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Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park to be Upgraded for the Next Century

Civil + Structural Engineer

Design revealed for replacement of iconic footbridge Watkins Glen, New York – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has revealed the design of a new signature footbridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

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. Halff worked with the U.S.

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$69M project to build immersive museum beneath Lincoln Memorial

Construction Specifier

Floor-to-ceiling glass walls will provide a view of the undercroft, and an immersive theater presentation will project images of historic events onto the foundations. Under a contract held by the civil engineering company, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Quinn Evans, historic preservation and museum design firm, is working on the project.

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New Luxury Developments In Knightsbridge

UK Construction Blog

The Lancelot Collection: Where Luxury Meets Legacy Starting at 16,150,000, The Lancelot Collection presents a unique opportunity to purchase property in historic Knightsbridge with a modern twist. This also ensures the preservation of the legacy of Knightsbridge for future generations.

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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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Adventures in Renovation: The Historic Courthouse and the Stair and Elevator Tower Conundrum

Civil + Structural Engineer

In 2014, Page began work on a phased modernization project for the 770,000 SF occupied historic courthouse. This article will specifically discuss the tower design process and complexities encountered during construction. What happens when you need to add a new stair and elevator tower to a landlocked historic building?

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The Start of Celebration: the 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement

Civil + Structural Engineer

This development also repurposed and gave new life to a historic, 100-year-old building that was in a state of disarray. Impact : By finding a permanent solution for the dam, TPWD has been able to reopen its recreation program, which will ultimately help lift the local economies of Smithville and Bastrop. Halff worked with the U.S.