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Becky H. Sell
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Keast & Hood Expands Services and Welcomes Becky H. Sell as Director of Building Envelope
Keast & Hood Expands Services and Welcomes Becky H. Sell as Director of Building Envelope Firm expands service offerings with expertise in façade and roofing…

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Sena Savaskan, PE
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University of Pennsylvania Quadrangle Renovations
Philadelphia, PA
200194

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Kutztown University Wells-Rapp Center for Mallet Percussion Research
Kutztown, PA
200071

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University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education Expansion
Philadelphia, PA
180104

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Project AIA Design Award Received!
Congratulations to our client, Kieran Timberlake Architects on the recent AIA Philadelphia Design Award for the Eric J. Barron Innovation Hub at Pennsylvania State University!…

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David Liu
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October Speaking Engagements
**ICRI Fall Convention** Wednesday, October 18th, 2023 The Academy of Music Exterior Restoration: A Marriage of GFRC and Architectural Precast Concrete Project Manager Ari Seraphin,…

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Two PA Preservation Awards Received
We are thrilled to announce two Keast & Hood projects have received 2023 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards! The Athenaeum of Philadelphia’s exterior restoration project is…

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Structure Magazine Article, Statue of Liberty National Monument
Keast & Hood Partner Denise Richards and Senior Principal Thomas Normile delve into the history of the Statue of Liberty and Fort Wood in the…

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Denise Richards Newly Inducted Member of The Carpenters’ Company
Keast & Hood’s President and Partner, Denise Richards is a newly inducted member of The Carpenters’ Company of the City and County of Philadelphia. The…

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Matt Schilling, EIT
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Nix Federal Building Post Office
Philadelphia, PA
160206

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Summer Projects Currently in Construction
Schools out for the summer but construction is in full swing! While students are out, construction is underway to prepare for their return in the…

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Washington Hose & Steam Fire Engine Company No.1
Conshohocken, PA
190067

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Merion Cricket Club Master Plan & Implementation
Haverford, PA
140109

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Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia, PA
180055A

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Academy of Music Exterior Balcony Restoration
Philadelphia, PA
180092A

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May 2023

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Kelly Writer’s House | University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
170090

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Celebrating Preservation Month
Join us in celebrating Preservation Month this May! Keast & Hood is thrilled to announce that six projects have received recognition from the Preservation Alliance…

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Saint Rita Cascia Center
Philadelphia, PA
190129

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Visitor Experience Improvement Project | Independence Visitor Center
Philadelphia, PA
150012

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Tyler Dennis, PE
Tyler

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Raphael De Lassus, PE
Raphael

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Firm Sustainability Initiatives
Keast & Hood joined the SE 2050 Commitment in February of 2021. As one of the first signatory firms to join the commitment, we want…

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Wrapping up Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month may be coming to a close but Keast & Hood remains a Women Owned Business all year long! Check in with the…

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Anthony J. Casale III, MS, PE
Anthony

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Projects in the News
A number of KH projects have recently received recognition in both Philadelphia Magazine and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Lucy the Elephant, a National Historic Landmark, was…

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Keast & Hood Marketing Intern
**Keast & Hood Marketing Intern / Co-op** $16/hr – up to 20 hrs week Keast & Hood is a professional services firm in the Architecture,…

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Reasons to Celebrate!
Happy Holiday Season! We have number of reason to celebrate this year. Please join us in congratulating Lauren Schmitz, EIT and Jason Demuro, EIT on…

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David J. Russell
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Chamberlain Student Center | Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
190179A

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Join us at the Forum on Architecture and Design
Realizing Arrupe Hall at Saint Joseph’s University Friday, November 11th, Day 3 of the Forum Conference We are excited to present, Saint Joe’s Arrupe Hall,…

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Next Chapter Celebration
Please join us for a celebration at our new Philadelphia office! We have a lot to celebrate; A recent ownership transition, WBE certification, and our…

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APT DC Symposium Presentation
Brian Wentz, Director of Historic Preservation will be speaking with Christopher Miller of John Milner Architects about our work at Christ Church Philadelphia as part…

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Philadelphia Inquirer Features Academy of Music
Arts and Culture writer, Peter Dobrin, of the Inquirer recently highlighted our work with AOS Architects on the restoration of the Academy of Music’s exterior…

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Amanda Grogin, EIT
Amanda

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June 2022

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Keast & Hood Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
Keast & Hood, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise and Woman-Owned Small Business by the WBENC-East, a regional certifying partner…

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Matthew C. Cornman, PE Promoted to Associate
Keast & Hood has promoted Matthew C. Cornman, PE to Associate. A vital member of the Philadelphia office since 2012, Matt has repeatedly proven himself…

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Celebrating Recent Firm Promotions
Please join us in congratulating Robert Boris, PE and Arieto Seraphin, PE on their recent promotion to Project Manager! Robert has been with Keast…

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Women’s History Month 2022
As part of Women’s History Month, we asked the female engineers of Keast & Hood to share a few thoughts and their responses have been…

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Lehigh University College of Business
Bethlehem, PA
160189

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Learn More about the Next Chapter

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Announcing Ownership Transition
Keast & Hood is excited to announce the transition to its third generation of ownership. On January 1st, 2022, firm veterans Denise Richards, PE and…

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Celebrating Recent Promotions
Please join us in congratulating four team members on their recent promotions! Xavier Christian has been promoted to CAD Designer III, Alejandro Sanchez Fuentes has…

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Inquirer Features Arrupe Hall at Saint Josephs
The recently completed Arrupe Hall at Saint Joseph’s University is highlighted in Inga Saffron’s latest piece. Be sure to check out the building and its…

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Marie T. Terico
Marie

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Nick Paparo, EIT
Nick

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Jason DeMuro, PE
Jason

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Mark Odorizzi, PE
Mark

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Ari Seraphin, PE
Ari

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Bob Boris, PE
Bob

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Alex Stadel, PE
Alex

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Matt Cornman, PE
Matt

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KH Engineers Establish DVASE Sustainable Design Committee
Structural Engineer Courtney DiCampli, PE, and Principal Denise Richards, PE, have recently established the Sustainable Design Committee for the Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers.…

