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HGA Completes the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Civil + Structural Engineer

Innovative building designed to collect, preserve and make all records available to the public Acclaimed national interdisciplinary design firm HGA is pleased to announce the completion of the Pennsylvania State Archives, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. HGA partnered with Vitetta in the design of the new facility.

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Stantec selected to design home for Boston’s new National Women’s Soccer League team

Civil + Structural Engineer

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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What It’s Really Like to Work as a Structural Engineer in an Integrated Firm

Civil + Structural Engineer

Our design partners rely on us to bring structural system thinking into the earliest phases of design, knowing it will help them do their best work. The recent seismic retrofit of University of California, San Diego’s historic York Hall is another great example of architecture and structural engineering coming together.

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Modular textile lightweight construction: The future of resilient and sustainable stadiums

Construction Specifier

Considering the changing landscape of the entertainment industry, with technologies such as virtual reality and new venues such as the Sphere in Las Vegas, venue owners and managers have looked to repurpose their properties whenever possible. This enables a swift resolution for maintenance, color updates, or design changes.

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High-performance coating systems

Construction Specifier

Its aluminum-clad exterior was refinished with a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based coating system, restoring the building’s façade to a just-like-new condition designed to last for over 20 years. Preserving modern history. The building’s historical status meant less aggressive removal processes needed to be applied.

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The three Ps of prefabricated EIFS: Preparation, production, placement

Construction Specifier

Babaian Photos and illustrations courtesy Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) In its most general form, exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS) consist of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation board coated with a reinforced polymer-modified cementitious base coat and a polymer-based finish coat. By Alex Ardelean, Elizabeth V.

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The Importance of Gutters in Roof Maintenance and Protection

CCR Magazine

Acting as a drainage system, gutters channel water away from your roof, siding, and foundation, preventing costly damage. A well-maintained gutter system is essential for the longevity of your roof and the overall health of your property. Effect: Water backs up, increasing the risk of roof leaks and foundation issues.