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

Civil + Structural Engineer

In 2014, Page began work on a phased modernization project for the 770,000 SF occupied historic courthouse. What happens when you need to add a new stair and elevator tower to a landlocked historic building? What worked well for the upper floors to minimize disruption became challenging on the interior of the building.

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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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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System.

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Trends in Commercial Construction: Shaping the Future

CCR Magazine

Green Building Practices Sustainability continues to be at the forefront of commercial construction , with an increased focus on eco-friendly building materials, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable designs. Improved air quality is achieved through advanced HVAC systems and the use of non-toxic materials.

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Reopening The Glass House with National Historic Trust

CCR Magazine

million plan, developed by Mark Stoner, AIA, Senior Director of Preservation Architecture | Graham Gund Architect, and executed by general contractor, Hobbs, Inc., The restoration of The Brick House, as part of this National Historic Landmark has been completed in time for the 75th anniversary of The Glass House. The comprehensive $1.8