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University of Pennsylvania Meeting and Guest House
Philadelphia, PA
180013

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Colonial Middle School
Plymouth Meeting, PA
180220

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University of Pennsylvania Boathouse Renovation
Philadelphia, PA
180027

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One uCity
Philadelphia, PA
180058

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University of Pennsylvania Squash Center
Philadelphia, PA
160027

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Design Philadelphia Installation
As part of this year’s Design Philly Festival, we partnered with AOS Architects on an installation. Veiled Passage responds to the rhythm of Cherry Street…

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We’re Hiring!
Keast & Hood is growing and seeking a candidate to fill a Structural Designer / Engineer position. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of…

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Statement on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The structural engineering community must do more to increase the diversity of people and perspectives in our field. Keast & Hood knows that positive change…

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The Philadelphia Museum of Art Reopens
The Philadelphia Museum of Art opened the Frank Ghery designed Core Project to the public on Friday, May 7th. The renovation provides the museum with…

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Recent Project Recognition
We are excited to share the recent recognition of three Keast & Hood projects: The Academy of Music Seating Upgrades; Silverman Hall at the University…

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Committing to the SE 2050 Challenge
Keast & Hood is proud to announce that we have joined the SE 2050 Commitment Program as a Signatory Firm. We support the vision that…

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Office Moving March 1st
We are moving from our Old City office at 4th and Market Streets to Center City! Please note our new address, effective March 1st, 2021:…

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Celebrating Recent Promotions
Please join us in celebrating the recent promotion of four Keast & Hood team members. The following engineers have been recognized for their skills, professional…

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Looking Back on 2020

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Current and Past Lab Experience
Structural design for new lab buildings as well as the conversion of existing structures to support new uses requires a wealth of experience and knowledge…

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Amos Hall Receives Learning by Design Award of Excellence
The recently completed Amos Hall at St. Andrew’s School of Delaware is highlighted in the Fall 2020 Learning By Design issue and received a Citation…

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Design Philadelphia Open House Recap
If you missed our virtual Open House as part of the Design Philadelphia festival, view it here!

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Amos Hall | St. Andrew’s School of Delaware
Middletown, DE
160015

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Catch us at the Forum and Design Philly this month!
This month, Keast & Hood will be participating in both the Forum on Architecture + Design conference and the Design Philadelphia festival. Structural Challenges and…

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Recent Project Recognition
We are thrilled to announce the recent recognition of two Keast & Hood projects, the University of Pennsylvania Ringe Squash Courts and the Fashion District…

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The Poplar
180036

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Modern Steel Construction Article on new Wharton Building
Associate Allison Lukachik recently authored an article in the August issue of Modern Steel Construction Magazine on the new Wharton Academic Research Building at the…

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March 2020

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Celebrating Preservation Month!
May is Preservation Month, and we are excited to celebrate with recent award recognitions and project highlights. We are pleased to announce that our Director…

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Preservation Alliance, Grand Jury Awards
We are excited to announce that multiple Keast & Hood projects have received 2020 Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia Grand Jury Awards! The First Presbyterian…

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COVID-19 Office Update
Keast & Hood’s physical office will be closed effective Monday, March 16th at 5 pm in compliance with the City of Philadelphia’s mandate to help…

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Interview with the Curator
_We recently sat down with Izzy Kornblatt, Architectural Historian and the Curator of Structure & Purpose, for a Q&A on the exhibition as it enters…

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Christ Church Philadelphia Work Highlighted
Keast & Hood’s ongoing work at Christ Church Philadelphia was recently highlighted in the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s, Preservation Magazine, Winter 2020 issue. Read…

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Structure & Purpose Athenaeum Exhibition
##Structure & Purpose: The Legacy of Engineering at Keast & Hood On View at the Athenaeum of Philadelphia January 9, 2020 – March 31, 2020…

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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
Philadelphia, PA
150158

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Arrupe Hall | Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA
180139

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Structure Magazine Feature Article, An Unlikely Pair: Steel Trusses and Flat-Plate
Associate [Allie Lukachik’s] feature article for the November issue of Structure Magazine is out now. Read about the large steel trusses utilized in the design…

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October 2019

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Restoring a Concrete Icon at ICRI 2019 Fall Convention
Keast & Hood looks forward to presenting at this year’s ICRI Fall Convention, [**Historic Restoration: The Art and Science of Preserving Structures**] The presentation, _Restoration…

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Catch KH at Design Philadelphia and The Forum on Architecture + Design
The Forum on Architecture + Design is AIA Philadelphia’s regional education and expo conference. As part of the conference, we’ll be giving a construction tour…

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Job Opening: BIM Production Manager
WE’RE HIRING! Keast & Hood is a structural engineering firm in Philadelphia, PA known for its legacy of insightful engineering solutions. Since its founding in…

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Associate Brian Wentz Contributes to College Planning & Management
Associate Brian Wentz, Director of Historic Preservation for Keast & Hood recently authored, “[Preserving Structural Integrity]” for [College Planning & Management] magazine’s July/August…

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Principal Denise Richards to Speak at Upcoming Event
In a traditionally underrepresented industry, women are more than ever vital in leadership roles in architecture, engineering, and construction. A recent study by McKinsey indicated…

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3675 Market Receives Rouse Award for Excellence
We are thrilled to announce that [3675 Market] is one of five recipients of the 2019 Willard G. “Bill” Rouse III Awards for Excellence. The…

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June 2019

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Recent Recognition of Firm Projects
Award season is upon us and we’re celebrating! Multiple Keast & Hood firm projects have recently received recognition from various organizations and groups including the…

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April 2019

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Haverford VCAM Featured in Architectural Record
The renovation of Haverford College’s VCAM building that we completed under MSR was recently featured in Architectural Record’s Renovation, Restoration, and Adaptive Reuse publication. The…

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Christ Church of Philadelphia Memorial Organ | Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
160014

