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Tufts University, Science & Engineering Complex

Medford, MA

Project Contacts: Joshua Kivela, Michael Louis, Pedro Sifre

With the Science & Engineering Complex, Tufts University expands and promotes collaboration within related programs on its Medford campus. The project involves complete renovations to Anderson and Robinson Halls. It also includes connecting a...

Services:Building Enclosure Design, Structural Design

Markets:Education - College & Prep

Keywords:Adjacent Construction, Award Winning, Braced Frame, Construction Administration, Curtain Wall, Field Testing, Foundation, Laboratory, LEED Projects, Peer Review, Roofing, School, Structural Strengthening, Underpinning, Waterproofing

Pulte Homes

California

Project Contacts: Craig Allender, Kenneth Klein

Pulte Home Corporation (Pulte) builds residences throughout the United States. Their projects range from multi-family buildings to single-family homes. SGH assisted Pulte by peer reviewing their waterproofing design and providing construction...

Services:Building Enclosure Design

Markets:Residential - Condominium

Keywords:Construction Administration, Field Testing, Multi-Family, Peer Review, Residential, Roofing, Walls, Waterproofing, Windows, Wood Frame

Engineering and Science University Magnet School

West Haven, CT

Project Contacts: Joshua Kivela, Michael Louis

Located on the University of New Haven’s campus, the Engineering and Science Magnet School focuses on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for middle and high school students. The new 122,000 sq ft building provides...

Services:Building Enclosure Design

Markets:Education - K-12

Keywords:Award Winning, Construction Administration, Curtain Wall, Field Testing, Laboratory, Masonry, Masonry-Brick, Mockup, Peer Review, School, Skylight, Waterproofing, Windows

Apartment Complex

Jacksonville, FL

Project Contacts: Eric Olson, Dean Rutila

The apartment complex, containing over 300 units in seven interconnected buildings, experienced sagging and settling of elevated walkways and balconies shortly after construction. SGH investigated the causes of distress in the wood-framed...

Services:Building Enclosure Investigation, Structural Investigation

Markets:Residential - Apartment

Keywords:Construction Administration, Damage, Expert Testimony, Field Testing, Stucco, Water Leakage, Wood Frame

Retaining Wall Failure Investigation

Prescott, AZ

Project Contacts: Scott DiFiore, Bryan Strohman

Shortly after the site was developed, a terraced, mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall failed. The MSE wall, with heights up to 63 ft tall, consisted of precast concrete facing panels and soil backfill interlayered with geogrid reinforcement...

Services:Materials Investigation, Structural Investigation

Markets:Retail

Keywords:Failure Investigation, Field Testing, Geotechnical, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Pipeline, Retaining Wall, Slopes and Embankments

Transbay Block 6

San Francisco, CA

Project Contacts: Craig Allender, Daniel Gibbons

The development at Transbay Block 6 brings two new properties to the neighborhood. The Solaire at 299 Fremont Street includes a thirty-two-story residential tower, six-story podium building, seven three-story townhouses, and below-grade parking....

Services:Building Enclosure Design

Markets:Mixed-Use

Keywords:Balcony, Below-Ground Waterproofing, Construction Administration, Field Testing, Green Roofs, High Rise, Inspection, Peer Review, Podium, Residential, Roofing, Waterproofing, Windows

Residence Inn Back Bay-Fenway

Boston, MA

Project Contacts: Vince Cammalleri, Jason Der Ananian

Located near Fenway Park and Kenmore Square, Residence Inn Back Bay-Fenway is a 175-room, extended-stay hotel. The 117,000 sq ft, eight-story building includes below-grade parking, ground-floor retail, an indoor swimming pool, and a rooftop...

Services:Building Enclosure Design

Markets:Hospitality

Keywords:Balcony, Below-Grade, Below-Ground Waterproofing, Building Science, Construction Administration, Curtain Wall, Field Testing, Peer Review, Plaza, Roofing, Thermal and Moisture Drive, Walls and Fenestration

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Pool

Acton, MA

Project Contacts: Paul Kelley, Matthew Sherman

The natatorium was constructed in the early 1970s as an addition to the high school. The pool and deck are constructed of reinforced concrete and precast plank forms the ceiling. SGH evaluated the condition of the natatorium as part of a school...

Services:Materials Investigation, Structural Investigation, Structural Rehabilitation

Markets:Education - K-12

Keywords:Concrete Rehabilitation, Condition Assessment, Construction Administration, Corrosion, Field Testing, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Natatorium, Nondestructive Testing, Petrography

War Memorial Pool Complex

Cambridge, MA

Project Contacts: Paul Kelley, Matthew Sherman

The pool complex at the War Memorial Recreation Center was designed and built around 1955. The complex comprises three separate pools (a 31 ft diameter circular beginner’s pool, the 43 ft by 76 ft main pool, and a 33 ft by 41 ft diving well...

Services:Materials Investigation, Structural Investigation

Markets:Sports & Entertainment

Keywords:Concrete Rehabilitation, Condition Assessment, Corrosion, Deterioration, Field Testing, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Natatorium, Nondestructive Testing, Petrography

Louisiana State University Tiger Stadium

Baton Rouge, LA

Project Contacts: Dominic Kelly, Matthew Sherman

Louisiana State University’s (LSU’s) Tiger Stadium was built in 1924 and was expanded in many stages. The north end zone structure was built in 1936 with integral student dormitories. As part of an ongoing improvement plan, LSU wanted...

Services:Structural Investigation, Structural Rehabilitation

Markets:Education - College & Prep

Keywords:Arena/Stadium, Concrete, Concrete Rehabilitation, Concrete-Cast-in-Place, Facade Inspection, Field Testing, Laboratory Testing and Analysis, Nondestructive Testing, Petrography

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Tufts University, Science & Engineering Complex

Pulte Homes

Engineering and Science University Magnet School

Apartment Complex

Retaining Wall Failure Investigation

Transbay Block 6

Residence Inn Back Bay-Fenway

Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Pool

War Memorial Pool Complex

Louisiana State University Tiger Stadium

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