New York's MTA needs billions in federal funding after COVID-19 crisis
Construction Dive
JULY 7, 2020
The transit authority's head of construction and development said federal money is crucial to preserving its historic capital plan.
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California historic preservation firm selects architectural director
Construction Specifier
MAY 21, 2024
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
OCTOBER 6, 2023
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.
NYC sewer system construction costs rocket 1500% to $1.2B
Construction Dive
APRIL 3, 2019
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.
Chicago officials halt Obama library pending federal reviews
Construction Dive
SEPTEMBER 18, 2018
The Chicago Department of Transportation will not issue a utilities relocation permit for the future Obama Presidential Center until the project receives the necessary environmental and historic preservation approvals.
Rehabilitation Extends Life, Restores Historical Aspects of Minneapolis’ Third Avenue Bridge
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Communities invited to Interstate Bridge Replacement neighborhood forums in Vancouver and Portland
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 29, 2023
Attendees are welcome to come and go at their leisure during the three-hour events to view maps, design visualizations and program information on the following topics: Program overview including schedule, cost and funding estimates National Environmental Policy Act process Design options being studied National Historic Preservation Act process to (..)
Western Specialty Contractors Restoring Minneapolis’ Historic Wesley Church
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 9, 2023
3, 2023) Western Specialty Contractors – Minneapolis Branch is nearing completion of a project to restore a masonry wall section of the historic Wesley Church located at 101 E. The historic church, formerly occupied by Wesley United Methodist Church, was constructed during Minneapolis’ building boom in the 1890s. Louis, MO, Aug.
The Weekly show: Designing multifamily housing for COVID-19, and trends in historic preservation and adaptive reuse
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Historic preservation and adaptive reuse trends, with Ruth Todd, FAIA. . . This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors spoke with leaders from Page & Turnbull and Grimm + Parker Architects about: . Designing multifamily housing for COVID-19 . WATCH THE SEGMENTS ON DEMAND BELOW. . .
Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Nicholas Redding: Head of Campaign for Historic Trades and Preservation Maryland Works Toward Craft Training in Historic Preservation
ENR Construction
JANUARY 25, 2024
In 1968, the Whitehill Report on Professional and Public Education for Historic Preservation raised concerns about a dearth of tradespeople qualified in historic preservation work.
CONDITION SURVEY ENHANCES SUSTAINABILITY OF HISTORIC LONDON PROPERTY
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
PROTECTING unique architectural elements, one of London’s Grade II listed buildings has undergone a condition and sustainability survey to preserve its 140-year-old heritage. Following the survey, Pick Everard grouped the recommended remediations into projects that can be delivered while the tenancy is empty to ensure minimal disruption.
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AI-Driven Facade Inspection System Deployed for Historic Building Preservation
ENR Construction
JUNE 16, 2023
The T2D2 facade inspection AI has been trained on many types of structures in the few years it has been around, but it is now finding a use case in historic building preservation.
Immersive Digital Restoration Transports Visitors to 17th-Century French Fortress
Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
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]
Construction Starts on Affordable Housing Project in Brooklyn, NY
The Pro Builder
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Clarkson Estates continues our progress expanding access to essential services and quality affordable housing for Central Brooklyn’s historically underserved neighborhoods,” Governor Hochul said. In the last five years, New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved 7,500 affordable homes in Brooklyn.
Coastal project sheds light on importance of community collaboration
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 5, 2024
Her name was Giorgina Reid, and she was desperately trying to stabilize the cliffs that have been eroding for years, putting the iconic and beloved historic lighthouse at risk from crumbling into the sea. The following year, a museum was established inside the lighthouse by the Montauk Historical Society and a room was dedicated to her.
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Mancini Duffy and Manhattan’s Tin Building
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 1, 2023
By Luke Carothers Located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling culinary destination. In more than a century of existence, the Tin Building has earned its reputation as a historic structure, but its existence has been challenged by both flood and fire.
Historical Building Restoration in the UK: Preserving Our Architectural Legacy
UK Construction Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The post Historical Building Restoration in the UK: Preserving Our Architectural Legacy appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The United Kingdom is home to a wealth of historical buildings and monuments that tell the story of its rich heritage and culture. Restoration ensures these sites remain accessible and captivating.
Interstate Bridge Replacement program seeks community input on cultural and historic resources
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 20, 2023
. – A new online open house sharing details and asking for community comment about work researching and identifying historic and archaeological areas in and around the bi-state Interstate Bridge Replacement program is now available. Comments can be submitted through Thursday, May 18.
Plans for renovation of historic Cardiff Market
Construction Enquirer
MAY 29, 2023
Plans for a major multi-million-pound renovation of Cardiff’s historic Central Market have been unveiled by the city council. The plans will preserve and future-proof the Grade II listed building, restoring original design features, and introducing a new ground floor seated area for food.
EHR Infrastructure Designed into Historic Medical Campus
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
— Historic preservation was imperative for Acela Architects + Engineers when modernizing the electronic health records (EHR) infrastructure of a sprawling Massachusetts medical campus. “Now nearing completion of the design stage, our solutions address both priorities—campus-wide EHR upgrades and historic preservation.”
Historical Building Restorations: Balancing Preservation and Modern Innovation in Commercial Construction
Civil Digital
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
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.
Funding green light for £32m BAM Nuttall sea defence job
Construction Enquirer
AUGUST 2, 2023
“Implementing this scheme will improve the level of protection afforded to the many businesses and homes in the town and will preserve the unique and historical character of the area for future generations.”
New Orleans’s landmark church to undergo major restoration
Construction Specifier
APRIL 16, 2024
will undergo a major preservation and expansion project, led by Cushing Terrell. Recognized as one of the 11 most-endangered buildings by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2023, the church has tried to revitalize its cherished edifice.
