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📣 Tenements through the ages: the modern era and present day 📣 For our final Tenements through the ages series, we’re bringing it right up to the present day. In Scotland, the word ‘tenement’ is legally defined as a building or part of a building with two or more related flats divided horizontally and designed to be in separate ownership. 🏢 While many associate ‘tenement’ with the traditional sandstone buildings found in cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow, modern flatted properties are also classed as tenements. Whilst new tenements are being built across Scotland, often in the form of low-rise and high-rise buildings, there’s also a push in this modern era to repair and retrofit traditional tenements that are no longer seen as obsolete. 🌍 There’s increased recognition that bringing these buildings up to modern energy efficiency standards is crucial, given the significantly increased carbon output of demolition and rebuilding. So, while new construction continues to evolve, we’ve also come full circle and back to where we started, with a focus on preserving pre-1919 tenements and ensuring tenements of all kinds can provide safe and warm homes for generations to come. 😊 Do you live in a modern tenement? Share your photos with us by sending us a message📨 #TenementsThroughTheAges #ScottishHeritage

Did you know Alliance and South Dallas have seen more industrial space added since 2020 than most other metropolitan areas have in the last decade? This record-shattering construction cycle in DFW’s outfield might be coming to a close, as recent figures suggest developers are beginning to look inwards once again as price differences erode. Outfield activity peaked in early 2023, consisting of nearly 83% of all ongoing industrial construction at the time. Since then, the spread has been shrinking as developers move forward with plans to bring new space to key infield locations like D/FW Airport or the Eastern Lonestar Turnpike. Newly christened projects, like the Shady Grove Logistics Crossing in Grand Prairie, show an appetite for new infield industrial space returning to the market. The full article is available for CoStar subscribers at https://lnkd.in/gytYeRnw. #DFW #Industrial #CRE #Alliance #SouthDallas

🚧💧 Mold in construction? It’s more common than you might think—but with the right prevention, it doesn’t have to derail your project. At Aura Town Center, we stepped in when moisture and mold threatened a 271-unit development, turning it into a success story! Learn how our COMMP program keeps buildings safe and projects on schedule. Read our latest blog for all the details! https://loom.ly/Ro9pyNw

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How are we building a reputation as "The Heritage Window People"? It starts with our commitment to heritage buildings and our passion for preserving their character while improving efficiency. We’re proud to announce that our windows have just been approved for yet ANOTHER Grade II listed home in the Derbyshire Dales! But that’s not all: 1️⃣ We’ve contributed to Historic England’s latest guidance on Adapting Historic Buildings for Energy and Carbon Efficiency, advocating for vacuum glazing, which is now included in the guidelines. 2️⃣ We’ve delivered CPD presentations to planning officers in multiple local authorities in England and Wales, sharing our expertise in balancing conservation with innovation. 3️⃣ Our Managing Director was invited to speak at @The Future for Historic Windows conference earlier this year, underscoring our leadership in this field. 4️⃣ Through continuous product development, we’ve created like-for-like windows that blend seamlessly with historic buildings while offering far superior performance. Our windows combine authentic appearances with the latest advancements in energy efficiency. Curious about how we can help with your historic building project? Get in touch! #HeritageWindows #ListedBuildings #Conservation #VacuumGlazing #HistoricEngland #Sustainability #CPD #GowercroftJoinery #DerbyshireDales #ProductDevelopment

It's always felt good to be in an aesthetically-pleasing mass timber building, and as building codes change, architects and engineers are seeking to expand the use of mass timber to enjoy all of its benefits. We liked this article from CoStar "Mass Timber Buildings May Provide a Benefit Beyond Sustainability: Earthquake Resistance" that examines how a study at University of California, San Diego has shown how mass timber structures are faring as well as traditional construction in earthquakes. Want to join the mass timber movement: Contact Scott Charney to discuss your project. https://lnkd.in/erq4Cy46

BNBuilders has started the rehabilitation and expansion of the iconic Joel M. Pritchard Building on Washington State Capitol Campus. Originally built in 1959 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the project preserves its historical significance while enhancing its functionality for legislative use. ✨ Project Highlights: • Historic Preservation: Updates honor architect Paul Thiry’s original design. • Expansion: A 58,591-square-foot addition will include offices, a café, and a hearing room. • Hillside Stabilization: 230 auger cast piles will ensure resilience after earthquake damage. • Innovative Materials: GFRC panels will enhance energy efficiency and durability. 💬 "This project allows us to restore and enhance a building of cultural and historical importance to Washington," said Matt Lubbers, Project Executive. 🔗 Read the full story: [https://lnkd.in/gW4AMZaQ] #HistoricPreservation #ConstructionInnovation #WashingtonState

We sympathize with Bears fans everywhere who have endured a challenging season, but one of the key things our structural engineers have been focused on is Soldier Field. With its storied history as the NFL’s oldest and smallest stadium, and as the first to achieve LEED certification, it holds a special place in Chicago and football history. The question of whether the Chicago Bears will remain in Chicago or move to the suburbs has been a hot topic across Illinois this season. One critical consideration is the potential for adaptive reuse of Soldier Field—a complex task given its historic colonnades, exterior memorials, and deep cultural significance. Our structural engineers have been toying with the idea of “what if,” using their creativity and tools to explore possibilities for a modern redesign of Soldier Field. They have imagined how an underground parking structure could be carefully placed below the field and maintain the stadium’s historic elements, such as the colonnades and exterior memorials. Check out this structural rendering our talented team has developed from public discussion on this topic—it’s a glimpse into how adaptive reuse and imaginative structural design can reimagine Soldier Field’s iconic legacy. What would you like to see for the future of Soldier Field? Share your thoughts on how adaptive reuse can honor its legacy! Bill Ipema, S.E., P.E. Terry McDonald, SE, PE Jon Carag, S.E., R.A., LEED AP #ChicagoBears #DaBears #workingtogether #adpativereuse

🚀 Revolutionizing High-Rise Construction with SpeedCore: Lessons from Rainier Square 🏗️ In Australia, we often hear about "new" and untested modular methods touted as solutions to construction cost and labor challenges. But what about proven innovations that we’ve been slow to adopt? Take Rainier Square in Seattle as an example—a 58-story tower that redefined construction efficiency with the SpeedCore system. This advanced method replaces traditional concrete cores with composite steel-plate shear walls, delivering exceptional speed, strength, and efficiency. Why SpeedCore is a Game-Changer: ✅ Speed: Built 2–4 floors per week, slashing 10 months off the schedule. ✅ Strength: Outstanding seismic resistance, critical for earthquake-prone areas. ✅ Efficiency: Prefabricated panels cut down on-site labor and simplify construction. Rainier Square demonstrates that collaboration and proven innovation can transform our industry. It’s time to ask: how can we bring solutions like SpeedCore to the forefront in Australia? 🔗 Let’s explore how we can embrace this technology and revolutionize the future of construction. #ConstructionInnovation #SpeedCore #HighRiseDesign #EngineeringExcellence #RainierSquare https://lnkd.in/gvdPdQ4N

This is only the beginning of what is to come... I sat down with, Charles Pring from Glasgow Times to discuss the state of our country's historic buildings. Read in link below; https://lnkd.in/eHsiKeKn