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Western Specialty Contractors Restoring Minneapolis’ Historic Wesley Church

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

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.

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Failures: Curious case of floating concrete masonry unit

Construction Specifier

The concrete masonry wall had a continuous horizontal crack along most of the length of the facade. Photos courtesy Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE) At a residential high-rise, staff reported concrete masonry cracking and water infiltration on the top floor of the parking garage during rain. specializing in historic preservation.

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In Philadelphia, Construction Academies Offer Paid Training in Skilled Trades

The Pro Builder

9 Philadelphia's Rebuild initiative is currently accepting applications for is Winter 2024 Carpentry and Masonry Academies. 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.

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Coming Untied: Brick Masonry Wire Ties

Construction Specifier

The exterior walls are principally clad with horizontal bands of aluminum framed curtain wall separated by brick masonry and architectural precast concrete (APC) spandrels, with some areas consisting of full-height brick masonry. The post Coming Untied: Brick Masonry Wire Ties appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

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.

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California’s iconic outsider architecture property set for restoration

Construction Specifier

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