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raSmith Receives State and National Structural Engineering Awards for UW-Madison Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone

Civil + Structural Engineer

Both awards honor the University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Camp Randall Stadium South End Zone. 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.

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Unlocking the potential of pickleball and padel courts

CCR Magazine

Adaptive reuse is a growing trend in construction and urban planning, offering creative ways to breathe new life into underutilized or vacant spaces. This approach not only conserves resources but also aligns with sustainable urban planning principles by reducing demolition waste and preserving architectural heritage.

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

UK Construction Blog

Key Takeaways An Article 4 Direction is a legal measure that restricts permitted development rights, requiring property owners to obtain planning permission for changes that would normally be allowed without application. Ever wondered why your neighbour needed planning permission for a simple extension while you didn’t?

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Smart material choices and interventions preserve Austin’s oldest public park

Construction Specifier

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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Secrets of Environmental Permitting Solar Farms

Civil + Structural Engineer

We’re going to unravel some intricacies of the process that’s designed to ensure the coexistence of solar energy development with responsible environmental preservation. In simplest terms, to get environmental approvals, agency regulators need the answers to three questions: What resources are at the site?

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

UK Construction Blog

This blog delves into the overlap of clean energy and planning controls. Why Listed Buildings Are A Special Case Listed buildings, by their nature, are identified as having architectural or historic significance and are listed under the Town and Country Planning Act. But installing them in old buildings is a challenging task.

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Infrastructure & Incentives Update (July 2, 2025)

Business Facilities

Under the terms of the agreement, Georgetown will donate a parcel of land on the Potomac River to the National Park Service to be added to the boundary of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. The District will transfer the site to the west of the bridge to Georgetown University for construction of a University boathouse.