Converting empty offices to housing isn’t a new concept. As shown here, 2040 Market, the five-story concrete former headquarters for the American Automobile Association in Philadelphia, was turned into a mixed-use residential building in 2013. But renewed…
World Logistics Center: Engineering Heavyweights Collaborate to Ease California’s Warehouse Space Demands
Artist’s renderings show the World Logistics Center, which is set to break ground in Moreno Valley, Calif., later in 2023. (Stantec/Highland Fairview)…
Dueling Dinosaurs: Floor Reinforcement Needed for Monumental Exhibit
Buried side by side during the Late Cretaceous period on a subtropical coastal plain in what’s now Montana, the Dueling Dinosaurs are among the most…
Michigan DOT To Develop Electrified Road
An electric bus and truck are being charged on an electrified road in Sweden as part of the Smartroad Gotland Project, which aims to build knowledge and create possibilities for a large-scale development of electric roads throughout the country. A consortium…
High-Strength Steel Takes Salesforce Tower Chicago to New Heights
Salesforce Tower Chicago anchors Wolf Point, a mixed-use development at the confluence of the Chicago River’s three branches. (Steelblue) The Chicago River has been transformed into a vast recreational park, with opportunities for residents and visitors…
One Hundred Above the Park: A New St. Louis Landmark
One Hundred Above the Park’s architecture has made it one of the most notable buildings in St. Louis, with views of Forest Park to the west and the Gateway Arch to the east. (Sam Fentress, courtesy of Clayco) Rising 36 stories above the Central West End…
Adapting to Climate Change
New York City projects protect against rising tides and ensure long-term usability. On Aug. 9, 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the first part of its much-anticipated “Sixth Assessment Report” (www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1), which…
Alpine Engineering: Ramcharger 8 Continues a History of Chairlift Innovation
Big Sky Resort’s Ramcharger 8 is the first eight-seat chairlift in North America and one of the most technologically advanced chairlifts in the world. (Big Sky Resort) The most modern chairlift ever built in North America now is open at Montana’s Big Sky…
North Dakota Wildlife Crossing Improves Highway Safety for Animals and People
To help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and protect North Dakota’s bighorn sheep population, a wildlife underpass was completed recently as part of a $38.5 million project along U.S. 85 that replaced the historic Long X Bridge over the Little Missouri…
Central Park Tower Pushes the Limits of Skyscraper Design
New York City’s Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world, reflects state-of-the-art engineering techniques and environmentally conscious construction. For more than a century, New Yorkers have found space by building upward. Now…
