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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. The floors change throughout the first five floors, both geometrically in the floor plates and structurally,” said Joe Galli, national accounts manager, PERI USA. PD5 shoring systems spanned up to 40 feet.

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Why Choose the PowerLift System for Your Foundation Repair Needs?

CCR Magazine

When it comes to maintaining the integrity of your home, a strong foundation is crucial. Over time, factors such as soil movement, water damage, and natural wear and tear can compromise the stability of your foundation. This is where a reliable foundation repair system becomes essential.

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Restoring and maintaining archaic concrete floor systems

Construction Specifier

For a building owner, contractor, or design professional, encountering an unfamiliar material can be a terrifying prospect, especially if the material makes up something as fundamental as the floor slab. A floor slab in modern construction often means reinforced concrete—ubiquitous and reliable. However, it was not always so.

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ADOT’s US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge replacement wins regional honor

Civil + Structural Engineer

Among other innovative approaches used: ADOT used a bid-alternative method for design, which allowed the contractor to determine economical and supportive foundation systems for each of the bridge’s three piers while taking into account the mountainous terrain. You can view photos of the completed bridge at flic.kr/s/aHBqjzWgRb.

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Common Signs of Water Issues in Older Homes

CCR Magazine

Age of the Plumbing System The age of your home’s plumbing system plays a major role in determining potential water issues. These materials deteriorate over time, making your plumbing system more susceptible to leaks and bursts. Sagging or Warped Floors Water damage can cause floors to sag, warp, or feel spongy underfoot.

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A systemic approach to waterproofing foundations

Construction Specifier

Images courtesy Dörken Systems. The major cause of foundation-related problems is water. Hence waterproofing systems are very critical to keeping foundations dry. Like air control above grade, it is important to consider water control below grade as a system solution, and not just as a single component.

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DFI Announces 2023 Outstanding Project Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

A presentation on the project is being delivered and the award presented at DFI’s 48th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , October 31 – November 3 in Seattle. We are very proud of the part we played in being able to bring new life to such an iconic structure,” says Michael Oakland, Ph.D., vice president, Thornton Tomasetti. “We