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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information reported that 18 events in 2022 caused 474 direct/indirect fatalities, and at least $165 billion in damage. Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events.

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Resilient roof system design for our future

Construction Specifier

Climate and weather very much influence the design and construction of building enclosure systems, especially roof systems and assemblies. More extreme and destructive weather events are demonstrating that many of today’s building solutions might not be sufficiently resilient. Sustainability and resilience.

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Under Water?

Civil + Structural Engineer

Wastewater systems are not designed for this changing climate,’’ said Sri Vedachalam, Director for water equity and climate resilience at Corvias Infrastructure Solutions, LLC. They routinely walk on storage tanks, elevated surfaces, vehicles, and roofs. Roofing is even more dangerous for falls than wastewater treatment plants.

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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additions are commonly made to the side of a building, which simplifies the structure and creates one plane where the new interfaces with the existing. A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof.

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From demolition to restoration: Detroit’s iconic train station reopens

Construction Specifier

Work will continue on offices in the tower, as well as additional restaurants and retail spaces, public art displays, and community and event spaces.

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‘Twisted’ play on bay windows creates residential landmark in California

Construction Specifier

The tower’s structure includes 10 different bay configurations within an isosceles triangle on the floor plan, each consisting of 4.27 To address structural challenges, a seismic system with flexible joints was developed in collaboration with Heintges, ensuring the building’s resilience. m (14 ft) wide, and 1.83 Caulkins Inc.,

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Seattle project demonstrates revitalization ideas for disused gas stations

Construction Specifier

Inspired by old filling stations, the design prioritized preserving the site’s history—incorporating painted clapboard siding, an overhanging roof, hand-painted signage, and divided metal windows—a nod to the past reimagined for art and community service. Gallery space maximizes flexibility with a large pivoting window.