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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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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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New LEED for Neighborhood Development and Historic Preservation guide released

BD+C

A new guidance manual, LEED for Neighborhood Development and Historic Preservation , outlines strategies geared towards helping building teams incorporate historic resources into their developments. read more.

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Page & Turnbull Accelerates Nation’s First High-Speed Rail Station in California 

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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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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Open Space Institute and West Point Cadets Unveil New Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC), and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) celebrate the completion of a second pedestrian trail bridge at Schunnemunk State Park. About West Point The U.S.

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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