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In Memoriam, Thomas J. Leidigh, Unsung Hero of Keast & Hood
Thomas J. Leidigh 1924-2019 Only six months after the passing of his co-founding partner Nick Gianopulos, Keast & Hood’s Thomas J. Leidigh, PE, passed away…

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Kline Trial Advocacy Building | Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
140176

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The Lawrenceville School Abbott Dining Hall Renovation
Lawrenceville, NJ
150002

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Three Promoted to Associate

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Christian J. Kronenwetter, PE
Christian

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Brian D. Wentz, PE, CDT
Brian

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Allison L. Lukachik, PE, SE, CDT
Allison

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Announcing Three New Associates
Keast & Hood Structural Engineers is proud to announce the promotion of three Project Managers, Brian D. Wentz, Allison L. Lukachik, and Christian J. Kronenwetter,…

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More Openings! Seeking Structural Designer
In addition to our search for a [Revit Operator] we are currently seeking a [Structural Designer] with 2-5 years experience. The right candidate should be…

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Job Openings: Engineer
**Job Openings: Structural Engineer** posted 10/14/2024 Keast & Hood is growing and seeking a candidate to fill a Structural Engineer position. The ideal candidate will…

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Wharton Academic Research Building | University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
160061

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November 2018

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Join our team!
We’re currently seeking a Structural BIM Modeler to join our team. More information including job requirements and qualifications are available here: [Current Job Opening] Keast…

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Shoemaker Green | University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
09100

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Lutnick Library | Haverford College
Haverford, PA
160099

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Forum on Architecture + Design Tours
The new Forum on Architecture + Design takes the place of the previous Design on the Delaware conference. “The Forum is focused on curating multidisciplinary…

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KH and APT Delaware Valley Chapter to host Ivan Strelbitsky
On Monday, September 24th, APT Delaware Valley Chapter and Keast & Hood will host a presentation by Ivan Strelbitsky, a Structural Engineer from Russia. The…

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Longwood Gardens Main Fountain Garden Awarded 2018 Best Project by ENR MidAtlantic
ENR MidAtlantic recently announced their 2018 Best Project Awards, with two Keast & Hood projects receiving honors. [*Longwood Gardens Main Fountain Gardens*] received Best Landscape…

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July 2018

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Founding Partner, Nick Gianopulos passes away at age 93
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nicholas L. Gianopulos. Nicholas L. Gianopulos, a decorated veteran and renowned engineer who designed…

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Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy Building Receives High Praise
Drexel University’s recently completed Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy building received a 2018 Preservation Achievement Award from the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. Inga Saffron,…

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2018 Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers Awards
On Thursday, May 10th, DVASE held their annual dinner and awards ceremony recognizing excellence in structural engineering for member firms throughout the region. This year’s…

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Keast & Hood Presented with Dragon Exemplar Award
On Friday, May 4th, Keast & Hood was presented with the inaugural Dragon Exemplar Award by Drexel University’s Construction Management Advisory Council. The Dragon Exemplar…

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April 2018

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Multiple Firm Projects Receive Preservation Awards
To say that Philadelphia and the surrounding region is filled with a plethora of historic assets would be an understatement. The city has the highest…

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Brooks Hall | University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
157013

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Alex Stadel Named 2018 ENR MidAtlantic Top Young Professional
Keast & Hood Structural Engineers is excited to announce that Alex Stadel, PE has been named a 2018 Top Young Professional by Engineering News Record…

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Ari Seraphin Appointed as Chair of APT-DVC
Please join us in congratulating Structural Engineer, Ari Seraphin, on his appointment as Chair of the APT Delaware Valley Chapter. Ari kicked off his term…

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Announcing a Strategic Decision
Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Friends: We wish to advise you of our decision to sell our Washington, D.C., office to the firm Simpson Gumpertz &…

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Firm Recognizes Multiple Team Members
Keast & Hood is excited to announce the recent promotion of five employees. In recognition of their professional achievements and dedication to the company, the…

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Happy New Year from Keast & Hood!
We would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year! 2017 was an exciting year for the firm with the promotion of three…

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3675 Market St. Tops Off
3675 Market Street celebrated a project milestone today with its topping off ceremony. The new, 14 story tower will contain approximately 370,000 square feet of…

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November 2017

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Three Associates Promoted to Principal
Keast & Hood announces the promotion of three engineers to principal. John R. Davis, PE; Denise L. Richards, PE; and Craig D. Swift, SE, LEED…

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WWI Memorial Breaks Ground
Keast & Hood is honored to be supporting GWWO Architects, Architect of Record on the World War I National Memorial in Washington, DC. The official…

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U. Penn Grand Reading Room Featured in Architectural Record
The recently completed Moelis Family Grand Reading Room at the University of Pennsylvania has received a number of accolades for the space’s dramatic transformation into…

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Shipley School Project Honored with Preservation & Design Awards
MGA Partners Architects have received two awards for the Shipley School Old Main & Student Commons project. AIA Pennsylvania recognized the project with a Bronze…

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The Shipley School Old Main & Student Commons
Bryn Mawr, PA
12102

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U. Penn Grand Reading Room receives Design Award
The Moelis Grand Reading Room at the University of Pennsylvania has received an AIA Philadelphia Design Award for its transformation from an existing periodical storage…

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Alex Stadel to Present at the Raymond Farm Center
On November 4th from 3:00 pm to 6:30 PM, Structural Engineer Alex Stadel will present, The Art of Structural Engineering as part of…

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October 2017

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Brian Wentz to Lead Upcoming APT-DVC Event
Join our own Brian Wentz, CDT, PE for a tour of the Coplay, Pennsylvania Cement Company Kilns as part of the Association for Preservation Technology…

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ASCE Magazine Feature Article
Principal Dean Doukakis, Associate John Davis, and Engineer Alex Stadel recently co-authored, *Building on a Revolution.* The article is featured in the September 2017 issue…

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KH to Present at Upcoming Conferences
Join Keast & Hood at two upcoming conferences! **Southeast Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians 2017 Annual Conference** Lynchburg, VA | October 11 -…

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Fashion District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
130049

