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May 20, 2020

How to Approach Adjacent Construction Issues

Construction in urban environments can create serious effects on surrounding buildings and infrastructure. SGH Principal Nathaniel Smith discusses mitigating risks before construction and responding to issues that may arise.

March 19, 2020

The Art and (Building) Science of Museum Projects

by Matthew Worster

Associate Principal Matthew Worster discusses the technical challenges involved with designing and rehabilitating museum spaces.

March 5, 2020

Restoring a Landmark Fountain at the University of Michigan

by Daniel Clark

Construction Specifier magazine published an article describing repair work to restore the iconic Cooley Memorial Fountain at the University of Michigan.

March 4, 2020

Why Are Museum Projects Challenging?

by Sean OBrien

A museum is generally conditioned for the purpose of preservation of artwork – most importantly to provide stable heat and humidity in the museum space, explains SGH Senior Principal Sean O’Brien.

February 5, 2020

Why Historic Preservation Matters

by Matthew Bronski

Preserving historic buildings and handing them on in good condition for the next generation is an important public service, explains SGH Principal Matthew Bronski.