Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

PROTECTING unique architectural elements, one of London’s Grade II listed buildings has undergone a condition and sustainability survey to preserve its 140-year-old heritage. Its team was properly integrated, and the comprehensive output allowed us to make informed choices about planning future works.

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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

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. This new glass will match the existing profile, as mandated by the local Historic Review Board.

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Construction Specifier

JANUARY 22, 2024

Page & Turnbull, in collaboration with the Glendora Historical Society, has unveiled plans to preserve the iconic Rubel Castle Historic District near Los Angeles, an eccentric and monumental folk-art environment. Photo courtesy Page & Turnbull. Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the 0.69-ha

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Civil + Structural Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – (August 8, 2023) – MVE + Partners , a leading architecture and planning firm, today announced the opening of its new San Francisco studio as part of the company’s continued expansion on the west coast. Berkeley: one in architecture; and the other in structural engineering.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 1, 2023

By Luke Carothers Located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in lower Manhattan’s historic Seaport, the Tin Building by Jean-Georges is a sprawling culinary destination. In more than a century of existence, the Tin Building has earned its reputation as a historic structure, but its existence has been challenged by both flood and fire.

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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. “Now nearing completion of the design stage, our solutions address both priorities—campus-wide EHR upgrades and historic preservation.”

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Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 27, 2023

Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, Maryland, led by BELL Architects, PC, with metal work by Prospect Waterproofing Company and CopperCraft Performing a seismic upgrade and re-roofing Heritage Hall in Vancouver, British Columbia, led by McGinn Engineering & Preservation with metal construction by Grist Slate & Tile Roofing, Inc.

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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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CCR Magazine

APRIL 3, 2025

JCJ Architecture (JCJ), a forward-thinking and nationally ranked planning, architecture, and interior design firm, is pleased to announce a series of promotions, recognizing individuals for their extraordinary commitment to design innovation, technical excellence, and client service. Stevens, LEED AP, President of JCJ Architecture.

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Construction Specifier

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The transformation places focus on collaboration with artisans, makers and manufacturers, reflecting architecture’s collectivist nature. Inside the center, the original raw concrete framework was preserved, displayed in exposed columns and ceiling rafters. provided their consulting services. The post AIA S.F.’s

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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 Specifier

JANUARY 3, 2024

The firm is renowned for its pioneering approach, integrating sustainable design into existing and historic buildings. Photo courtesy Quinn Evans The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named Quinn Evans as the recipient of the 2024 Architecture Firm Award, the highest honor bestowed by the AIA on an architectural practice.

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Construction Marketing

MARCH 19, 2025

City skylines are meant to be a reflection of progress, innovation, and architectural brilliance. Vehicle emissions, industrial pollutants, and airborne particles settle on surfaces, creating a layer of grime that dulls even the most striking architectural designs. Historic landmarks face additional challenges.

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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. Each of the 86 apartment units features large window openings and integrates existing historical elements, such as exposed original wood beam ceilings.

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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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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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Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 18, 2023

Historic buildings and places, including modernist works and Brutalist experiments, wield increasing power in discussions of the future of cities. We’re going to talk about the complexities of climate change with sea level rise and the impact to historic buildings and sites on the Embarcadero waterfront,” says Page & Turnbull’s John D.

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BD+C

APRIL 22, 2019

Combining historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and contemporary architecture, Springfield Technical Community College’s new Campus Center repurposes a 764-foot-long by 55-foot-wide warehouse building originally constructed between 1846 and 1864.

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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. See them before you miss them. Or better: take action.

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The Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

A professor at Cornell University’s College of Architecture, Art, and Planning, Bronin helped develop the Connecticut Zoning Atlas and also chairs the US Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.

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Construction Specifier

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The exhibition celebrates Brutalist architecture in the nation’s capital, offering insight into the historical roots and future potential of iconic structures in D.C. Adaptive reuse significantly improves energy efficiency, reducing consumption by up to 40 percent, while preserving an important piece of architectural history.

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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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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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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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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

JANUARY 21, 2025

About CPL Founded in 1975, CPL is a 485-person multi-disciplined architecture, engineering and planning firm offering inspiring design and enriching communities with 24 offices across seven states. Feature Image Courtesy of: CPL <p>The post CPL Acquires Commonwealth Architects to Expand into Virginia first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.</p>

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BDC Network

JUNE 19, 2023

The marble-clad lobby at Millennium on LaSalle was preserved and reconditioned. Depending on the building, developers may be eligible for historic rehabilitation tax credits. For example, buildings on the LaSalle Street historic district in Chicago are in a National Register Historic District and are eligible for tax credits.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

MARCH 18, 2025

DALLAS – KAI has been selected to provide architectural and engineering design services to expand and renovate the home of The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL), a cultural mecca in Dallas, TX. The Dallas City Council approved a $22.3 million contract with KAI on Jan. Located at 1309 Canton St.

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CCR Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

KMB Design Group, LLC (KMB) is excited to announce its collaboration with Metric Engineering for the design of thirteen (13) Electric Vehicle Hubs in the historic city of St. Augustine, FL. “We are very proud to have been selected by Metric Engineering and the City of St.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

I would then try to fit the structure within the architecture. It’s become a trend for architecture firms to add disciplines to capture more revenue for their company. 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.

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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. The Grand Lisboa Palace, completed in 2021, brings Baroque-inspired architecture and lavish interiors to Macau’s Cotai Strip, along with Michelin-starred dining and high-end shopping.

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Civil + Structural Engineer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The firm is providing architecture and landscape architecture services. Designed by Fredrick Law Olmsted in the 1880s, the historic landmark Franklin Park is home to White Stadium, which was built in 1949 and has since fallen into disrepair.

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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. Kaufmann, Sr.

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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. Stantec was engaged to provide planning, architecture, and interior design along with National Landmark coordination for the first residential construction in the area in 60 years.

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UK Construction Blog

APRIL 17, 2025

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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ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Focused on preserving the past, the design and construction team—with more than 800 tradespeople from 56 trade partners—delivered a historic piece of architecture ahead of time and under budget in December 2021.

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