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Coastal project sheds light on importance of community collaboration

Civil + Structural Engineer

Her name was Giorgina Reid, and she was desperately trying to stabilize the cliffs that have been eroding for years, putting the iconic and beloved historic lighthouse at risk from crumbling into the sea. The following year, a museum was established inside the lighthouse by the Montauk Historical Society and a room was dedicated to her.

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How Can Digitalization Improve Housing Planning and Regulation?

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Researchers acknowledge the importance of stakeholder engagement, data appropriateness, analysis techniques, and effective communication in introducing new digitalization tools, but actually implementing them is the real challenge.

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Hockley & Dawson Choose Rapport3 to Improve Resource Visibility

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Hockley & Dawson Choose Rapport3 to Improve Resource Visibility Hockley & Dawson , founded in 1962, fixes and preserves historic buildings, prestigious houses, and significant structures. Their projects include renovating historic commercial sites, restoring buildings, and constructing new residential buildings.

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Remember those 56,000 U.S. bridges that were classified as structurally unsound? They are about to be rebuilt 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Earlier in 2022, the state of Missouri established a firm precedent for design/ build delivery of historic bridge projects. Historic bridge projects are being reimagined not only because of available funding but also because of incredible new technological developments. Another $13.1

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Investing in the Future of Communities: Amplify GR’s H.U.B. ‘07

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Based in Southeast Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amplify GR is a place-based nonprofit that combines hyper-local community growth and prosperity strategies with a nation framework from Purpose Built Communities. The AmplifyGR Community Hub (H.U.B. ‘07 Even the project’s name, H.U.B. ‘07,

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DFI Announces 2023 Outstanding Project Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

The historic Key Arena has undergone a major transformation, and is now known as the Climate Pledge Arena and the new home of the Seattle Kraken NHL team. The steel and concrete structure was constructed in 1961, and the Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board classified Key Arena as a local landmark in 2017.

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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

We’re going to unravel some intricacies of the process that’s designed to ensure the coexistence of solar energy development with responsible environmental preservation. Depending on the site, this process often commonly includes ecological surveys, soil assessments, cultural and historic resources evaluations, and endangered species.

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