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Three Projects Receive Recognition
Three Keast & Hood projects have recently been recognized by multiple industry organizations with awards. Preservation Pennsylvania recognized George Washington’s War Tent with a Preservation…

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Recently Renovated Hill College House in the News
Keast & Hood recently completed renovations to the University of Pennsylvania’s Hill College House this summer with Mills + Schnoering Architects . The only Eero…

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ENR Mid Atlantic Merit Award for Museum of the American Revolution
The new [Museum of the American Revolution] was recently named a Best Project of 2017 and received an Award of Merit in the Cultural/Worship category…

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Volunteer Day at Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
Members of Keast & Hood’s DC office recently volunteered at the historic Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse in Annapolis, MD. This year marks the firm’s eleventh…

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In Memoriam Carl A. Baumert, Jr, PE
Keast & Hood is deeply saddened to announce the passing of highly regarded Principal Emeritus, Carl A. Baumert, Jr. Born in Philadelphia in 1929, he…

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Tour the New Perelman Center at Penn with Philadelphia Emerging Architects
PEA will be touring the new Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics at the University of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, July 18th.…

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July 2017

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New Grand Reading Room at UPenn wins two IIDA Design Awards
The newly completed Moelis Family Grand Reading Room at the University of Pennsylvania’s Van Pelt-Dietrich Library received multiple awards from the IIDA PA|NJ|DE chapter. The…

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Principal Matthew J. Daw named a DC Preservation League Trustee
Principal Mat Daw joins the DC Preservation League as their newest Trustee. The DC Preservation League Board of Trustees is comprised of up to 20…

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Keast & Hood Enjoys Annual Picnic
On Thursday, June 22nd, members from Keast & Hood’s Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. offices gathered for the firm’s annual Summer Picnic at Susquehanna State Park…

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Longwood Gardens | Main Fountain Garden Revitalization
Kennett Square, PA
12124

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South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center Wins ULI Rouse Award
Keast & Hood wishes to congratulate VSBA Architects and Planners on the recent Willard Rouse Award for Excellence by the Urban Land Institute of Philadelphia…

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Agricultural & Biological Engineering Building | Pennsylvania State University
University Park Campus, PA
140190

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Job Opening in Charlottesville Office
Our Charlottesville office is seeking a talented Structural Engineer/Designer. More information available [**HERE**]

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DVASE Honors Keast & Hood with Multiple Awards
The Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers honored two Keast & Hood projects during their 2017 Annual Dinner & Engineering Awards ceremony on Thursday, May…

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May 2017

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Ellicott City Emergency Response Honored with State Award
[*Preservation Maryland*] was recently awarded a 2017 Preservation Award in Outstanding Organizational Leadership from the [*Maryland Historical Trust*] for the organization’s response efforts following the…

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K&H Presenting at 2017 Suburban Pro Con
Associates, Denise Richards and John Davis will present at AIA Philadelphia’s 2017 Suburban Pro Con on Monday, April 24th. Join them for, “Hidden Surprises: Working…

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Firm Recognizes Multiple Engineers
Keast & Hood is proud to announce that multiple members of the firm have been recognized for their engineering excellence and contributions to the company.…

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Haverford College VCAM
Haverford, PA
150074

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UVA 1515 Ribbon Cutting
Keast & Hood recently saw the completion of 1515 , a new student focused space for the University of Virginia. Located in UVA’s…

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Baltimore Center Stage Theater
Baltimore, MD
135199

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K&H Receives Multiple SEA-MW Awards
Keast & Hood received multiple honors during the 2017 Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington’s Awards Gala this past weekend. Rachel Tyler, the firm’s newest…

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Drexel University Korman Center
Philadelphia, PA
150054

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Old Dominion University, College of Education
Norfolk, VA
11777

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Saint John Paul II National Shrine
Washington, DC
135185

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Brandywine Valley Specialty Care Center
Glen Mills, PA
130162

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February 2017

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Rachel Tyler, PE Promoted to Associate
Keast & Hood is proud to announce that Rachel E. Tyler, PE has been promoted to Associate. A vital member of the Washington, DC office…

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Charlottesville Office Welcomes Third Full-Time Employee
Keast & Hood Charlottesville, the firm’s newest branch continues to grow. The office recently welcomed Julie Hang, PE to the KH family. Julie is a…

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New York Times Covers George Washington’s Headquarters Tent
George Washington’s original headquarters tent survived 240 years in various states of storage. And now, it has once again been erected at the [*Museum…

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Keast & Hood Welcomes New Hire
Keast & Hood’s Philadelphia office is excited to welcome Leah DeBenedictis, EIT to the firm. Leah, a graduate of the University of Delaware, comes to…

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Three Projects Make Best of 2016 Architecture Lists
Keast & Hood continues its legacy of providing structural engineering design services for impactful and iconic projects. In 2016, three completed projects made Best of…

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December 2016

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Charlottesville, VA Office Moves to New Location
We are thrilled to announce that our Charlottesville, VA office has recently relocated to a larger location on the historic Downtown Mall. You can now…

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Temple Receives Trumbauer Award
[*The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Temple*] recently received an inaugural Trumbauer Award for Excellence in Contemporary Classicism in the Commercial…

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Design Philadelphia Media Coverage
DesignPhiladelphia 2016 was a resounding success throughout the city. We are thrilled to report that our event with the *[Museum of the American Revolution]* was…

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Principals to Present at Design on the Delaware 2016
Attending Design on the Delaware next week? Join us for two events during the conference! Principal Tom Normile, PE will present as part of the…

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Casa Abierta Wins AIA VA 2016 Design Award
[Casa Abierta] receives its seventh award since completion in 2014. Adding to the list of accolades for the project is a 2016 Residential Design Honor…

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Seeking Structural Engineers for All Offices
We are currently seeking talented structural engineers in all three of our offices. This is a great opportunity to join a nationally recognized firm and…

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Dana-Hallowell Residence Addition | Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA
12175

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Craig Swift Presenting at SESAH Annual Meeting
Associate [Crag Swift, PE] is in New Orleans for the [Society of Architectural Historians South Eastern Chapter’s Annual Meeting] this week. On Thursday, October 29th…

