2023 Morocco Earthquake – Situation Report #2
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, our team of earthquake engineering experts was deployed to Marrakesh in response to Morocco’s recent seismic event. Their mission is to assess structural damage and evaluate the overall impact of the earthquake on the region. So far, our experts have gathered the following critical information. Extensive Damage in High Atlas Range and Remote Areas Most of the damage is concentrated in rural mountain areas, between the cities of Marrakech and Taroudant making ac...
2023 Morocco Earthquake – Situation Report #1
On Friday, September 8, 2023, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck approximately 43.5 miles south of Marrakech, Morocco. This seismic event has had significant repercussions, particularly in the rural areas near Marrakech, where numerous villages have sustained varying degrees of damage, including partial or complete collapses of structures. The Marrakech-Safi region, particularly Al Haouz and Chichaoua Provinces, has suffered severe damage following the recent eart...
Ohio State Gets New and Improved 200-Meter Indoor Track with Help from an Advanced Polymer from NCFI Geotechnical
HOUSTON, TX—Track and Field at Ohio State’s French Field House needed a major facelift to be ready to compete in the upcoming NCAA season. “The university’s 200-meter indoor track needed serious repair,” says Joe Work, owner of the Cleveland-based company, Mr. Level. “At some point in time, every track in the US faces problems from sub-surface soil erosion. The track inside French Field House has been resurfaced many times because of settling issues due to erosion. However, the cause of the s...
Earthquake Structural Engineers Dispatched to Morocco Disaster
Los Angeles, California - Following the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, Miyamoto International is dispatching an international team of expert structural engineers and shelter experts to the disaster zone. This team will assess buildings in the affected areas, prioritizing identifying and securing safe and unsafe buildings. The mission is to expedite the recovery process for 100,000s of the population who lost a secure place to live. The program...
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Announces Completion of $91 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
Williamsbridge Gardens Brings 170 Affordable Homes to Northeast Bronx with On-Site Supportive Services Available For 85 Formerly Homeless Households New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced the completion of Williamsbridge Gardens, a $91 million affordable and supportive housing development in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The development includes 170 affordable apartments, including 85 with on-site supportive services for for...
Stantec-designed Coachman Park opens in Downtown Clearwater, Florida
The 24-acre Imagine Clearwater project provides modern sustainable amenities and will support economic growth CLEARWATER, FL - TSX, NYSE:STN: Residents and visitors to Clearwater, Florida, have a new destination to enjoy in their backyard. Coachman Park now welcomes guests to its redeveloped 24-acre urban waterfront. The city held its grand opening for the $84 million project on June 28. Designed by global firm Stantec and constructed by Skanska, the reimagined park gives the community a...
Woolpert Celebrates Grand Opening of Renovated Lisle Library District in Chicago Suburbs
The renovation is designed to increase accessibility and functionality for visitors and staff at the nearly 60-year-old library. CHICAGO — The Lisle Library District recently celebrated its grand opening following a yearlong renovation led by Sheehan Nagle Hartray Architects. The renovation included new entryways, revitalized interiors, new outdoor seating, and a drive-up service window. This was the first major renovation for the library, located 25 miles west of Chicago, since 2008. Sheehan...
Video: A Story of Resilience and Hope: The Renewal of FONTEN Center in Haiti
Discover the inspiring story of FONTEN Co-founder Consuelo Alzamora and her unwavering team, who have dedicated their lives to bringing hope and healing to the community of Les Cayes, Haiti. In the aftermath of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked the community of Les Cayes, Haiti in August 2021, the situation was bleak, but FONTEN refused to give up. Despite facing unimaginable devastation and destruction, Consuelo and her team continued to provide critical rehabilitation services to ind...
New USGS-FEMA Study Highlights Economic Earthquake Risk in the United States
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. Map showing distribution of average annualized earthquake loss by region. The high concentration of loss in California and the West Coast is consistent with that region’s high seismic hazard, significant population, and building exposure. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Earthquakes cost the nation an estimated $14.7 billion annually in building damage and associated losses according to a new report released jointly today by the U.S. Geological Survey an...
Video: On the Ground in Türkiye: Eyewitness Account of a Structural Engineer
The recent devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria have affected more than 20 million people, with approximately 2 million people losing their homes or being forced to evacuate, further compounding the region's humanitarian crisis. In response to requests from international agencies and the United Nations, Miyamoto has sent a team of engineers from its Türkiye and California offices to assess the cause of the disaster and the recovery process. The level of pain and suffering is immense,...
Video: New Roundabout Under Construction at McIver and Old Florence Roads in Darlington County
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