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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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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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Seven Safety Tips to Protect Construction Workers in Summer Heat

Civil + Structural Engineer

Junk food is high in fat and preservatives and will put a high caloric load on the digestive system. About Western Specialty Contractors Family-owned and operated for more than 100 years, Western Specialty Contractors is the nation’s largest specialty contractor in masonry and concrete restoration, waterproofing and specialty roofing.

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Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration

UK Construction Blog

The post Breathing New Life into Historic Buildings: The Art and Science of Restoration appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Historical renovation projects require a delicate balance of preservation and adaptation. Extensive Research Guides the Project A successful historic renovation starts with in-depth research.

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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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Failures: School corrosion underscores documentation importance

Construction Specifier

The building is constructed with a steel structural frame, with bar joists for support of floor and roof slabs bearing on beams at the exterior wall. At the exterior walls, masonry infill is present between steel members. The lintel plate supported the masonry veneer. The building is clad with a brick and limestone veneer.

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