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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). Army, while at the same time challenging them with building in remote conditions. It is always important to give back to the community,” John Bernauer said.

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AO’s Mark in Riverside

Civil + Structural Engineer

The structure’s unifying facade was commissioned by the city in 1926 and features a number of intricate and defining details such as a scalloped parapet, arched windows, terra cotta urns, and small cartouches. During construction, the historic facade was supported by a heavy steel frame.

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Open Space Institute and West Point Cadets Unveil New Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC), and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) celebrate the completion of a second pedestrian trail bridge at Schunnemunk State Park. The scope of this project helped me build my confidence.”

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Curtain wall design-assist: Navigating the process for success

Construction Specifier

Whether creating new architectural expressions or rehabilitating architecturally significant historic buildings, from stick-built to unitized, “off-the-shelf” commodity to custom bespoke systems, utilizing insulating glass units or opaque spandrel panels, simple flat or complex geometry; it seems the sky is the limit with curtain wall design today.

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A Match Made in Schunnemunk State Park: The USMA and OSI

Civil + Structural Engineer

The projects, which were also supported by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC), require extensive coordination and planning. The cadets refine their construction concepts over the course of several months, according to J. Ledlie Klosky, Ph.D.,

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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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Read About the Latest News on Construction Cost Stabilize, Submarine Construction Facility in Mobile, and US Army Engineers

Construction Daily News

Meanwhile, according to a regulatory filing on Friday, an Alabama shipyard was awarded a $450 million contract by submarine producer General Dynamics Electric Boat to grow its submarine building business. The past year, building inputs fell 0.7% ABC analyzed August U.S. and nonresidential costs fell 0.9%. Austal USA, the U.S.