OSHA safety standards require building owners to ensure fall protection for all who go on their roofs. Fatal falls are a very real problem on construction sites. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 39% of the 991 construction-related deaths in 2016 were falls. Reputable contractors are sticklers (and rightly so) for Occupational Safety and […]
Archives for March 2018
Police Station Architecture Design Tips: Part 2 (Site Selection)
When the time comes to choose a site for a new police station, cost is just one of many factors to consider. In our last post, we talked about promoting community connections by giving the police station a friendly face. However, before the discussions about building style and materials, municipalities that are building a new […]
Harper College, Legat Architects to Explore Academic Library Design at National Community College Conference
Innovations Conference forum investigates community college library paradigm shift from quiet study space to enticing destination, highlights Harper College’s library renovation When he designed the iconic Phillips Exeter Academy Library (Exeter, New Hampshire) in the mid-1960s, renowned architect Louis Kahn had a concept: “A man with a book goes to the light. A library begins […]
Hyatt Place Royal Oak Construction Nears Completion
New hotel/mixed-use development to spark revitalization of Detroit suburb [Royal Oak, MI] – A new, 123-room Hyatt Place hotel is under construction in the lively Detroit suburb of Royal Oak. Topping off (i.e., placement of the roof deck and parapets) has been completed. The 100,000-square-foot select service hotel, led by Namou Hotel Group, showcases a […]