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DOCOMOMO US Modernism in America Awards 2016
Keast & Hood attended the 2016 Modernism in America Awards for which the Margaret Esherick House received a Citation of Merit. The Design team lead…

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Entry Level Designer/Structural Engineer Opening
Keast & Hood is seeking a self-motivated individual for an entry level structural designer position in the Philadelphia office. Skills and qualifications required: 1. Knowledge…

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Museum of the American Revolution Building Dedication
The Museum of the American Revolution was dedicated on Thursday, September 15th with remarks from former Governor Ed Rendell, President and CEO Michael Quinn, and…

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Design Philadelphia 2016 Event
Join Keast & Hood and the Museum of the American Revolution during DesignPhiladelphia 2016. Our event panel celebrates the collaboration of a diverse group of…

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September 2016

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Ashlawn Elementary School
Arlington, VA
12709

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Working to Save Historic Ellicott City
Ellicott City, Maryland was ravaged by a record breaking flood on July 30, 2016. The natural disaster hit the area’s historic Main Street the hardest,…

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Philadelphia Inquirer Covers Recently Completed Mormon Temple
The recently completed Philadelphia Mormon Temple received high praise from the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Pulitzer Prize winning architecture critic, Inga Saffron in her August 2nd, Changing…

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Robinson Residence Halls | Pennsylvania State University
University Park Campus, PA
150018

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3675 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
140192

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A Decade of Volunteering at the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
Keast & Hood’s Washington, DC office recently completed their annual Volunteer Day at the [*Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse*] on the Chesapeake Bay. 2016 marks…

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Teaming with Preservation Maryland
Keast & Hood recently supported *[Preservation Maryland]* with their preservation of the Pleasant View Historic Site in Gaithersburg, MD. Principal, Mat Daw and Professional Engineer,…

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Keast & Hood Summer Picnic 2016
Keast & Hood celebrated its annual picnic with members from all offices meeting at Susquehanna State Park in Havre de Grace, MD. With offices in…

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Esherick House Renovation Wins National Award
DOCOMOMO US, an international committee dedicated to the documentation and preservation of the Modern Movement recently awarded the Margaret Esherick House a *[Modernism in America…

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Keast & Hood is Growing!
All of Keast & Hood’s offices are growing in 2016 - please join us in welcoming three new full time employees and three summer interns…

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Engineering News-Record Features the Museum of the American Revolution in Recent Article
ENR, Engineering News Record has covered our work at the Museum of the American Revolution in a recent article. Please click [HERE] to read it…

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Six Preservation Alliance Achievement Awards Received
Keast & Hood’s expertise in historic preservation and adaptive reuse was prevalent during the 23rd Annual Preservation Achievement Awards. A total of six Keast &…

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Construction Tour of the Museum of the American Revolution
This May, thirty thousand Architecture, Engineering, and Construction professionals attended the AIA National Convention in Philadelphia, PA. As part of the National Convention, Keast &…

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Beth Sholom Synagogue
Elkins Park, PA
12176

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Three Newly Licensed Professional Engineers
Keast & Hood has three newly licensed Professional Engineers! Laura Burgess and Scott Cirmo of Keast & Hood’s DC office, and Laura Ryan of our…

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Grand Opening of the South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center
The South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, May 9th. Mayor Jim Kenney…

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Jacobs Music Facade Renovation on Philly.com
Keast & Hood’s facade renovation of the Jacobs Music building was recently covered in Good Eye, Philly.com column by Inga Saffron. Located on Chestnut Street…

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Keast & Hood Co. Principal [Fred Baumert], CCS, PE, presented *Working on Historic Buildings: An Overview of Historic Materials and Methods* to the Philadelphia Chapter…

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Price Contributes to Temple University Flower Show Exhibit Design
Congratulations to the Temple University School of Environmental Design. The Ambler Campus Landscape Architecture and Horticulture Department won three awards in the 2014 Philadelphia Flower…

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Florida / Caribbean Architect Magazine Features Call-Collins House
Restoration of the Call-Collins House in Tallahassee, Florida, is featured in the winter 2014 issue of Florida / Caribbean Architect magazine, the…

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Keast & Hood Co. Project Manager Brian D. Wentz, CDT, PE, spoke at the Association for Preservation Technology’s Talk20 event February 20, 2014. As part…

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Craig Swift Promoted to Associate
Keast & Hood named structural engineer Craig D. Swift, PE, SE, LEED AP, an Associate of the firm. Based in the Washington office since 2010,…

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Daw Named Board Officer of Washington Architectural Foundation
Keast & Hood Principal [Matthew J. Daw, PE, LEED AP], was named Vice President of the Washington Architectural Foundation Board of Directors for 2014. He…

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The December 2013 issue of [The Construction Specifier] features the Silver Spring Resort in Snowshoe, West Virginia, as a sidebar case study in the article,…

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Keast & Hood Co. Designs Structure for George Washington’s War Tent Display
One of the centerpiece exhibits in the forthcoming [Museum of the American Revolution] will be [George Washington’s marquee war tent] , which served as…

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Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal Spotlight’s Keast & Hood’s 60th Anniversary
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“Everyman Theatre: Setting the Stage for Neighborhood Renewal” appears as a feature article in the November 2013 edition of STRUCTURE magazine. Keast & Hood Co.…

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Two Keast & Hood Co. projects are among this year’s 15 winners in Building Design + Construction magazine’s 30th Annual Reconstruction Awards program. [Everyman Theatre]…

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Since 1953, Keast & Hood Co. has worked on structural challenges large and small, from investigation of historic timber trusses to design of new high-rise…

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Keast & Hood Co. Philadelphia Office Relocates
The Philadelphia office of Keast & Hood Co. will open on the twelfth floor of the Continental Building at 400 Market Street, Monday, 23 September.…

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Keast & Hood Co.‘s abstract for “A Case Study: Post-Earthquake Structural Engineering - America’s First Cathedral, Baltimore Basilica” has been accepted for the [10th U.S.…

