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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

Alpha Testing, a UES company, was chosen by the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) to provide quality control/construction materials testing services to multiple project teams. Bois d’Arc Lake will span 16,641 acres. The dam is two miles long and 90-feet tall, with a 110-foot-tall intake tower.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings

BDC Network

The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.

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95 Marginal Street: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Historical Significance

Construction Daily News

These changes are not only setting the stage for new businesses but also revitalizing community engagement and economic growth in the historic district. Key Takeaways 95 Marginal Street is a key part of the South Street Seaport’s historical and cultural landscape.

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Reopening The Glass House with National Historic Trust

CCR Magazine

million plan, developed by Mark Stoner, AIA, Senior Director of Preservation Architecture | Graham Gund Architect, and executed by general contractor, Hobbs, Inc., The restoration of The Brick House, as part of this National Historic Landmark has been completed in time for the 75th anniversary of The Glass House. The comprehensive $1.8

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6 Commercial Construction Trends: A Biz Dev Perspective

Commercial Construction Blog

Instead of demolishing old buildings, many commercial remodels focus on the adaptive reuse of historic or outdated structures. This approach preserves cultural heritage while modernizing spaces for current use. Adaptive reuse is another popular trend. Understanding all these requirements before you begin will save you time and money.

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Initially, the plan was to place loose rip-rap rock on the slope to prevent material sloughing. This development also repurposed and gave new life to a historic, 100-year-old building that was in a state of disarray. Construction Management Co.: