Tag: Structural
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SGH Welcomes Structural Design Expert Han Xu
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Han Xu to the firm as a Principal, bolstering our structural engineering and consulting expertise. He joins SGH’s New Structural Design Division in the Boston, MA, area, where he will partner closely with SGH peers and clients throughout New England. Han brings more than twenty-five years of…
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SGH Welcomes Structural Design Expert Han Xu
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to welcome Han Xu to the firm as a Principal, bolstering our structural engineering and consulting expertise. He joins SGH’s New Structural Design Division in the Boston, MA, area, where he will partner closely with SGH peers and clients throughout New England. Han brings more than twenty-five years of…
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CCCT with Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President at Alpha Structural, Inc
CCCT with Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President at Alpha Structural, Inc-Video Apple Podcast Spotify Podcast CCR Publisher/Editor David Corson sat down with Kyle Tourjé, Executive Vice President at Alpha Structural, Inc.who for over 30 years, Alpha Structural, Inc. has developed a powerful reputation as the top General Engineering Contractor and Structural Engineering firm for seismic…
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The Most Common Structural Issues Homeowners Overlook
Have you ever walked through your home in Denver and wondered if something behind the walls is quietly deciding your future repair budget? Many homeowners feel confident they would spot a major problem, yet the most expensive issues are often the ones that look harmless at first. Before you know it, a tiny crack or…
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Seismic Retrofitting Concrete – Q and A with Kyle Tourje of Alpha Structural Inc.
We all know concrete is a top construction material known for its compressive strength and durability. But over time, even the strongest placements can be affected by outside factors, like seismic activity and weather. Neglecting any foundation problems can lead to structural instability, failures, and very costly repairs. Concrete Contractor connected with Kyle Tourjé, executive…
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Structural Design Strategies to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs
Project budgets don’t break themselves. But they sure feel that way when you’re three months into a build and the steel costs have doubled, the framing crew is sitting idle because of design conflicts, and the AHJ just kicked back your structural drawings for the third time. Here’s what most developers and contractors figure out…
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Structural Design Strategies to Boost Efficiency and Cut Costs
Project budgets don’t break themselves. But they sure feel that way when you’re three months into a build and the steel costs have doubled, the framing crew is sitting idle because of design conflicts, and the AHJ just kicked back your structural drawings for the third time. Here’s what most developers and contractors figure out…
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In pictures | Installation showcases carbon benefits of structural stone
An equivalent structure using a steel frame with a clay brick facade would emit around 40,000kg of carbon dioxide, while a frame made of reinforced concrete with a brick facade would emit 32,000kg of CO2. By comparison, the Stone Demonstrator produces only 3,000kg, which is around 92% lower than that of steel or concrete, according…
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Commended projects
Six structural steel projects received commendations at this year’s awards. Originally opened in 2000, the third phase of construction at ExCeL London has extended the facility by a further 215m (the building is now 820m-long), delivering an additional 40,000m2, which includes 12,000m2 of ground floor exhibition space and 9,500m2 of conferencing accommodation on the uppermost…
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Structural Steel Design Awards 2025: Commended projects
Six structural steel projects received commendations at this year’s awards. Originally opened in 2000, the third phase of construction at ExCeL London has extended the facility by a further 215m (the building is now 820m-long), delivering an additional 40,000m2, which includes 12,000m2 of ground floor exhibition space and 9,500m2 of conferencing accommodation on the uppermost…