Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

ThirtyOne Elm is a former hotel and office building that underwent major transformation. Photo courtesy Ed Wonsek ThirtyOne Elm, a recently completed residential conversion in Massachusetts, was a former hotel and office building that underwent major transformation.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 10, 2024

The award was fittingly presented to the Adair County Commission in the historic 1917 Missouri State Capital along the banks of the Missouri River in Jefferson City, Missouri. The architectural integrity of Adair’s courthouse is a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era, making its preservation paramount.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The exterior façades of a multi-story office building in the southeastern United States had experienced water leakage since soon after construction 20 years ago. He specializes in investigation and repair of the building envelope. Inspection openings revealed the exterior wall cavity at the brick cladding varied from 76 mm (3 in.)

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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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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.

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Construction Specifier

JULY 4, 2022

Using “in-kind” materials is almost always considered preferable, especially amongst preservationists with respect to historically significant buildings. As for their meaning, using a substitute implies one type of material, product, or system is used in place of another, within a building assembly.

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The Korte Company

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The building is named after Louis Latzer , a Highland icon often referred to as “the father of PET milk,” whose innovation brought countless jobs to the community. Most importantly, the building didn’t meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Renovations of historic structures are familiar territory for The Korte Company.

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