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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. Louis, MO, Aug.

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MVE + PARTNERS EXPANDS PRESENCE IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WITH OPENING OF SAN FRANCISCO STUDIO 

Civil + Structural Engineer

McLarand added that builders in the Bay Area experience some of the highest construction costs in the world, along with intense scrutiny from local jurisdictions regarding issues such as sustainable design, historic preservation, density, and public transit accessibility.

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Article 4 Direction: What Property Owners Need to Know Before Converting

UK Construction Blog

This additional oversight helps maintain the visual appeal of neighbourhoods, preserve historical significance, and manage the concentration of certain property types like Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

These lintels must comply with strict British and European standards (including BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 and BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014) to ensure proper load-bearing capacity and safety requirements. These lintels undergo rigorous testing following BS EN 845-2:2013 and BS EN 846-9:2016 standards, ensuring consistent performance.

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Maryland student center bridges neoclassical and modern design with Eramosa limestone

Construction Specifier

MSU is a leading historically Black institution and Maryland’s largest, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs since its founding in 1867. Designated a national treasure in 2016 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation , MSU’s campus seamlessly blends a historic academic quad with modern buildings.

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DLR Group opens office in Nashville, Tenn.

BDC Network

Gulsvig joined DLR Group in 2016 and brings a wealth of project leadership experience gained from working with private sector clients across the nation, particularly in the workplace and mixed-use sectors. DLR Group leadership for new Nashville, Tenn.,

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Maryland university fuses neoclassical-modern design with limestone

Construction Specifier

MSU is a leading historically Black institution and Maryland’s largest, offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs since its founding in 1867. Designated a national treasure in 2016 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation , MSU’s campus seamlessly blends a historic academic quad with modern buildings.