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Rehabilitation Extends Life, Restores Historical Aspects of Minneapolis’ Third Avenue Bridge

Civil + Structural Engineer

Anthony Falls Historic District. The span, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, is a classic example of a cast-in-place concrete arch-type bridge. Anthony Falls Historic District’s National Register of Historic Places designation. Historic concrete was extensively deteriorated.

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Why Probate Properties Are Hot for Multi-Family Conversions in Phoenix

CCR Magazine

This includes ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units), density bonuses for developers, and a willingness to approve projects that increase housing supply. Many of these homes are in established neighborhoods, often on large lots, prime for development. Aging infrastructure can be a problem, requiring updates to plumbing and HVAC systems.

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Remember those 56,000 U.S. bridges that were classified as structurally unsound? They are about to be rebuilt 

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Mary Scott Nabers Much of the initial attention from infrastructure funding was focused on broadband and electric vehicle deployment. The bipartisan infrastructure bill provided $5 billion per year until 2026 just for bridges. This past summer, the state transportation departments for Ohio and Kentucky agreed to partner on the $2.8

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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. This article will specifically discuss the tower design process and complexities encountered during construction. What happens when you need to add a new stair and elevator tower to a landlocked historic building?

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Waterproofing structures in extreme climates

GCP Applied Technologies

Developed on reclaimed land, the museum’s foundation rests below the water table, subjecting foundations to highly aggressive chloride and sulfate conditions that can quickly deteriorate the concrete and significantly reduce the life of the structure. We insisted on using the PREPRUFE ® SCS system,” Parks recalls. “If

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The Growth Trap Swallowing Texas Construction Firms

Construction Daily News

Residential developments spread across once-empty land. The very boom that promises prosperity simultaneously creates systemic challenges that threaten long-term stability. They commit to completion dates based on historical supply timelines, only to discover those timelines no longer apply in the current market.

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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.