Case Studies

An area of land near a major interstate was under development with multiple buildings being constructed. The construction would also...

A series of bridge rehabilitations were scheduled on the Interstate interchange connecting East and West bound I-70 traffic to North...

Additions planned for an existing manufacturing facility included a large furnace and a 30-ton crane. Each addition would require its...

A second level was planned for an existing one-story building. It was determined the second story addition would overload four...

The parking garage was supported on drilled shaft foundations. The stonework façade was supported independently from the parking structure on...

Commuter complaints to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) reported uneven lanes and large “bumps” along westbound Interstate 64 as...

Menard Hall on the Lincoln Land Community College campus is a two-story structure with offices, classrooms, and student dining. Renovations...

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) was receiving complaints from motorists that large bumps existed on a recently resurfaced section...

A local automotive parts distributor planned to have a new 113,000-square foot distribution warehouse built. The proposed metal building would...

The building footprint included a wedge-shaped auditorium with a lower stage and stair-stepped seating. The stage and the lower seating...

A 5,200 square-foot, two-story addition was proposed for the existing 6,800 square-foot school building. The continuous footing and three column...

The Hickey Elementary School building was constructed in 1965. An elevator addition was planned for the school to comply with...