Western Specialty Contractors Removes Deteriorated Concrete Roof Panels at Denver’s Empire Park
DENVER, CO – Western Specialty Contractors – Denver Branch recently removed a pair of deteriorated concrete panels, each weighing 4,000 lbs., from the roof of Building C in Denver’s Empire Park. Empire Park is a 461,779-square-foot general office building complex on South Colorado Boulevard. Built in 1971, the property features 1,842 parking spaces and three building towers (named A, B & C). Empire Park Realty contracted with Western to remove two deteriorated architectural concrete panels...
Superior Construction Rebuilds Hurricane-Damaged Coastal Road, Restores Beach in St. Augustine
AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Superior Construction has substantially completed the Summer Haven Beach Restoration project, demonstrating how Florida's vulnerable coastal areas can build resilience against intensifying storms. Local leaders and Superior Construction representatives unveiled the project with a ribbon cutting ceremony in late July. As part of the contract, Superior crews rebuilt and fortified Old Highway A1A in St. Johns County, creating a replicable model for coastal communities throughout F...
Western Specialty Contractors Protects Daytona, FL Office Building from Salt Deterioration
ORLANDO, FL – Most structures erected today have a life expectancy of less than 100 years, with each building component designed to work for a designated period before requiring maintenance or replacement. Preventive maintenance of building exteriors has become more important than ever, particularly in areas where the air contains a higher concentration of salt, such as Florida’s coast. Western Specialty Contractors’ Orlando, FL recently completed a four-month project to restore and waterproo...
Resilient Recovery Initiative Receives Grant From the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation Following Eaton and Palisades Wildfires
LOS ANGELES – Climate Resolve and Resilient Cities Catalyst together received a $250,000 grant from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to seed development of a comprehensive Resilient Recovery Roadmap in response to the Eaton and Palisades wildfires that devastated Los Angeles communities. The Resilient Recovery Roadmap will shape a multi-year, multi-million dollar community-led effort that will guide billions of dollars in long-term recovery funding and build resilience to future disasters. Th...
Video: Dr. Kit Miyamoto Shares an Update From Bangkok
In Thailand’s growing skyline, resilience is more than a design feature—it’s a necessity. This video explores how Miyamoto International is integrating advanced damper technologies into high-rise buildings across Thailand to mitigate seismic risks and protect lives, investments, and infrastructure. With our proven Performance-Based Engineering (PBE) approach and fluid viscous damper systems, we help developers reduce structural movement by up to 80%, lower retrofit costs by as much as 75%, an...
Preserving Traditions, Respecting Legacy Keys to Successful Residence Hall Renovation
LOUIS, MO (June 24, 2025) Older residence halls are steeped in tradition and legacy, so when the time comes to renovate these campus gems, the student housing design experts at KWK Architects – a Lawrence Group Company recommend preserving the hall’s valuable identity and spirit in its updated design. “The significance of a residence hall’s traditions and culture transmitted over time transcends the four-year rotation of the traditional student and cannot be underestimated,” said KWK Principa...
Western Employs Unique Technique to Replace Expansion Joints at Sanctuary Centre Office Condominium Complex
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Western Specialty Contractors – Fort Lauderdale, FL Branch recently restored the parking garage roof deck at the Sanctuary Centre Condominiums in Boca Raton, FL using a unique technique to level its expansion joints. Located at 4800 N Federal Hwy, the Sanctuary Centre is a 180,000-square-foot office condominium complex made up of four, three-story buildings. The complex includes a covered, underground parking garage that enables contiguous access to all four buildings. T...
Western Specialty Contractors Waterproofs, Restores Curtain Walls at Vue Sarasota Bay Luxury Condo High-Rise
ORLANDO, FL (June 12, 2025) – Western Specialty Contractors – Orlando, FL Branch Office recently completed waterproofing and façade repairs as part of ongoing maintenance at Vue Sarasota Bay luxury condominium in Sarasota, FL. Built in 2017 at 1155 N Gulfstream Ave., the 18-story high-rise features 12-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows with sophisticated waterfront views of the bay. Residents enjoy exceptional amenities, including: 24/7 concierge and 16/7 valet, resort-style pool and spa, fitness...
Video: Reconstructing Topanga's Heritage
The hillsides of Topanga have witnessed centuries of change, from indigenous stewardship to modern development. When fire swept through this property, the Miyamoto team approached the assessment with respect for both the land's history and its future resilience. Our assessment revealed that portions of the original foundation could be preserved, saving the homeowners significant costs in demolition and reconstruction. More importantly, this approach substantially reduces their rebuilding time...
Western Specialty Contractors Restores Entrance to University of Saint Mary’s Historic Xavier Hall in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, MO (May 28, 2025) – Western Specialty Contractors’ experience with historic restoration was put to the test on a recent project to restore the entrance to Xavier Hall at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. The University of Saint Mary is a private Catholic university established in 1870. Located at 4100 S 4th Street on the east side of Saint Mary Hall, Xavier Hall was completed in 1915 and houses a large auditorium used for theatre productions and concerts. Th...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
