Case Studies Architecture & Design

Russ Ellington remembers installing his first set of flood panels. It was 2013, and a post-Hurricane Sandy and Katrina world. The U.S. government, in response to the hurricanes, required larger geographic areas to have flood protection in order to be federally insured, and general contractors and engineers were scrambling to include such protection for buildings. […]

Institutional clients like schools and healthcare providers are increasingly willing to invest long term, both with the incorporation of renewable energy and sustainable design. That makes them ideal clients for architecture firms like NK Architects. NK Architects is a full-service architecture, interior design, planning and structural engineering firm based in Morristown, New Jersey. It works […]

A project 13 years in the making, the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) was established by an act of Congress in 2003 to celebrate African American history while recognizing the unique hardships and cultural contributions that encompass the African American experience. Scheduled to open in late September 2016 the NMAAHC is […]

With a generous donation of $50 million from Montana State University (MSU) alumnus Norm Asbjorbson, MSU announced in 2014 that it will build an innovative laboratory and classroom facility that will foster collaborative, hands-on learning and leadership. As part of MSU’s College of Engineering, the new building will be known as the Norm Asbjornson Innovation […]

In 1976 Randy Newhard left his home in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on his 1972 Yamaha 360 Enduro and set out to start a new life in California. Upon arriving in the Golden State, Newhard bluffed his way into a position with one of the nation’s largest landscaping companies. “Told them I knew everything about landscape, but […]

With an uncompromising commitment to its clients’ visions, budgets and schedules, NWS Architects has maintained a client retention rate of more than 90 percent. This has allowed the company to provide architectural services throughout the country for 80 years. Located in Chicago, NWS is licensed in 45 states and caters to the commercial and industrial […]

Co-founded in 2005 by Joey Yaffe, New City Construction is an all-inclusive design-build firm specializing in residential construction and remodeling. Originally located in Baltimore City, the company relocated its headquarters to Laurel, Maryland, in 2010. The company was initially founded as an urban redevelopment firm, but quickly brought construction management and general contracting in-house. “Six […]

Mechanical design-build firm National Design Build Services LLC (NDBS) excels in the design and installation of air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems. The NDBS team’s knowledge and experience provides customers with superbly engineered solutions and simplified installations from both a first-cost and lifecycle perspective. The company, founded in 2007, has proven its commitment to […]

Since 1988, Nobis Engineering Inc. has been serving the diverse needs of public and private construction clients throughout the Northeast. Abhijit “Nannu” Nobis, P.E., L.S.P., established the company more than 26 years ago to address a need in the industry for high-value, integrated engineering and consulting services. While quality civil, environmental and geotechnical engineering comprise […]

NuDesign Builders (NuDesign) was formed in 2007 with a goal to provide fresh and innovative ideas to clients throughout Central Florida. Emerging with its experienced team of builders and trusted partnerships, the company has created a client-centered business model that focuses on the design-build of residential and commercial property. The company was originally founded by […]