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Immersive Digital Restoration Transports Visitors to 17th-Century French Fortress

Civil + Structural Engineer

Reality capture technology from Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, digitally preserves France’s 17th century Citadelle de Besançon. An innovative technology project, sponsored by the French Government, is underway to bring the historic Citadelle to life while preserving its legacy for future generations. VIDEO : [link]

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New York's MTA needs billions in federal funding after COVID-19 crisis

Construction Dive

The transit authority's head of construction and development said federal money is crucial to preserving its historic capital plan.

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Historical Building Restorations: Balancing Preservation and Modern Innovation in Commercial Construction

Civil Digital

Restoring historical buildings is a delicate balance between honoring the past and embracing the future. These projects are more than simple renovations; they involve preserving the cultural, architectural, and historical significance of structures while ensuring that they meet modern standards for safety, functionality, and sustainability.

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California historic preservation firm selects architectural director

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Page & Turnbull Page & Turnbull, a historic preservation architecture, planning, and conservation firm, has named James Mallery as director of the architecture and design studio. The post California historic preservation firm selects architectural director appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Redevelopment of Former Great Northern Paper Mill Site Preserves History and Benefits Local Community 

Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUSTA, ME – To spur economic development, the former Great Northern Paper Company mill site in Millinocket, Maine, is being transformed into a mixed-use development that will celebrate the site’s historic significance while simultaneously revitalizing the area for the benefit of the local community.

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NYC sewer system construction costs rocket 1500% to $1.2B

Construction Dive

The EPA's estimate that the Gowanus Canal sewage retention tank project in Brooklyn would be around $78 million was too conservation due to tank design, land acquisition and historic preservation costs, a local agency says.

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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.