Tag: historic
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Granite starts $138M rehab on historic Chicago bridge
This month, Granite began the $138 million rehabilitation of the Lake Street Bascule Bridge for the Chicago DOT, according to a news release from the builder. Originally built in 1916, the structure is a landmark double-deck, double-leaf, moveable span over the Chicago River. It carries the distinction as the world’s first double-deck trunnion bascule bridge.…
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Riis Park Fieldhouse Improvements Awarded Excellence in Historic Preservation Above $5M
F.H. Paschen is excited to announce that the Riis Park Fieldhouse Improvements project was awarded Excellence in Historic Preservation Above $5M by the AIA Illinois Board of Directors. Built in the 1930s, the Riis Park Fieldhouse is a historically significant building within the Chicago Park District and contributes to the park’s certification on the National…
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Mammoet Relocates Historic Kiruna Church in One Piece
Mammoet has completed the safe and successful relocation of the iconic Kiruna Church, one of Sweden’s most treasured architectural landmarks. The operation, which took place over two days, marks a historic moment for the town of Kiruna and showcases the power of precision engineering and collaboration.Built in the early 20th century and once voted Sweden’s…
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Historic Filipinotown Kitchen Remodel: 1930s Charm Meets Modern
In the world of Los Angeles real estate, you’ll find a few things in abundance: sun, sprawl, and renovated kitchens that look like they were designed by an algorithm. But when a costume designer and a production manager found a 1932 Spanish Revival co-op in Historic Filipinotown, they saw something rare: an original 1930s kitchen…
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Which brickwork pointing styles are best for historic or contemporary buildings?
Pointing is the process of creating the mortar joints between bricks in a piece of brickwork. When old mortar is partially removed and replaced, this is called repointing. If you’ve looked closely at more than a few brick walls, you’ll know that pointing can look quite different from one structure to the next. Not only…
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Manchester to be UK’s heat pump capital with historic deal
Greater Manchester is positioning itself as the UK’s leader in low-carbon home heating, with a bold plan to install 64,000 heat pumps by 2030. A new five-year agreement with global manufacturer Daikin marks a major step forward, combining innovation, skills training and practical support for both homeowners and housing providers. The initiative covers everything from…
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AEM announces Texas Leg of Historic “AEM Manufacturing Express” Tour
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is proud to announce the return of the “AEM Manufacturing Express,” which will hit the road this August for a tour across Texas. At each of the 22 stops at manufacturing facilities, the tour will tell the stories of the men and women who make the Lone Star State an equipment…
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Report slams historic mishandling of HS2 as more delays announced
A new report has criticised what transport secretary Heidi Alexander has called a “litany of failure” at HS2. The Stewart Review into the megaproject flags historic mishandling, lack of ministerial oversight and scrutiny, inadequate control of the project by HS2 Ltd and a lack of effective incentives with the supply chain that will result in taxpayers paying billions…
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Developers can seek historic safety remediation costs after landmark ruling
The Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that structural engineers owe “a duty of care” to developers for economic losses arising from negligent building safety design, even after the properties are sold. In a unanimous judgment, the Supreme Court yesterday (21 May) dismissed an appeal by URS Corporation Ltd (now part of Aecom) and ruled…
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Historic homes to get costly EPC reprieve, but will yours make the cut?
Owners of historic homes could soon get a reprieve from expensive energy efficiency upgrades, as Labour considers exemptions for listed properties. Under the Government’s push for net zero, all homes must achieve a C-rated Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by 2030, a costly challenge for many homeowners. But now, amid growing concerns about the complexity and…