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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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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

This historic landmark offers 74 mixed-income housing units, retail, and commercial space. Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls.

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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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TAT Revitalizes Derelict Office Building in Springfield, Mass.

CCR Magazine

Once a premier office building and later serving as a major regional hotel and theater, the historic structure sat vacant and derelict for three decades at a prominent location in downtown Springfield. s Court Square neighborhood and setting the stage for the city’s long-term economic growth.

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California orange factory transformed into diaphanous dance center

Construction Specifier

Originally a historic orange packing house, the building has been ingeniously transformed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA) while preserving its external character. Chapman University’s acquisition of the building showcases their commitment to preserving local history.

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DFI Announces 2023 Outstanding Project Award Winner

Civil + Structural Engineer

This project ranks among the largest Thornton Tomasetti has designed for a tied back soldier pile and lagging system and is the most complex with regards to numbers and complexity of tieback installation. “We 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.,