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Video of Baltimore Basilica Dome Re-Strengthening
[Baltimore Basilica], America’s first metropolitan cathedral, was built from 1806-1821. Keast & Hood Co. was the engineer of record for restoration and repairs to the…

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Statue of Liberty Reopening in the News
The [Statue of Liberty National Monument] reopened to visitors July 4, 2013 after closure for visitor safety renovations and Hurricane Sandy recovery efforts on Liberty…

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Keast & Hood Co. Contributes to Statue of Liberty Renovation
*Statue will reopen after closure for life and safety upgrades and Hurricane Sandy recovery.* Keast & Hood Co. provided structural engineering for the $27 million…

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Direct Mail Campaign Wins Two SMPS Awards
Keast & Hood Co. won two awards in the [Society for Marketing Professional Services DC Chapter] 2013 Marketing Communication Awards presented June 20 in Washington,…

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C&O Canal Big Slackwater Earns ACI Award
The C&O Canal Big Slackwater Historic Stone Wall and Towpath Rehabilitation and Stabilization in Downsville, Md., earned an Excellence in Concrete Award from the Maryland…

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Keast & Hood Co. Projects Earn Two Baltimore Heritage Awards
Two Keast & Hood Co. projects were recognized by [Baltimore Heritage] with 2013 historic preservation awards. The [Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption…

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Daw and Swift Present at APT DC 2013 Symposium
Keast & Hood Co. Principal [Matthew J. Daw, PE, LEED AP] and Project Manager Craig Swift, PE, SE, LEE AP, presented at the Association for…

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Three Keast & Hood Co. Projects Earn Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards
The Structural Engineers Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., presented its annual Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards on Saturday, 23 February 2013. Three Keast & Hood…

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Keast & Hood Co. Announces Promotions
Keast & Hood Co. announces the promotion of [John R. Davis, PE], and [Denise L. Richards, PE], to Associates of the firm. “Both John and…

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Millet Bridge Reopens in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
On 04 January 2013, the reconstructed Millet Bridge in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was officially opened. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Haitian President Michel Martelly and…

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Keast & Hood Co. Engineers 2013 Presidential Inaugural Stands
Four years after providing fast-track structural engineering design for the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Review Stands, Keast & Hood Co. is back on the design team…

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Everyman Theatre Nears Completion
The renovation and adaptive reuse of the 1911 Empire Theater for [Everyman Theatre] company is nearing completion in Baltimore, Md. Six years of renovation will…

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Keast & Hood Co. Attends Sherman Building Clock Tower Ceremony
Keast & Hood Co. Principal [Matthew J. Daw, PE, LEED AP]; Project Manager Craig Swift, PE, SE, LEED AP; Marketing Coordinator Alexandra Hallheimer; and Structural…

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Lenfest Hall Named Best Project of the Year by ENR
ENR Mid-Atlantic Region has named the Curtis Institute of Music’s [Lenfest Hall] as the 2012 Best Overall Project of the Year and also honored it…

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Statue of Liberty Pedestal Renovation Completed
The [Statue of Liberty’s] pedestal recently underwent renovation for the installation of new main and emergency elevators and two independent, code-compliant stairs. The project upgraded…

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ArchitectureDC, the quarterly magazine of the American Institute of Architects Washington, DC, Chapter, focuses on renovation projects in its Fall 2012 issue. A residence-turned-commercial building…

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Keast & Hood Co. Team Attends Big Slackwater Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Keast & Hood Co. Principal [Matthew Daw, PE, LEED AP], and project manager Jon Tung, PE, attended the October 13 ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating completion of…

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Washington National Cathedral Repairs - Preservation’s Fall Cover Story
Washington National Cathedral graces the cover of the Fall 2012 issue of Preservation Magazine, published by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. “Restoration on High,”…

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Keast & Hood Co. Supports Archdiocese of Baltimore Gala 2012
Keast & Hood Co. was a supporting sponsor of the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s 4th Annual Gala for Catholic Education, held Saturday, 29 September at the…

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Lenfest Hall Featured in Walls & Ceilings Magazine
The Curtis Institute of Music’s [Lenfest Hall] is featured in the August 2012 issue of Walls & Ceilings magazine. The article “Beautiful Music” describes the…

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Home & Design magazine featured the Vicas Residence renovation in its July/August 2012 issue. “Collected Style” describes the collaborative design project to renovate a 1925…

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Keast & Hood Co. Adds Six New Staff Members
Keast & Hood Co. added six new staff members. Semyon Kurtsman, PE, joined the DC office. Matthew Cornman, PE, Allison Lukachik, PE, Thomas Donnelly, EIT,…

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Two Projects Win DC Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards
Two projects on which Keast & Hood Co. teamed with [KANN Partners] earned awards at the ninth annual District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in…

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Daw and Swift Present Seismic Evaluation Education Session at AIA DC
On Friday, 15 June, Keast & Hood Co. Principal [Matthew J. Daw, PE, LEED AP], and Project Manager Craig D. Swift, PE, SE, LEED AP,…

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Keast & Hood Co. recently partnered with Live It Learn It , a local non-profit organization that boosts academic achievement and student motivation in high-poverty…

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Keast & Hood Co. Projects Earn Recognition at the Preservation Achievement Awards
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia presented its annual Preservation Achievement Awards at a luncheon Tuesday, May 8. Keast & Hood Co. provided structural engineering…

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Keast & Hood Co. was interviewed by Cathedral Age Magazine for its work at Washington National Cathedral. The special edition article, “In Search of Stability”…

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Lenfest Hall Wins ACI Excellence in Concrete Design Award
At its annual Excellence in Concrete Design awards banquet held 26 April 2012, the Eastern Pennsylvania & Delaware Chapter of the American Concrete Institute awarded…

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Price Supports Papercrete Research
Keast & Hood Co. Associate [Jonathan Price, PE, CDT, LEED AP], supported the research of a Villanova University master’s degree candidate. Shane Moran investigated material…

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Normile and Davis Present at APT/DVC Symposium 2012
Keast & Hood Co.‘s [Tom Normile] and [John Davis] discussed the modern use of Wood Epoxy Reinforcing technology at the Association for Preservation…

