KWK Architects Designing Reinforced Rooms at Residence Halls to Protect Students from Tornadoes, Severe Weather
St. Louis, MO, April 10, 2025) In areas of the country where dangerous tornadoes and severe weather occur more frequently, more universities are incorporating reinforced rooms, or storm shelters, in their residence hall designs to provide an extra layer of protection for students. These tornado-safe rooms are typically small, above- or below-ground structures made of concrete, masonry or steel that are proven to withstand extreme winds, even those produced by EF-4 or EF-5 tornadoes. The U...
Tsurumi Pump Delivers Reliable Dewatering Solution for Critical Stormwater Infrastructure Project
When a contractor faced the challenge of dewatering a stormwater shaft, having the right equipment was essential. Tsurumi provided two LH875 high head dewatering pumps as an immediate solution, ensuring that the project could continue moving forward. When a stormwater tunnel retention system required urgent rehabilitation, efficient dewatering was critical to keep a contractor’s project on schedule. Faced with a 150-foot-deep access shaft and a tight project timeline, the contractor turned to...
STV Celebrates Opening of First Major Flyover Ramp at Loop 1604 in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO, TX – STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today celebrated a major milestone on the Loop 1604 North Expansion project with the opening of the first flyover ramp at I-10. The 2.8-mile segment includes the new, 2-mile flyover ramp, as well as one high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) lane, two additional main lanes in each direction and continuous sidewalks. The interchange towers stand 123.5 feet above the...
Fluor Selected for State Highway 6 Project in College Station, Texas
IRVING, Texas (March 31, 2025) – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that its infrastructure business has been awarded the construction contract for the State Highway 6 (SH 6) project in College Station, Texas, by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). Fluor will recognize the $671 million bid-build contract in the first quarter of 2025. “This award shows Fluor’s continued commitment to executing projects in Texas and builds on our longstanding partnership with TxDOT,” said...
DIGroup Architecture Joins Saddle River Day School to Break Ground on Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship
Photo Caption: DIGroup Architecture’s Jeffrey Venezia is joined by the firm’s project design team and Saddle River Day School Head of School Jalaj Desai to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Dr. Kristen Walsh Hall of Science & Entrepreneurship. (DIG Team in the photos (L-R) Jaime Masler Beach, Laura Masters, Patryck Ciemierkiewicz, Scott Hoffman, Saddle River Head of School and Jeffrey Venezia) Forward-Thinking Project to Enhance STEM and Business-Education Offerings SADDLE RIVER, NJ...
Ewing Township Breaks Ground on New DIGroup Architecture-Designed Senior & Community Center
Vince Myers, co-founding principal and president of DIGroup Architecture (left), and Scott Hoffman, principal (right), stood alongside Mayor Bert H. Steinmann, Township Council members, and community leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Ewing Township Senior & Community Center in Mercer County, N.J. Photo Credit: Julie Willmot, Ewing Township Five-Alarm Fire Claimed Original Center Three Years Ago EWING TOWNSHIP, NJ – Ewing Township officials, community leaders and local...
Woolpert-RS&H JV Completes Design for New AFRC Logistics Readiness Complex
The new complex will house the operational and administrative components of the 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Grissom Air Reserve Base. DAYTON, Ohio (March 4, 2025) — The Woolpert-RS&H JV has completed the design for the new Logistics Readiness Complex at Grissom Air Reserve Base in Indiana. The complex will house the 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron, which delivers a range of operational capabilities logistic needs for the U.S. Air Force, including supply, vehicle management, t...
KAI Completes New Student Engagement Center on Dallas College’s Cedar Valley Campus
DALLAS (Feb. 25, 2025) The Student Engagement Center on Dallas College’s Cedar Valley Campus is designed to inspire learning, foster collaboration and strengthen community engagement. More than just a building, this multi-functional facility is a place where students, educators and the surrounding community can come together. KAI in collaboration with Dallas College designed a thoughtful space that flexibly responds to the evolving needs of high school and college students as well as the broa...
Schenkel Shultz Selected for Orangewood Expansion Project
Orlando, FL – February 25, 2025 – Schenkel Shultz, a leading Central Florida architectural and interior design studio, has been selected to design a significant expansion and renovation to the Orangewood Church and Christian School campus. The $25 million expansion is designed to meet the evolving needs of both the church and school, strengthening connectivity and accessibility across the campus. The two-story, 63,950 square foot addition includes a sanctuary seating up to 814, a welcoming pu...
Western Specialty Contractors Cuts New Staircase Connecting Two Floors in Minneapolis Office Building
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Western Specialty Contractors’ Minneapolis Branch assisted with the design, layout and installation of a new staircase at an office tower just outside of downtown Minneapolis in Golden Valley, MN. The 355,000-square-foot, 16-story office building was originally constructed in 1988 and renovated in 2024. Western was contracted in August 2024 to assist with a new staircase connecting a tenant’s ninth and tenth floors within the building. “The company preferred to connect it...
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Redevelopment of Horseshoe Bay Terminal
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