Growing up, Cheryl Saldanha would turn down the thermostat in her home to reduce her family's energy usage. Now, she oversees the Environmental Stewardship pillar of our Corporate Responsibility program.
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SGH’s Gustavo Tumialan contributed to ACI’s recently published "Externally Bonded Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Systems Design and Construction for Strengthening Masonry Structures - Guide."
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In this interview, SGH’s Pat Kelley talks about how he has dedicated himself to volunteering with youth sports in his local town of Billerica, MA.
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SGH’s Isabelle Stern recently volunteered with ASCE’s Richmond Branch to host its Popsicle Stick Bridge Competition as part of the Richmond Joint Engineers Council's "Celebrate Engineering Ingenuity Day."
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The John W. Olver Design Building at was recently awarded a 2023 AIA Architecture Award. SGH served as the structural engineer of record for this award-winning, LEED Gold-certified building project.
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As the Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Chair of ASCE’s San Francisco Younger Member Forum,
SGH’s Pinn Winyoopongphun interviewed Meika Hayles about her path to engineering and how she contributes to DEI efforts.
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SGH’s Tio Pistilli serves as Chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council. In this interview, learn more about how she uses her position to support SGH's DEI efforts and educate others on what it means to be an ambassador in the industry.
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UCSF Health constructed the Wayne and Gladys Valley Center for Vision on Block 33 of their sixty-acre Mission Bay Campus to allow for future expansion. SGH provided building enclosure commissioning (BECx) services.
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238 Main Street at MIT provides shared laboratory and office space for the school and private companies. SGH provided BECx services for the building, which features high-performance unitized curtain wall systems and existing mass masonry walls.
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Emily Hopps and Anna Burhoe discuss how BECx enables high-performance buildings to provide energy efficiency, durability, and occupant comfort.
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Join Elizabeth Rodenkirch and Brian Rose on 5/2 for a presentation on air barrier coordination challenges for the Air Barrier Association of America.
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This Friday, March 24, SGH’s Brian Rose and Anna Burhoe will discuss the advantages of building enclosure commissioning (BECx), identify how BECx can enhance quality assurance, and highlight how the process can benefit sustainability.
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The Frick Collection is expanding its footprint in NYC with large addition. Construction recently topped out for the new extension to this historic property. SGH is providing structural engineering, and roofing & waterproofing services for the project.
Mary Arntzen recently presented about design-assist with Jensen Ying of Payette to the Boston Society of Architects’ Building Enclosure Council.
SGH team members celebrated at the SEA-MW Awards Gala, where the Jefferson Memorial restoration project received top honors in the Specialized Structures category of their 2023 awards program. SGH provided structural engineering services for the project.
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SGH’s Linda Seymour conducted research while at MIT about how ancient Roman concrete structures have lasted more than two millennia. Learn more about the “self-healing” properties of the concrete that was used.
The Tocumen Airport in Panama City is in an area of high seismic activity. Working with Foster + Partners, SGH provided structural engineering services for the design of the long-span roofing structure for the new Terminal 2.
The former Berkeley Art Museum has been transformed into a life science incubator lab space, the Bakar BioEnginuity Hub. SGH served as the waterproofing consultant for this exciting project.
In this #SGHWebinar clip, Xiu Li discusses three rules that designers should follow when detailing exterior penetrations in a building’s design.
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The accelerated construction schedule at 200 Park Ave in San Jose can be attributed to the “SpeedCore” structural system. The project team provides insight in this STRUCTURE magazine article. SGH provided construction engineering services.
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In this article, Chris Grey and Peter Babaian discuss how prefabricated building enclosure systems can help streamline project schedules, reduce costs, and improve assembly quality.
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The Environmental Stewardship pillar of our Corporate Responsibility Program oversees the many ways that SGH employees protect our planet.
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The Eddy in East Boston is a residential development with views of the downtown skyline. SGH provided building enclosure design services for the project, which featured prefabricated wall panels.
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Terminal 2 at Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, expands the airport’s capacity to 25 million passengers each year. SGH collaborated with Foster + Partners, architect/engineer for the project, on the design of the long-span roof structure.
“I love solving complicated problems as part of a team that's all working toward the same goal. The engineering here is challenging in the best way, and there are many opportunities to interact with others within and outside of SGH.”
- Emily Appelbaum, Washington, DC
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This Friday, March 10, SGH’s Christopher Grey will highlight common issues in building enclosure design and construction, discuss collaboration methods between project partners to minimize conflict, and review lessons learned from past projects.
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Last month, SGH’s Chicago office hosted the first annual Chili Cook-Off! Derek Gupta took home the first-place prize followed by Rebecca Herkes, Eric Fleet, and John McLean.
SGH’s Mat Daw is always searching for ways he can lend a helping hand. In this interview, he shares his experiences volunteering everywhere he can, what these opportunities mean to him, and how they help motivate him and make him a better person.
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SGH’s Sidney Carter and Matthew Sherman will host an upcoming International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) New England presentation in our Waltham, MA, office on Tuesday, March 14.
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Our commitment to continuous improvement means growing as individuals and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. The Volunteerism & Philanthropy pillar of our Corporate Responsibility Program defines how we give back.
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The Ute & William K. Bowes, Jr. Center for Performing Arts at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music incorporates housing, dining, education, and performance space. Working with Mark Cavagnero Associates, SGH provided waterproofing consulting services.
Nik Vigener was happy to pose for a picture with his son, Hans, at Clarkson University’s Spring Career Fair. Nik, a Clarkson alum, was representing SGH at the fair, while Hans, a Clarkson freshman, networked with employers.
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SGH’s Lauren DiCenzo and Carolyn Searls will present “Performance Testing of Materials to Repair Terra Cotta Glaze Spalls” at the #APTNE 2023 Annual Meeting and Symposium on Friday, March 3.
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SGH's Eric Olson, Mary Donlon, Matthew Pitzer, and Nicholas Floyd will participate in next month’s IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show, gathering with more than 1,800 building enclosure professionals to share insights and discuss best practices.
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SGH’s Derrick Watkins was recently named an ASCE Fellow. This honor is held by 3% of ASCE members and recognizes those who “have made celebrated contributions and developed creative solutions that change lives around the world.” Congratulations, Derrick!
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In the weather testing room at SGH’s Applied Science & Research Center, we recreated hurricane-force pressures to demonstrate windows’ structural and water infiltration performance. Join Eric Olson and Francesco Spagna on 2/24 for their #SGHWebinar.
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After the Atris-Naples Baker Museum was damaged by a Category 3 hurricane, SGH consulted on building enclosure design for a renovation and expansion project, which focused on creating a more durable building enclosure.
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Damage assessments are critical steps for building owners after a hurricane. Learn more about identifying hurricane-related damage to building enclosures, determining paths of water entry, and developing practical repairs.
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Happy Engineers Week! As we celebrate #Eweek2023, we thank the mentors and colleagues that inspired us to pursue this profession, and cheer on all current and future engineers.
