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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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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

In the context of pickleball and padel courts, adaptive reuse enables developers and municipalities to transform unused properties into vibrant recreational hubs. This approach not only conserves resources but also aligns with sustainable urban planning principles by reducing demolition waste and preserving architectural heritage.

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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. Zoning and permitting can also be a challenge. Risks Things can go wrong.

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QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits | ENR.

ENR Construction

Search our site: Infrastructure. Historical Indices. QR Codes Unlocking Secrets of NYC Building Permits. New York City building permits are sprouting up with QR codes that instantly unlock vast amounts of project information. I mentioned it to our developers, and they said, Oh yeah, we can do this. contact us.

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An Iconic Shoreline from Above: McLaren Engineering Group Wins the 2024 Engineering Drone Video of the Year Competition

Civil + Structural Engineer

Submitted by last year’s EDVY winners Cody Rogness and Moore Holding Company/Moore Engineering, the video tiled “Cub Creek Development 2nd Addition” highlights a civil engineering project in Horace, North Dakota. The final three positions in the top five remained in hot contention as online voting drew to a close in the second week.

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Renovating A Heritage Building

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A heritage building is any structure of sufficient age that it retains some historical value within the city. A heritage building doesn’t need to be 100 years old, but it should have some form of historical value. Buildings as recent as the 70s, 80s and 90s can have historical value and can be considered heritage.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Furthermore, the project included the removal of old remediation water lines in an environmentally-safe way, demonstrating that the care invested in design and construction will further support site rehabilitation to open opportunities for economic development along the corridor.