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Baumert Named to 2012 Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia Hall of Fame
The Delaware Valley Engineers Week Council of the Engineers’ Club of Philadelphia has named Keast & Hood Co. senior consultant and former principal, **Carl A.…

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STRUCTURE magazine features Academy of Music
Keast & Hood Co. principal [Dean Doukakis, PE], and Amanda Gibney Weko co-authored “The Academy of Music and its Ballroom Restoration: Lessons from the Past”…

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Baumert Presents at MONUMENTAL City Hall Symposium
*Preservation and the Future: The Structure of City Hall was presented Saturday, Nov. 5.* The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Design, Historic Preservation Program hosted…

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Keast & Hood Co. Part of Statue of Liberty Renovation Team
Keast & Hood Co., in collaboration with [Mills & Schnoering Architects, LLC], is the structural engineer-of-record for the year-long, $27.25 million renovation of the [Statue…

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Washington Post Details National Cathedral Repair Work
An [October 23 Washington Post article] described the stabilization and repair work ongoing at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. The cathedral was damaged during…

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Keast & Hood Co. Continues Commitment to Lighthouse Preservation with Volunteer Effort at Chesapeake
A team of eight structural engineers from Keast & Hood Co.’s Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia offices participated in a volunteer work day at the Chesapeake…

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Keast & Hood Co. Aids Building Owners with Emergency-Response Structural Engineering Services
The Mid-Atlantic has been battered by forces of nature not often seen in the region, let alone in the span of a week. On Tuesday,…

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Keast & Hood Co. Sponsors AIA DC Architecture Week 2011
Hosted by the American Institute of Architects Washington, DC Chapter, Architecture Week is a series of public events that celebrates architecture in the nation’s capital.…

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Herson Pavilion Featured in Southern Living Magazine
The [Herson Pavilion] is featured in the August 2011 issue of Southern Living Magazine. The project involved a one-story outdoor living room addition to a…

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Daw Presents Archaic Structural Systems at AIA | DC
[Matthew J. Daw, PE, LEED AP], Keast & Hood Co. principal and director of its Washington, DC, office will present Archaic Structural Systems II: Intervention…

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Washington DC Office Relocates
Keast & Hood Co.’s Washington, DC, office has relocated to 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, effective 15 July 2011. “The new…

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Construction Begins on High Bay BLAST Laboratory
Permits are in place and construction will soon begin on the University of Pennsylvania’s High Bay B.L.A.S.T. Laboratory. Designed by [Buell Kratzer Powell Architects], the…

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Gianopulos and Four Projects Win Preservation Achievement Awards
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia presented its annual Preservation Achievement Awards at a luncheon Tuesday, May 17. Among the award recipients were Keast &…

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Baumert Named Structural Engineer of the Year by American Society of Civil Engineers
The American Society of Civil Engineers Philadelphia Section tonight will bestow its 2011 Structural Engineer of the Year Award on Keast & Hood Co.…

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National AIA Institute Honor Award Team Includes Keast & Hood Co.
[Restoration of the National Historic Landmark Academy of Music Ballroom] in Philadelphia earned a 2011 AIA Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture. Architect KlingStubbins led…

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Preservation magazine features Roebling Gatehouse
Restoration of the Roebling Gatehouse in Kinkora, New Jersey, is featured in the January-February 2011 issue of *Preservation*, the magazine of the National Trust for…

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Architect magazine highlights Trenton Bath House Restoration
Architect magazine featured the Trenton Bath House and Day Camp restoration in its December 2010 issue. Architect Louis Kahn’s iconic concrete design was constructed in…

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Baumert, Wentz & Blackwell present to large crowd at Philly BEC meeting
Keast & Hood Co. staff members presented at Philadelphia’s Building Enclosure Council lunch meeting on Tuesday, December 14 at the Center for Architecture. Over 80…

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Doukakis and Normile present underpinning at SEI meeting
Keast & Hood Co. principals [Dean Doukakis] and [Tom Normile] presented “Underpinning and Stabilization of Older Structures” at the Structural Engineering Institute - Philadelphia Chapter…

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Normile and Fair present The Baptist Temple at Design on the Delaware
Principal [Thomas Normile, PE], and Associate Patrick Fair, PE, will co-present an overview of The Baptist Temple at Temple University project during Design on the…

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Keast & Hood Co. projects earn seven awards in September
Seven projects for which Keast & Hood Co. provided structural engineering received awards from the Pennsylvania Society of the American Institute of Architects and Preservation…

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Stojsavljevic presents at Historic Mortars Conference in Prague
Kate Stojsavljevic, Historic Preservation Specialist in the Washington, DC, office of Keast & Hood Co. will present a case study at the 2010 2nd Historic…

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DVASE recognizes The Baptist Temple with award
The Delaware Valley Association of Structural Engineers recognized The Baptist Temple at Temple University with an Outstanding Project Award in the 2010 Excellence in Structural…

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Preservation Alliance Honors Six Keast & Hood Co. Projects
Six Keast & Hood Co. projects were honored by the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia with Grand Jury Awards at the 17th Annual Preservation Achievement…

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Ballenger Creek Barn wins Excellence in Structural Enginering Award
Keast & Hood Co’s renovation of the [Ballenger Creek Barn] in Frederick, Md., took top honors in the Renovations Under $10 Million category of the…

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Swift appointed to Montgomery County Historic Preservation Commission
Craig D. Swift, PE, LEED AP, was appointed in February 2010 to the Montgomery County Maryland Historic Preservation Commission. Swift is a structural engineer in…

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Keast & Hood Co. Celebrates Five Years in Washington
On February 7, Keast & Hood Co. celebrated five years of practice in Washington, DC. The DC office opened February 7, 2005. We thank our…

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Denise Richards and Craig Swift Join Keast & Hood Co.
Keast & Hood Co. has hired [Denise L. Richards, PE], as a Project Manager in the Philadelphia, PA, office and Craig D. Swift, PE, SE,…

