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August 26, 2020
Paul Kouri
Lean operations, enhanced productivity, increased workplace convenience—architecture can have an important impact in terms of efficiency across many building types today. Hospitals, hotels, office buildings, retail facilities, courts, and correctional facilities are all being designed to streamline…
August 26, 2020
Mike Thompson
I recently had the opportunity to visit Haiti as part of our role on the United Nations’ Rapid Deployment Prison project. The project is an initiative of the UN’s Department of Peacekeeping Operations, working with the International Corrections and Prison Association. Here at Dewberry, Ron…
August 26, 2020
Ron Budzinski
One of the critical needs following a major natural disaster is the re-establishment of the “rule of law.” In order to accomplish this, there must be a solution to replace damaged courts, police facilities, and correctional centers. In the weeks, months, and years following Hurricane Katrina, for…
August 26, 2020
Jennifer Taylor
It has happened…the first of its kind–a Building Information Model (BIM) lawsuit. We all knew it was coming and you can probably guess what the underlying culprit was. That’s right–COMMUNICATION!
August 26, 2020
Last week our staff in Peoria hosted approximately 60 students from nearby Richwoods High School as part of Project Lead the Way, a national program focusing on engineering , science, technology, and math. The students stopped by our office for a “real world” glimpse of the design professions at…
August 26, 2020
Vic Thompson
The sustainability movement in design and construction has made a huge difference in our environmental impact and energy consumption; but for me, one of the biggest benefits has been our increased focus on existing buildings—including historic structures. As National Historic Preservation Month…
August 26, 2020
Denelle Wrightson
In today’s down economy, newspapers frequently report on how busy public libraries are across the country, but staffs are realizing that once the economy begins to recover, keeping library users will require some understanding and potential changes in their current customer service model.
August 26, 2020
In order to be accredited, a levee or a levee system must meet minimum standards listed in the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) Code of Federal Regulations(CFR) at Title 44, Chapter 1, Section 65.10 (44 CFR Section 65.10), including design, operation plans, maintenance plans, and…
August 26, 2020
Sam Crampton
As our nation's dams continue to age, the importance of maintaining and preparing them for potential catastrophic failures has never been greater. A sudden failure of a dam can result in very rapid and severe flooding with the potential for damage to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure…
August 26, 2020
I'm writing this blog at 40,000 feet above Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado as an answer to a question posed by a colleague last week: "Just what does a meteorologist do for Dewberry?"
August 26, 2020
Carrie Speranza
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness: As Americans, we believe it's our divine right to be happy; or at least be given the chance to work our tails off trying. I'm not afraid to admit it, my work has been great to be me, as I'm fortunate to have found happiness in what I do for a living. Not…
August 26, 2020
Cheryl Hannan
Historically, navigable canals—either barge or shipping—have provided a convenient way to transport goods and people. In the United States, there are approximately 35 navigable canals in operation while approximately 78 have been abandoned due to convenient and cost effective alternatives such as…
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