Construction Specifier

MAY 6, 2025

Photo courtesy Ware Malcomb The historic 14-story masonryhigh-rise known as the Rector Building, located in The Loop of Downtown Chicago, is set for a transformative renovation. Monroe, built in 1905, is the oldest surviving commercial structure designed by Chicago architect Jarvis Hunt.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

The post Building Smarter: The Role of Modern Architecture in the Future of UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The UK construction industry is undergoing a transformative shift — one where innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are reshaping how we build our homes, offices, and public spaces.

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UK Construction Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The post Historical Building Restoration in the UK: Preserving Our Architectural Legacy appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The United Kingdom is home to a wealth of historical buildings and monuments that tell the story of its rich heritage and culture.

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 17, 2025

The system was key to reinforcing El Capitolio’s historic terracotta facade. Photo courtesy Cintec An internationally recognized anchoring system played a crucial role in the stabilization and preservation of the Capitol Building in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 6, 2023

— Historic preservation was imperative for Acela Architects + Engineers when modernizing the electronic health records (EHR) infrastructure of a sprawling Massachusetts medical campus. Boland VA Medical Center looks more collegiate than clinical, with 60 buildings spread over 105 leafy acres. NORTHAMPTON, Mass.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

This year’s winners applied the beauty of copper to a wide variety of building types,” said Larry Peters, project manager at CDA. The work of these architects and building professionals shows why copper’s adaptability sets the highest standard for sustainable roofs, cornices, cladding, wall systems, and decorative ornamentation.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 18, 2023

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. National Parks Service to identify deterioration early and throughout the life of an asset.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. The Invisible Threat: How Pollution Affects Buildings Pollution doesnt just impact human health. It also has a lasting effect on the buildings that make up a citys skyline.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 13, 2024

TORONTO – Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on The Birmingham , an historic Campbell Soup factory site redeveloped as a three-building facility to accommodate light industrial and E-commerce uses in the South Etobicoke district near downtown Toronto.

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Construction Specifier

APRIL 16, 2024

will undergo a major preservation and expansion project, led by Cushing Terrell. Recognized as one of the 11 most-endangered buildings by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2023, the church has tried to revitalize its cherished edifice.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The American Institute of Architects San Francisco (AIASF) recently unveiled its Center for Art + Design, serving as the latter AIASF-owned organization’s headquarters (HQ), housed in a downtown landmark. The transformation places focus on collaboration with artisans, makers and manufacturers, reflecting architecture’s collectivist nature.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Designed by The Architectural Team (TAT), the $39.2 million building meets the current energy codes and the National Park Service’s historic preservation guidelines. The post Former Industrial Revolution powerhouse converted to residential complex appeared first on Construction Specifier.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 3, 2024

The firm is renowned for its pioneering approach, integrating sustainable design into existing and historic buildings. The firm is renowned for its pioneering approach, integrating sustainable design into existing and historic buildings. In Detroit, Mich., into an innovation hub for the Ford Motor Company.

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UK Construction Blog

JUNE 24, 2025

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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BD+C

JUNE 25, 2014

For 26 years, the Trust for Historic Preservation has compiled a list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places as an effort to raise awareness about the threats facing the nation’s greatest treasures of architectural, cultural and natural significance. Body Image: read more.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Weaver Federal Building, which is the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) headquarters since 1968, into a mixed-use space offering 300 housing units. The 10-story, 65,032 m 2 (700,000 sf) structure by the architect, Marcel Breuer, designed in the brutalist style, is set to undergo a remarkable makeover.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Luke Carothers Once home to Riverside’s first fire station, a livery stable, and an automobile dealership, a historic structure is being reimagined and incorporated into a seven-story mixed-use podium project with 22,000 square-feet of retail space and 165 apartment units.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

When I was working for traditional structural engineering companies, I was warned about integrated design firms. When I was a consulting structural engineer, I would often come into a project very late, and a lot of the design decisions had been made. I would then try to fit the structure within the architecture.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 28, 2024

s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. s historic rail station for use as the first component of the intermodal high-speed rail commuter station. Eventually, California’s HSR system will link more than 800 miles of rail, by way of up to 24 stations.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Sandi Simon Center for Dance, located at Chapman University in Orange, California, is a remarkable example of architectural adaptive reuse. Originally a historic orange packing house, the building has been ingeniously transformed by Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA) while preserving its external character.

