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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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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

BDC Network

Any conversion project requires critical consideration of the existing building conditions: the size of the floorplate, the placement of the building on the block, the viability of the MEP systems, even the condition of the window. The marble-clad lobby at Millennium on LaSalle was preserved and reconditioned.

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Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration

UK Construction Blog

The post Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Historical renovation projects require a delicate balance of preservation and adaptation. Extensive Research Guides the Project A successful historic renovation starts with in-depth research.

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6 Wonderful Reasons the UK Needs to Embrace the Retrofit Renaissance

UK Construction Blog

Buildings can generate excess emissions due to ageing, poorly designed building envelopes, outdated HVAC equipment, lack of renewable energy access and more. Retrofitting buildings for sustainability improves efficiency, significantly lowering electricity expenses. The same goes for structures themselves.

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3 Critical Questions to Ask Before Starting an Adaptive Reuse Commercial Construction Project

Commercial Construction Blog

What modifications or updates need to be made to building systems? Most adaptive use projects will require at least some updates to building systems because you are starting with an older property. Or, there may have been code changes since the property was originally built, requiring updates in mechanicals or building systems.

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Tuskegee University Chooses JLL for Facilities Maintenance

CCR Magazine

JLL announced today that Tuskegee University , a private, historically black land grant university, has selected it to provide integrated facilities management (IFM) services for its 5,000-acre campus in Tuskegee, Alabama. Tuskegee University is the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) designated a National Historic Site.