller structures with concrete and steel serving as the foundation for many large modern structures. David Seace, Architecture Studio Director at D2 Groups llc.,

Historic Preservation 100

Historic Preservation Building Materials Manufacturing Steel Fabrication Real Estate Development 100

Construction Specifier

AUGUST 9, 2024

The site is situated on the outskirts of South Mountain Park Preserve, allowing for sweeping views of the diverse desert landscape and surrounding mountain vistas, while maintaining easy access to Arizona State University (ASU) and Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

With its strategic location and innovative design, the development is expected to attract a mix of tenants looking for modern office spaces. By prioritizing green design and accessibility, 2 Hudson Square aims to provide a sustainable environment for both tenants and nearby residents.

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The project prioritized adaptive reuse of park structures, preservation of plants and trees, and the use of flood-resistant materials in line with regional history. The exterior was preserved, a new window connected the interior to the terrace, and the roof structure was updated to enhance the venue’s expansiveness.

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Historic Preservation Landscaping Green Building Building Materials 103

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives (The Museum of Modern Art | Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of Preservation and Collections, Fallingwater, and Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Perkins, Sr.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The post Lanterns and Rooflights to Bring Natural Light and Architectural Elegance to Spaces appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The lanterns and rooflights provide architectural features that have a crucial contribution to improving the aesthetics and performance of structures. These were primitive versions of rooflights.

Architecture 62

Architecture Roofing Systems Energy Efficiency Structural Systems 62

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

By: Andrea Righi The Theodore Levin US Courthouse in Detroit, built in 1934, is a beautiful example of Federal Post Office and Courthouse architecture of the early 20 th century. In 2014, Page began work on a phased modernization project for the 770,000 SF occupied historic courthouse.

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Flooring Systems Building Code Compliance Structural Systems Roofing Systems 130

Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Adaptive reuse,” alternatively known as building reuse, is a remarkable approach that injects vitality and purpose into vacant structures, which is different from the design they were intended for. By Neall Digert, Ph.D

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CCR Magazine

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The Design District at METALCON offers exclusive programming and unmatched opportunities for design professionals and engineers to immerse themselves in the world of metal design and construction at this year’s show in Atlanta from Wednesday, Oct. What’s Happening at The Design District? 30 to Friday, Nov.

Building Materials Manufacturing 52

Building Materials Manufacturing Building Codes Building Design Building Materials 52

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

T2D2 is an important tool for inspection professionals as well as building owners and managers who are looking to preserve the value and structural integrity of their assets. National Parks Service to identify deterioration early and throughout the life of an asset.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 15, 2023

CNU’s annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and planning. The CNU Charter Awards recognize exemplary work by CNU members and their allies who design and build places people love,” stated the CNU Awards jury.

Real Estate Development 130

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2024

National design firm Cooper Carry recently completed the interior fit-out of the 100-year-old Werthan Mill Warehouse into speculative office suites on behalf of owner, META Real Estate Partners. Historic features including the numbered columns and fire standpipe were preserved, serving as a subtle tribute to the building’s past.

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CCR Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2024

Client: Louisville Free Public Library: Northeast Regional Library, Lyndon, Kentucky Challenge: As the third new regional library for the City of Louisville, the project team faced the challenge of creating a more cost and energy-efficient building than the first two while maintaining ample daylighting within the space.

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Specification Product Update

JULY 30, 2024

Matthew Groom of Brierley Groom Architects specified the Spanish natural slate as it was in keeping with the original character of the building and the surrounding architecture. This obligation to preserve the unique and distinctive environment played an important part in the conversion.

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Construction Daily News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

McLemore Cove is a beautiful and historic valley located in northwest Georgia. This area is known for its stunning landscapes and its rich cultural and historical significance. His legacy is preserved in the name McLemore Cove. It includes 262 contributing buildings and structures dating back to the 19th century.

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Specification Product Update

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Advances in fire resistant glazing have enabled modern performance expectations to be applied to architecturally sensitive and listed buildings as a variety of Promat SYSTEMGLAS® projects demonstrate. The project required a large fire resistant screen complete with fire doors to compartmentalise two areas of the building.

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BDC Network

JULY 6, 2023

The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 5, 2023

One of the latest campus buildings, the Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall Student Services Center at Morgan State University (MSU) in Baltimore epitomizes the synthesis of neoclassical and modern architecture with Canadian Eramosa limestone to serve as a welcoming entry point and iconic “front-door” to the university.

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Construction Specifier

AUGUST 8, 2023

Images courtesy WXY architecture + urban design. The winning design for the Africatown International Design Ideas Competition presents a solution to honor the history of the community in Mobile, Alabama—created in 1860 by former slaves brought on the last known slave ship to the U.S.—and and promises to revitalize it.

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Construction Specifier

DECEMBER 5, 2023

One of the latest campus buildings, the Calvin and Tina Tyler Hall Student Services Center at Morgan State University (MSU) in Baltimore, epitomizes the synthesis of neoclassical and modern architecture with Canadian Eramosa limestone to serve as a welcoming entry point and iconic “front-door” to the university.

Historic Preservation 52

Historic Preservation Flooring Systems Building Design Landscaping 52

CCR Magazine

JUNE 13, 2024

The commercial construction industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by technological advancements, sustainable practices, and innovative design approaches. LEED certification, along with other green building standards, are becoming essential requirements, ensuring buildings meet high sustainability and performance criteria.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2023

The newly designed space provides a unique area that maximizes the game-day experience for corporations and Badgers fans, while preserving the character of the stadium and the historic Field House. The new space was ready for use at the Badgers first home football game on September 3, 2022.

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CCR Magazine

JUNE 25, 2024

CO-OP Architecture transformed the former Symms-Brownell Spark Plug Factory in downtown Sioux Falls, S.D., Not only did this result in a versatile workspace for on-site, hybrid and remote work while preserving the building’s historical essence, but the project also won the 2023 AIA South Dakota Honor Award for Architecture.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Amplify GR uses a multi-generational lens to perform community development differently–working with neighbors, community partners, and businesses to preserve and widen pathways that create greater opportunity for neighbors to participate in and benefit from community growth. The AmplifyGR Community Hub (H.U.B. ‘07 For the H.U.B. ‘07

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 24, 2023

The developer invested $100 million to thoughtfully reinvigorate the building from top to bottom from an outdated, landmarked tower into a modern loft office space complete with high-quality amenities and upgraded infrastructure. Bromley initially acquired 122 Fifth Avenue in 1979, marking the company’s first purchase in New York City.

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