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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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BROMLEY COMPANIES COMPLETES 122 FIFTH AVENUE IN UNION SQUARE NEW YORK

Civil + Structural Engineer

The developer invested $100 million to thoughtfully reinvigorate the building from top to bottom from an outdated, landmarked tower into a modern loft office space complete with high-quality amenities and upgraded infrastructure. 122 Fifth was built with sustainability in mind and is currently targeting LEED and Fitwel certifications.

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95 Marginal Street: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Historical Significance

Construction Daily News

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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Fenestration and glazing: Seismic performance specification considerations

Construction Specifier

By Amy Becker Photo courtesy Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) Specifiers and design professionals should always consider seismic performance attributes for buildings in areas that previously have experienced the damaging effects of earthquakes. Building codes are adopted with the intent to preserve life and safety.

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Virginia office complex achieves urban integration with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness.

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Virginia office complex achieves multiple goals with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness.

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GSA, LEED, USGBC, and Politics

Building Information Management

Is there no better way for GSA to meet sustainability requirement than via LEED? General Services Administration (GSA) is to be commended for its leadership in improving energy and environmental performance across its federal building portfolio. GSA reduced emissions from federal buildings more than 20 percent compared with 2008.