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August 6, 2026

SGH to Participate in 2026 APT Conference

SGH to Participate in 2026 APT Conference

Several Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) team members will participate in the Association for Preservation Technology International (APT) 2026 Conference, “The Crossroads of Preservation: Where Industry and Craft Come Together,” taking place 26 – 30 October 2026 in Indianapolis, IN.

Bringing together preservation professionals from across the industry, the conference will explore three key themes shaping the future of preservation: the legacy of industrial development and opportunities to adapt these historic properties; the role of craftsmanship in preserving historic character; and the ways transportation, materials, and design connect communities at both local and global scales.

Several SGH technical staff will participate as presenters, contributing insights across the three tracks.

Date & Time Presentation Title SGH Participant
Thursday, 29 October

11:00 – 11:20 a.m.

From Waterway to Walkway: Preserving the Stone Walls of the C&O Canal Adam Rush
Thursday, 29 October

11:00 – 11:20 a.m.

Look Down: Diagnosing the “Devil” in the Details – Stone Deterioration at the North Portico of the National Gallery of Art Jay Sekel
Friday, 30 October

9:00 – 9:20 a.m.

Setts and the City: The Art and Science of Historic Stone Paved Industrial Yards and Streets Matthew Bronski
Friday, 30 October

11:00 – 11:20 a.m.

Treatments for Tilt-up Concrete Panels in the Adaptive Reuse of Former Industrial Buildings Chris Norton
Friday, 30 October

3:20 – 3:40 p.m.

Beyond Patching: Replacement Strategies for Severely Deteriorated Colusa Sandstone Carolyn Searls

View the full program.