Hancock Associates Announces Semi-Retirement of Don Frydryk, PE, PLS
Civil + Structural Engineer
JANUARY 23, 2024
About Hancock Associates Hancock Associates is made up of talented surveyors, engineers and scientists dedicated to excellence in land/coastal development, construction and preservation.
HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
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.
In Philadelphia, Construction Academies Offer Paid Training in Skilled Trades
The Pro Builder
JANUARY 3, 2024
The academies are held at Eastern State Penitentiary, where the city’s partner, the Preservation Trades Center, hosts a workplace development hub focused on the preservation trades.
2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The dam’s structural integrity was threatened as several feet of material eroded away during the rain event, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needed to find an immediate solution that would preserve the historic structure and protect a critical economic resource.
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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 7, 2023
Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). Schunnemunk State Park has a new pedestrian trail bridge, thanks to a collaboration between the Open Space Institute (OSI), the U.
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California’s iconic outsider architecture property set for restoration
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 22, 2024
Page & Turnbull, in collaboration with the Glendora Historical Society, has unveiled plans to preserve the iconic Rubel Castle Historic District near Los Angeles, an eccentric and monumental folk-art environment. Photo courtesy Page & Turnbull. Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the 0.69-ha
USGBC Offering Free Course on Adaptive Reuse for the Month of June
The Pro Builder
JUNE 4, 2024
Each month, USGBC is sharing a new aspect of sustainability, and for June, the course will target adaptive reuse of historic buildings. Historic buildings are an integral part of the built environment that have historical, cultural, social and economic value.
Sustainability champion receives AIA’s highest honor
Construction Specifier
JANUARY 3, 2024
The firm is renowned for its pioneering approach, integrating sustainable design into existing and historic buildings. The firm is renowned for its pioneering approach, integrating sustainable design into existing and historic buildings. In Detroit, Mich., The award-winning renovation of the National Academy of Sciences in D.C.,
Ionia County Habitat for Humanity Is Preserving History While Building Homes
The Pro Builder
OCTOBER 13, 2023
The facility, which first opened in 1883 as a state hospital, was an important historical site in the city. We are proud to work with the State Land Bank Authority on this collaboration to preserve the past and support a brighter future for residents of Ionia County,” said Stacy Moore, Habitat for Humanity of Ionia County Executive Director.
National Precast: Preserving history
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
The use of a durable concrete sleeper retaining wall that sits behind timber panels, has helped to preserve the authentic appearance of Ballarat’s famous Sovereign Hill. Historically, the Museum used timber for its retaining walls, to align with the 1850s gold rush era aesthetics. Images: National Precast.
LAND & WATER HELPS RETURN HISTORIC LAKE BACK TO ITS FORMER SHAPE AT BOUGHTON HOUSE
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 5, 2023
Working at historical British landmarks is nothing new for leading wet civil engineering firm Land & Water as it announces the commencement of works at Boughton House, having been engaged by Buccleuch, to return Star Pond, which dates back to the 1700s, to its original shape.
A robotic dog becomes part of Swinerton’s construction technology arsenal
BD+C
APRIL 13, 2020
It is using high-definition 3D scanning technology to provide clients with such benefits as time-stamping work with preserved historical data, minimizing client travel thanks to remote walk-through capabilities, and coordinating subcontractors with an eye toward minimizing change orders and errors.
Page & Turnbull Accelerates Nation’s First High-Speed Rail Station in California
Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 28, 2024
s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. Eventually, California’s HSR system will link more than 800 miles of rail, by way of up to 24 stations.
Affordable Housing Project Seeks to Upgrade Homes in Historic Richmond, Va., Community
The Pro Builder
JUNE 2, 2023
Affordable Housing Project Seeks to Upgrade Homes in Historic Richmond, Va., Community ldeakins Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:40 Richmond's historic Blackwell community is in need of serious home upgrades, which most homeowners can't afford in the midst of an affordability crisis.
MVE + PARTNERS EXPANDS PRESENCE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WITH OPENING OF SAN FRANCISCO STUDIO
Civil + Structural Engineer
AUGUST 16, 2023
McLarand added that builders in the Bay Area experience some of the highest construction costs in the world, along with intense scrutiny from local jurisdictions regarding issues such as sustainable design, historic preservation, density, and public transit accessibility.
Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul
Construction Specifier
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
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.
Lawrence Group Takes Care to Maintain Original Architect’s Vision While Renovating Library at Iowa’s Simpson College
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 30, 2024
The renovation would also need to accommodate the library’s extensive collection of historical documents and memorabilia from its founding in 1860, plus a number of archives that include the George Washington Carver Collection and information about the Lane Sisters (four famous 1920s sibling entertainers) from their time at Simpson.
Former Industrial Revolution powerhouse converted to residential complex
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
million building meets the current energy codes and the National Park Service’s historic preservation guidelines. Each of the 86 apartment units features large window openings and integrates existing historical elements, such as exposed original wood beam ceilings. Designed by The Architectural Team (TAT), the $39.2
Adaptive reuse breathes new life into NYC’s heritage ferry terminal
Construction Specifier
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The design firm, Marvel, served as the lead architect on the transformation of the terminal into a historically sensitive multi-use event and hospitality venue. The design firm, Marvel, served as the lead architect on the transformation of the terminal into a historically sensitive multi-use event and hospitality venue.
Three adaptive reuse projects will add housing in Wisconsin
BD+C
FEBRUARY 14, 2021
Building Teams that include developer J Jeffers & Company and the general contractor CG Schmidt have three adaptive reuse projects underway in Wisconsin that attest to the unique challenges this kind of work presents, especially when historic preservation is a factor.
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