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Washington
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End of the Lull, Plus Storm-Tracking Resources
September 25, 2024
We experienced a brief lull in Atlantic hurricane activity in August, but it didn’t last long, as evidenced by the flooding brought by Hurricane Francine, and now Florida is bracing for Helene.
Midpoint Update: 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
August 20, 2024
Now that we’ve reached the midpoint of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with five named storms, let’s take a look at the impacts of a few of the most recent.
Makurungwe Trail Bridge Recap
July 26, 2024
The completion of the Makurungwe Trail Bridge marks a transformative moment for the local communities, promising hope and connection.
Preparing for the 2024 Hurricane Season
May 31, 2024
As the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins, we look back at 2023 and share some tips for evaluating building safety ahead of what’s predicted to be a historically busy year.
2023 Hurricane Season Recap
December 19, 2023
The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season was one of the busiest on record, yet most storms didn’t even make landfall.
How Hurricanes Have Influenced Building Codes
November 16, 2023
Building codes set requirements related to design and construction, and major hurricanes have influenced state and local codes over the years.
Emergency Preparedness
October 12, 2023
Emergency planning and preparedness may often come as an afterthought, but it is crucial to take a proactive approach that incorporates operations and maintenance considerations into early project stages.
Hurricane Season 2023: Mid-Season Check In
October 02, 2023
The 2023 hurricane season has reached its midpoint; we take a look at how predictions have evolved and the impacts of the storms to date.
Climate Action – Engineers and Scientists Have the Solution
September 20, 2023
A two-pronged approach of decarbonization and resilience can help combat climate change while dealing with today’s shocks and stresses more effectively.
Hurricane Hilary Could Bring Rain, Flooding to Southwest US
August 18, 2023
Hurricane Hilary has strengthened to Category 4 and is predicted to impact Southern California as a tropical storm over the weekend, potentially bringing heavy rainfall that may lead to extensive flooding.
Rapid Assessment Approach
August 16, 2023
For specific geographic locations, hurricanes are a near certainty—it’s a matter of when, not if. Our firm has extensive experience helping clients both plan for the inevitable and execute a rapid assessment approach in the aftermath of a storm.
Modern Steel Construction: Top to Bottom
August 15, 2023
Detroit's newly constructed Exchange building stands out in its neighborhood: It’s the first project in the U.S. to be built using the LIFTbuild delivery method.
Flood Resilience for Hurricanes
July 10, 2023
Climate change brings rising water levels, rendering many structures vulnerable to potential flooding. In fact, scientists have predicted that global sea levels could rise by as much as 12 inches by 2050. Add hurricanes to the mix, and it’s more important than ever for owners to establish flood resilience strategies ahead of a storm.
10th Annual Corporate Responsibility Report
June 27, 2023
Whether it’s making the built environment more sustainable, creating healthier and more diverse workplaces, supporting good works and our employees’ passion for community service, we strive to improve the world.
Preparing for Hurricane Season 2023
June 01, 2023
As we approach the start of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, let’s take a look back at the 2022 season, as well as the developing El Niño, and learn what this means for the season to come.
Play Ball!
March 30, 2023
It’s spring and that means baseball is back! At ballparks everywhere ground crews are prepping the turf and chalking the baselines as coaches finalize their starting lineups.
Trust & Partnership: MWBE as It Should Be
June 20, 2022
Our Washington, D.C., office has partnered with small, woman-owned structural firm A+F Engineers on more than 12 projects over 17 years. Representatives of both recently sat down to discuss their experience together.
2020 Embodied Carbon Showcase: Delivering Resilience to Metropolitan Park
May 09, 2021
As the structural engineer for Metropolitan Park, the first phase of Amazon’s second headquarters, we were tasked with making major reductions in the project’s embodied carbon.
2020 Showcase: Responding to the Pandemic
May 09, 2021
When COVID-19 cases surged in the spring of 2020, and again last winter, our engineers, scientists and programmers lent a hand. Here are a few of the ways we helped our clients and communities meet some immediate challenges.
2019 Green Offices Update
July 27, 2020
In 2019, 87 employees – representing all but our smallest offices – served as local corporate responsibility advocates.
Supporting the COVID-19 Response Effort
May 11, 2020
As communities around the world battle the coronavirus pandemic, our teams are lending a hand.