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University building design highlights warmth, functionality, and bioretention

Construction Specifier

The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is being constructed. Image courtesy Leers Weinzapfel Associates The University of Massachusetts Amherst’s School of Public Health & Health Services (SPHHS) building is currently under construction.

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O’Donnell & Naccarato Celebrates Groundbreaking of $550M UM Shore Regional Medical Center

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new hospital, operated by UM SHR and part of the University of Maryland Medical System, will offer a full suite of expanded medical services and set a new standard of rural healthcare to support the evolving needs of the region. “UM O&N is partnering on the project with architect and designer HKS Architects Inc.

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Ensuring Long-Lasting Safety in Building Design and Construction

CCR Magazine

As cities grow and populations increase, the demand for safe and durable buildings rises. Professionals like architects, engineers, and builders work together to design structures that withstand environmental challenges while ensuring occupant safety.

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Building Enclosure Design and Commissioning Expert Colleen Stuber-Zukanovic Joins SGH

Civil + Structural Engineer

She joins SGH’s Building Technology Division in Chicago, Illinois, partnering with SGH team members and clients across the Midwestern United States. She found her passion in building enclosure consulting, with particular expertise in new construction consulting on BECx projects to create well-functioning and integrated building systems.

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Protecting Commercial Structures with Robust Water Resistive Systems

Construction Daily News

This is especially true in commercial construction, where water damage can compromise the longevity, safety, and energy efficiency of the entire structure. With this in mind, keep reading as we explore the importance of protecting commercial structures with robust water-resistive systems.

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New BJC Health Tower Breaks Ground in St. Louis

Civil + Structural Engineer

Louis area, Barnes-Jewish Health Systems (BJC) undertook a long-term, campus wide renewal project. Because of the ever-evolving expectations for new healthcare facilities to provide visitors and patients with optimal comfort, the plans for the new tower included unique yet challenging design elements.

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Design and specification considerations: Stand-alone canopy structure systems

Construction Specifier

Freestanding canopy systems can be specified for numerous project applications, fabricated with a choice of materials, and engineered to meet a range of performance requirements. Unlike attached canopy systems that typically designate a building’s entrances, these stand-alone structures are multifunctional.