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CCR Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

CPL , a full-service design firm serving public and private-sector clients for 50 years, has added Richmond-based Commonwealth Architects to broaden the firm’s geographic reach into Virginia. “The shared commitment to sustainability, social harmony, and design functionality makes CPL an ideal partner for our firm. .

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Construction Specifier

JUNE 6, 2025

AIA Photos courtesy Serge Ferrari Group As the world grapples with the increasingly extreme impacts of climate change, architects and builders continue to prioritize materials and building techniques that help manage the effects of wind, rain, flooding, and fires.

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CCR Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Luxury casinos are some of the most impressive construction projects worldwide, blending high-end architecture with advanced technology. Today’s new builds and renovations push the boundaries of design to create opulent, unique spaces for elite clientele. Properties are continuously redesigned and upgraded to stay competitive.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

Amplify GR uses a multi-generational lens to perform community development differently–working with neighbors, community partners, and businesses to preserve and widen pathways that create greater opportunity for neighbors to participate in and benefit from community growth. The AmplifyGR Community Hub (H.U.B. ‘07 For the H.U.B. ‘07

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Construction Specifier

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The project prioritized adaptive reuse of park structures, preservation of plants and trees, and the use of flood-resistant materials in line with regional history. The exterior was preserved, a new window connected the interior to the terrace, and the roof structure was updated to enhance the venue’s expansiveness.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 15, 2023

CNU’s annual awards recognize outstanding achievements in architecture, landscape architecture, urban design, and planning. The CNU Charter Awards recognize exemplary work by CNU members and their allies who design and build places people love,” stated the CNU Awards jury.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Expansion team will bring new life to 79-year-old stadium in Franklin Park Global integrated design firm Stantec was selected by Boston Unity Soccer Partners to redevelop White Stadium into a premier soccer venue for the city’s new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 7, 2024

The post Innovations in Scottish Residential Architecture: Blending Tradition with Modernity appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The Evolution of Scottish Dwellings Scotland’s residential architectural landscape exhibits a dynamic blend of antiquity and innovation.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This approach not only conserves resources but also aligns with sustainable urban planning principles by reducing demolition waste and preserving architectural heritage. Local ordinances often designate specific uses for properties, and changing these designations can be time-consuming and costly.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 12, 2024

The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives (The Museum of Modern Art | Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Director of Preservation and Collections, Fallingwater, and Jeremiah William McCarthy, Chief Curator, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. Perkins, Sr.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

These directions are typically implemented to protect the character and amenity of designated areas such as conservation zones or to manage property concentrations like Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 11, 2024

By Luke Carothers Timber has long since been a popular building material, but over the last several hundred years, its use has largely been limited to smaller structures with concrete and steel serving as the foundation for many large modern structures. David Seace, Architecture Studio Director at D2 Groups llc.,

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 2, 2023

The newly designed space provides a unique area that maximizes the game-day experience for corporations and Badgers fans, while preserving the character of the stadium and the historic Field House. The new space was ready for use at the Badgers first home football game on September 3, 2022.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 24, 2025

The post Green Cooling in The UK’s Listed Buildings: Tackling Air Conditioning Challenges In 2025 appeared first on UK Construction Blog. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task. Such systems could interfere with original materials or wreck historic interiors.

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UK Construction Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This striking new luxury property strikes a perfect balance between classic designs and contemporary comfort. The Lancelot Collection: Where Luxury Meets Legacy Starting at 16,150,000, The Lancelot Collection presents a unique opportunity to purchase property in historic Knightsbridge with a modern twist.

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CCR Magazine

APRIL 8, 2025

Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, today announced the launch of the NSW8000 Series Wireless Network Sensor for Metasys building automation systems (BAS) and FX series programmable controllers. To learn more, visit: [link].

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Stora Enso has started operations in its new head office at Katajanokan Laituri (Katajanokka Pier) in Helsinki, the largest mass timber building in Finland. Showcasing the company’s wood products and solutions, this building is a true landmark in sustainable architecture and low-carbon construction.

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