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Sentry Bridge at Watkins Glen State Park to be Upgraded for the Next Century

Civil + Structural Engineer

Design revealed for replacement of iconic footbridge Watkins Glen, New York – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has revealed the design of a new signature footbridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park.

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Historic landmark’s renovation nears completion

Construction Specifier

The Old Courthouse renovation is focused on preserving its architectural beauty while enhancing visitors experiences. Louis will reopen on May 3, 2025, ushering in a new era of accessibility, educational programming, and community engagement.

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Persimmon gets green light for timber frame factory

Construction Enquirer

The factory is believed to be the biggest of its kind in the UK and will produce timber frame units for up to 7,000 homes a year once in full operation towards the end of 2025. Planning approval has been granted by Charnwood Borough Council for Persimmon to build its new Space4 timber frame factory near Loughborough.

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Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025

UK Construction Blog

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Homeowners in the UK would love to invest in environmentally friendly cooling options in 2025. Such systems could interfere with original materials or wreck historic interiors.

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Reimagining Minnesota’s Built Environment: The Rise of Rehabs

STAHL

Office vacancies in the Twin Cities and surrounding communities have remained high, as of Q1 2025, the office vacancy rate in Minneapolis stood at 28.9, Additionally, historic tax credits remain a vital resource, helping to offset the costs of preserving and modernizing older buildings.

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Luton Town’s New Stadium: Power Court’s £450m Journey from Planning to Premier League Reality

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways Luton Town will move from their historic 12,000-capacity Kenilworth Road to a new 25,000-seat Power Court Stadium in 2028/29, marking the end of 119 years at their current cramped ground and doubling their matchday capacity to meet Premier League requirements.

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Open Space Institute, U.S. Military Academy Engineering Students Construct New Trail Bridge at Schunnemunk State Park

Civil + Structural Engineer

Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), and the Palisades Interstate Park Commission (PIPC). The Schunnemunk Meadows Trail project is anticipated to be completed by fall 2025. OSI’s ongoing connection with West Point has yielded six trail bridges.