Consider technology, acoustics, noise abatement, and lighting early in an office-to-residential conversion

Talk of office to residential conversions are everywhere these days. But these conversions aren’t as simple as they may seem — there are many engineering opportunities and challenges involved, and developers will be well served by having a full-service team in place before they begin.  

Code compliance and early collaboration are critical for a monumental stair

The American Institute of Steel Construction’s (AISC) updated guidelines for the design of monumental stairs is just beginning to be understood throughout the design and construction industry. The best approach is to have the architect and structural engineer work as a team and discuss early on what are the important design features of the stair.