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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. However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements.

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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Leading schematic design and design development, HGA also served as the engineers-of-record from beginning to end, providing structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP), including lighting design, audio/visual, and telecom/security. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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Oregon architect’s HQ: Northwest’s first ‘all-wood’ mass timber project

Construction Specifier

The building represents a structure made almost entirely of wood with all-electric, refrigerant-free, hydronic heating, and cooling systems. The Mississippi building, serving as Waechter Architecture’s headquarters in Portland, Oregon, features the use of mass timber in almost every aspect of the structure.

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New Trends in Construction: Plumbing Aspects

CCR Magazine

A mainstay in this realm is plumbing, a profession as old as civilization itself. Today, you will look into the new trends shaping construction practices and how they are influencing the ever-evolving spectrum of plumbing. Solar powered hot water systems are another key trend in this domain.

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

Civil + Structural Engineer

Additions are commonly made to the side of a building, which simplifies the structure and creates one plane where the new interfaces with the existing. A significant number of MEP systems, some active and some abandoned, needed to be demolished and moved out of the footprint of the tower just under the second floor roof.

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A Case (Study) for Off-Site Construction in Home Building

The Pro Builder

The design process also included pre-coordination with the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) teams to mitigate any clashes of the utility infrastructure. The factory-built product was a complete structural package (called ONE Frame in Agorus’ nomenclature), including walls, floors, stairs, ceilings, and roofs.

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9 Home Renovation Projects You Shouldn’t DIY

CCR Magazine

Over time, natural wear and tear and unpredictable weather conditions can damage shingles, create leaks, or even affect the roof's structural integrity. Structural Changes Structural changes involve significant modifications to the core framework of a building or home. These aren't your everyday tweaks or adjustments.