Stantec selected as lead interior designer for landmark Bread Building redevelopment in downtown Hollywood, Florida
The 26-story, mixed-use project will include 362 units, an amenity deck, and 16,000 square feet of retail space HOLLYWOOD, FL (April 4th, 2024) TSX, NYSE:STN: Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected to provide interior design services for the Bread Building Project—a mixed-use residential building on Young Circle in downtown Hollywood, Florida. Developed by Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners, the project is part of the revitalization program for...
2023 Herat Afghanistan Earthquake Preliminary Shelter and Housing Response
On Oct 8th, 2023, Miyamoto’s first assessment team was deployed to conduct a rapid assessment of the affected area. The earthquake affected 11 villages in the Zinda Jan district of Herat province. It is estimated that more than 100,000 people were exposed to high-ground intensity. The epicenter was about 40 kilometers northwest of Herat city and brought significant causalities in these villages. EARTHQUAKE IMPACT METRICS The following current statistics are per the Afghanistan National Di...
2023 Morocco Earthquake Emergency Response, Recovery, and Reconstruction
On Friday, September 8, 2023, at 11 p.m., a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck in the Atlas Mountains, approximately 43.5 miles south of Marrakech, Morocco, killing an estimated 2900+ people. This seismic event has had significant repercussions across the built environment in the area, although exact numbers are yet to be determined, initial indications are that approximately 50% of the building stock across the area sustained varying degrees of damage, ranging from...
Morocco Earthquake: Video Episode 3
In light of the devastating events in Morocco, we turn our focus to the enduring hope found in community resilience and the expertise of skilled Moroccans like Ayoub Belouch. As an engineer, Ayoub advocates to forge a safer, more resilient future. Despite facing ongoing challenges, he remains hopeful for the future, believing that local expertise can help reshape strategies and establish new best practices. Learn more: miyamotointernational.com
Morocco Earthquake: Video Episode 1
We’ve arrived in the small village of Tafeghaghte, which is about 20km from Morocco earthquake’s epicenter. What we see is total devastation with a strong smell in the air, possibly from animals and human casualties. Tafeghaghte was the home of over 500 people; now, 80 have tragically passed away. The destruction of this village is a combination of modern construction practices and traditional methods gone wrong. Damages in the area vary and we can attribute this to many construction practice...
2023 Morocco Earthquake – Situation Report #2
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, our team of earthquake engineering experts was deployed to Marrakesh in response to Morocco’s recent seismic event. Their mission is to assess structural damage and evaluate the overall impact of the earthquake on the region. So far, our experts have gathered the following critical information. Extensive Damage in High Atlas Range and Remote Areas Most of the damage is concentrated in rural mountain areas, between the cities of Marrakech and Taroudant making acce...
2023 Morocco Earthquake – Situation Report #1
On Friday, September 8, 2023, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale struck approximately 43.5 miles south of Marrakech, Morocco. This seismic event has had significant repercussions, particularly in the rural areas near Marrakech, where numerous villages have sustained varying degrees of damage, including partial or complete collapses of structures. The Marrakech-Safi region, particularly Al Haouz and Chichaoua Provinces, has suffered severe damage following the recent eart...
Ohio State Gets New and Improved 200-Meter Indoor Track with Help from an Advanced Polymer from NCFI Geotechnical
HOUSTON, TX—Track and Field at Ohio State’s French Field House needed a major facelift to be ready to compete in the upcoming NCAA season. “The university’s 200-meter indoor track needed serious repair,” says Joe Work, owner of the Cleveland-based company, Mr. Level. “At some point in time, every track in the US faces problems from sub-surface soil erosion. The track inside French Field House has been resurfaced many times because of settling issues due to erosion. However, the cause of the s...
Earthquake Structural Engineers Dispatched to Morocco Disaster
Los Angeles, California - Following the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, Miyamoto International is dispatching an international team of expert structural engineers and shelter experts to the disaster zone. This team will assess buildings in the affected areas, prioritizing identifying and securing safe and unsafe buildings. The mission is to expedite the recovery process for 100,000s of the population who lost a secure place to live. The program...
New York State Homes and Community Renewal Announces Completion of $91 Million Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in the Bronx
Williamsbridge Gardens Brings 170 Affordable Homes to Northeast Bronx with On-Site Supportive Services Available For 85 Formerly Homeless Households New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas today announced the completion of Williamsbridge Gardens, a $91 million affordable and supportive housing development in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The development includes 170 affordable apartments, including 85 with on-site supportive services for for...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
