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Historic Preservation Presentation Structural Systems 
Civil + Structural Engineer
MAY 10, 2024
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.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 6, 2023
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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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros
Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors
Civil + Structural Engineer
JULY 4, 2023
A presentation on the project is being delivered and the award presented at DFI’s 48th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations , October 31 – November 3 in Seattle. We are very proud of the part we played in being able to bring new life to such an iconic structure,” says Michael Oakland, Ph.D., vice president, Thornton Tomasetti.
Civil + Structural Engineer
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
By Harshda Prasad, SE, LEED AP LPA Structural Managing Director Harshda Prasad on the benefits of working in a multidiscipline firm, and breaking down the myths of “big A, little e” and “big E, little a”. When I was working for traditional structural engineering companies, I was warned about integrated design firms.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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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Civil + Structural Engineer
OCTOBER 2, 2023
When breaking down embodied carbon within new buildings, their structure can account for about 50 percent of their overall embodied carbon footprint. As the two most commonly used structural materials in the building industry, concrete and steel are the two primary embodied carbon contributors.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Adaptive reuse,” alternatively known as building reuse, is a remarkable approach that injects vitality and purpose into vacant structures, which is different from the design they were intended for. By Neall Digert, Ph.D
Autodesk Construction Cloud
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The owner wants to preserve the structure’s historic look and feel while revamping the building’s internal layout and adding modern amenities. . For starters, you’re dealing with an old structure without CAD files and limited documentation. It’s no wonder 53% of contractors in the U.S.
Civil + Structural Engineer
DECEMBER 1, 2023
The season of celebration and joyous reunion will soon be upon us, and Civil+Structural Engineer Magazine is proud to kickstart the season of celebration by announcing our 2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement. Terminal C’s design successfully navigated an aggressive four-year construction schedule without disrupting airport operations.
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Construction Specifier
OCTOBER 5, 2023
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 building is clad with a brick and limestone veneer. The lintel plate supported the masonry veneer.
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BDC Network
JULY 6, 2023
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.
CCR Magazine
MAY 11, 2024
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
Construction Daily News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2024
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.
Construction Specifier
JULY 4, 2022
Using “in-kind” materials is almost always considered preferable, especially amongst preservationists with respect to historically significant buildings. As for their meaning, using a substitute implies one type of material, product, or system is used in place of another, within a building assembly.
Construction Specifier
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Moreover, the unique architecture of the 60-year-old lab, characterized by its curved, copper-fleeced roof, presented an additional hurdle. The design team needed to create a solution to seamlessly integrate with the existing structure while ensuring optimal performance.
Construction Specifier
JUNE 23, 2023
Concrete material was present on the reverse face of blistered and peeled coating. Sometimes, the coating system may perform appropriately but be compromised by other materials in the architectural assembly. As part of the renovation, the exposed structural concrete facade was coated with an acrylic elastomeric coating.
UK Construction Blog
JULY 31, 2024
Key Takeaways Abandoned houses vary in condition and can present unique restoration opportunities, often due to financial struggles, legal disputes, or local economic factors. Abandoned homes can present unique opportunities for those willing to invest in their restoration. Renovation loans combine property and renovation costs.
CCR Magazine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
the Mergers & Acquisitions Essentials Workshop , presented by PSMJ Resources, provides the latest strategies for finding the right M&A counterparty, structuring win-win transactions, assessing valuations, successfully integrating, and more. Pre-Show Workshop On Tuesday, Oct. 29, beginning at 8.30 30 beginning at 8.00
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
Built using traditional techniques, these structures invoke a sense of classic craftsmanship and durability. Key Takeaways Oak porches are structurally sound, adding both function and appeal to a home. Historical Significance of Oak Oak has a venerable history in the UK, serving as a traditional building material for centuries.
Roads Online
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Stresses are long-term issues, like ageing infrastructure or rising sea levels, that gradually weaken systems over time. Traditional pavement design relies on historical climate data to anticipate local temperature ranges and precipitation patterns. Additionally, it improves the impermeability of the pavement structure.
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 9, 2024
In 2023, the construction industry grappled with the lingering effects of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and ever-present labor shortages —a narrative that has become all too familiar. Historically, construction has been behind the curve in adopting technology. Prefabricated construction again could help ease labor shortages.
Construction Specifier
AUGUST 9, 2024
The site is situated on the outskirts of South Mountain Park Preserve, allowing for sweeping views of the diverse desert landscape and surrounding mountain vistas, while maintaining easy access to Arizona State University (ASU) and Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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The Korte Company
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
They offer 45,000 items in circulation, from books to astronomy equipment to musical instruments, plus an additional 9 million more through the Illinois Heartland Library System and 75,000 digital downloadable items. The HVAC system needed attention. Renovations of historic structures are familiar territory for The Korte Company.
UK Construction Blog
MARCH 5, 2024
Oak conservatory kits offer homeowners a distinctive and elegant solution to extend their living space with a structure that is not only timeless in appeal but also enduring in durability. Components of Kits: Framework: Crafted from either green oak or seasoned oak, providing a robust structure.
Building Radar
DECEMBER 10, 2024
These colossal structures have stood the test of time, representing the ingenuity and ambition of their creators. Cultural and Historical Significance Beyond its military purpose, the Great Wall symbolizes China’s enduring strength and resilience.