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Keast & Hood Co. Project Highlighted in GRID Magazine
Keast & Hood Co. is providing structural engineering for [Lenfest Hall], a new education and residence building for the Curtis Institute of Music. Designed by…

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Keast & Hood Co. Awarded GSA Schedule Contract for Professional Engineering Services
Keast & Hood Co. has been awarded a General Services Administration Schedule Contract for Professional Engineering Services . This continues the firm’s long history of…

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Gianopulos Retires After 56 Years
Pioneering historic preservationist, structural engineer, and founding principal of Keast & Hood Co., Nick Gianopulos will retire with a celebration on November 13. He played…

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Mid-Atlantic Construction Names Keast & Hood Co. Project One of 2009’s Best
Mid-Atlantic Construction magazine announced the winners of its Best of 2009 awards program, including Keast & Hood Co.’s [2009 Presidential Inaugural Review Stands], which received…

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Preservation PA Honors Two Keast & Hood Co. Projects
Two Keast & Hood Co. projects were honored by Preservation Pennsylvania with 2009 Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards at a ceremony held in the Pennsylvania Capitol…

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Keast & Hood Co. Continues Commitment to Lighthouse Preservation
Keast & Hood Co. continued its commitment to preserving the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse by participating in a volunteer work day on Friday, June 22.…

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Preservation Alliance Honors Keast & Hood Co. Projects
Five Keast & Hood Co. projects were honored by the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia with Grand Jury Awards at the 16th Annual Preservation Achievement…

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Keast & Hood Co. Honored As Lighthouse Preservation Volunteer
Keast & Hood Co. was honored in January as a lighthouse preservation volunteer by representatives of the Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse and US Lighthouse Society.…

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Baumert to Co-Present Philadelphia City Hall Rehabilitation at DVASE January Seminar
Senior Consultant Carl Baumert, Jr., PE, will co-present “Philadelphia City Hall Exterior Column Capital Rehabilitation: A Capital Improvement” at the Delaware Valley Association of Structural…

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Keast & Hood Co. Involved with 2009 Presidential Inauguration
Keast & Hood Co. provided structural design for the [2009 Presidential Inaugural Review Stands]. Three demountable, recyclable structures were designed and built on an extreme…

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Price Earns LEED AP
Associate [Jonathan S. Price, PE, CDT], has earned LEED professional accreditation. Keast & Hood Co. congratulates Jon on becoming…

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Keast & Hood Co. Project Featured in Pennsylvania Builds 2008 Showcase
The Smeal School of Business Administration at the Pennsylvania State University, a Keast & Hood Co. project with Bower Lewis Thrower Architects, Ltd. and Robert…

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Brian Wentz Appointed to Association for Preservation Technology International Board
Brian D. Wentz, PE, CDT, was appointed to the board of directors of the Association for Preservation Technology International. Wentz is one of five one-year…

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Two KH Projects Honored by PA Preservation Groups
Two Keast & Hood Co. projects were honored with Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards. The awards were given by Preservation Pennsylvania in partnership with the Pennsylvania…

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KH Announces Three New Projects
Keast & Hood Co. is pleased to announce three new projects: The firm was recently awarded the Eastern State Penitentiary Master Plan to be completed…

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KH Staff Members Volunteer at Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse
The DC office of Keast & Hood Co. enlisted ten of its staff members to provide volunteer labor for the US Lighthouse Society’s ongoing restoration…

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Carl Baumert participates in Preservation Month Speaker Series
Senior Consultant, Carl Baumert, Jr., PE, will participate in the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia’s Preservation Month Speaker Series. Baumert and Vitetta architect Nan Gutterman,…

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Preservation Alliance Honors KH Staff & Projects
Keast & Hood Co. is proud to announce the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia honored its staff and projects at the 15th Annual Preservation…

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New Projects in the National Capital Region Announced
Keast & Hood Co. is pleased to announce several new projects in the National Capital Region: Structural design for the Presidential Inaugural Review Stands…

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2007 Preservation Achievement Awards
Keast & Hood Co. was proud to be a part of two projects that earned 2007 Preservation Achievement Awards from the Preservation Alliance for Greater…

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Keast & Hood Selected as Structural Engineer for 3711 Market Street
Keast & Hood Co. has been selected as the structural engineer for the new 3711 Market Street building in the Science Center Research Park in…

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Nicholas Gianopulos to Receive 2005 Master Builder’s Award
Keast & Hood Co.’s Nicholas Gianopulos, PE, will receive the 2006 Master Builder’s Award, bestowed by the Carpenters Company of the City and County of…

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West Chester Public Library Receives 2006 Grand Jury Award
Keast & Hood Co. is pleased to announce the West Chester Public Library received a 2006 Grand Jury Award in the 13th Annual Preservation Alliance…

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Keast & Hood Selected to Perform Dormitory Survey at Mount Saint Mary’s University
Keast & Hood Co. has been selected to perform a comprehensive structural survey and condition assessment of the historic Terrace Dormitory Complex at Mount Saint…

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West Chester Public Libary receives 2006 Grand Jury Award
Keast & Hood Co. is pleased to announce the West Chester Public Library received a 2006 Grand Jury Award in the 13th Annual Preservation Alliance…

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Jonathan Price Selected as 2006 Recipient of Philadelphia University’s Distinguished Adjunct Faculty
Keast & Hood Co. Associate [Jonathan Price, PE], has been selected as one of the 2006 recipients of Philadelphia University s Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award.…

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Keast & Hood Awarded The Sterling House Project
Keast & Hood Co., in conjunction with Hurley-Franks Architects and 1:1:6 Technologies, Inc. was awarded the stabilization and adaptive reuse project for The Sterling House…

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Keast & Hood Relocates to the Curtis Center
Keast & Hood Co. has relocated - our new office is in the Curtis Center at 601 Walnut Street, Suite 450W, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Keast…

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Keast & Hood to provide Historic Structure Report for Independence Hall Tower
Philadelphia - Keast & Hood Co. has been engaged by the National Park Service to provide an Historic Structure Report for Independence Hall…