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Construction Specifier
APRIL 25, 2023
The museum’s art collection spans from the 1300s to present day, with 14,000 works. The design also aimed to preserve many of the original oak trees surrounding the building and included the planting of around 250 native trees. This central space acts as a flexible atrium.
Natural Building
SEPTEMBER 11, 2010
Earthbag Structures for Disaster-Prone Areas. Such buildings, of course, provide greater accessibility, cost-effectiveness, functionality, historic preservation, productivity, safety, security and durability, and sustainability. I am so accustomed to the LEED system that my company has not ventured outside of it.
BDC Network
JUNE 28, 2023
Structures built since the mid-20th century generally feature large, deep floor plates whose cores are far from where natural light and fresh air could travel. A residential building also requires bathrooms, kitchens, and thermostats in each unit—all of which demand a massive overhaul to the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Natural Building
OCTOBER 23, 2011
One hundred twenty participants came from fourteen countries and presented papers on various aspects of earthen construction. This year the surprise came from Norway where historical adobe homes are located near Oslo. Earthen structures are adept at resisting cyclones, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, bugs and even bullets.
Building Information Management
SEPTEMBER 18, 2013
Can be structured, but as an aggregate, has no more meaning than the individual facts alone convey. (4) A compilation and evaluation of the inputs, outputs and the potential environmental impacts of a product system throughout its life cycle. Sometimes technical and preservation metadata are also added as administrative metadata. (12)[link].
Construction Daily News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
The project is considered part of the Appalachian Development Highway System and aims to close a gap in the U.S. Historical Context The idea for the Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway originated years ago to address the increasing traffic demands in the area. Community input can help shape planning to preserve valuable resources.
Contractors Liability Blog
DECEMBER 15, 2023
In Indiana, the landscape of contractor licensing presents a unique scenario. Local Licensing for General Contractors in Indiana In Indiana, the approach to contractor licensing is distinctively localized, a departure from the more centralized state-level licensing systems found in many other states.
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Cultural activities” include, but are not limited to, films, dramatics, dances, musical presentations, and fine art exhibits, whether or not these activities are intended to make a profit. Projected highest and best use should not be remote, speculative, or conjectural. ix) Excluded by the President.
Building Information Management
MAY 19, 2016
Cultural activities” include, but are not limited to, films, dramatics, dances, musical presentations, and fine art exhibits, whether or not these activities are intended to make a profit. Projected highest and best use should not be remote, speculative, or conjectural. ix) Excluded by the President.
Civil + Structural Engineer
APRIL 18, 2023
T2D2 makes it easier, quicker, and less expensive to inspect structures, and enables users to proactively identify damage and defects before they become major issues. T2D2 is an important tool for inspection professionals as well as building owners and managers who are looking to preserve the value and structural integrity of their assets.
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Civil + Structural Engineer
JUNE 1, 2023
As rainfalls intensify, stormwater runoff has become more severe and has caused flooding resulting in significant damage to structures and substantial impacts to daily commerce. This means maintaining the natural environment’s ecological systems throughout the construction process and for the lifetime of a development.
Job Order Contracting
OCTOBER 25, 2017
An owner’s review of the historical type and volume of work is generally the first step. Historical and planned budgets also are evaluated to assure long term, consistent execution of the JOC program. There also be a need to structure indirect costs and profit for NPP work. Management Information System Requirements.
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Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency/. Note: MasterFormat Structure = Groups and Subgroups. Existing Structural Information. 1995 Edition. Divisions.
Building Information Management
JULY 27, 2016
Standardizing the presentation of renovation, repair, maintenance, and new construction tasks and costs improves communication and collaboration among all parties, as well as helps to assure financial transparency. . Note: MasterFormat Structure = Groups and Subgroups. Existing Structural Information. 1995 Edition. Divisions.
CivilJungle
JANUARY 14, 2021
The natural preservatives present in it makes it durable than other wood types. The open cell structure in cedarwood makes it less dense than most other softwoods. The less-dense structure of this softwood makes it easier to move from place to place. Cedar woods have a natural resistance to deterioration.
Bylt News
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
In addition, the town of East Hartford would had to approve a $45 million & tax incremental financing; agreement to build a 1,000-space parking garage that would be hidden behind a structure to buffer it from the river. million to help defray the price of demolishing the site’s current structures. Federal Nexus: 42 U.S.C.
The Pro Builder
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Honoring the past while giving new life to a structure—and with it, often an entire neighborhood—requires creative thinking to successfully meld modern codes with preservation goals. Svigos Development requested Chicago Landmark status for the building and was able to use federal historic tax credits for its adaptive reuse.
Business Facilities
JULY 15, 2014
Food-related manufacturing is present in many of the public power communities across the state, largely because the communities have a low cost of operation and a wealth of infrastructure to aid in the production process. To support industry, the state has focused on a business-friendly tax structure and regulatory policies.
Building Information Management
JUNE 22, 2012
Reviewers admired the system’s three levels of increasing knowledge, skills and abilities as a “concept”, but did not believe it was implementable government-?wide. Sys tem Des ign: We developed a system that focused on the highest impact core competencies common to every agency -? Oppor tunity: The web-?tool
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