Mobile Navigation
Main Menu

About Us

Thornton Tomasetti employees gather at a Spectrum Pride event in the office.
Main Menu

People

We have the experts to meet your challenge. Let us connect you with the specialist you need.
Contact us
Main Menu

Projects

Global experience. 
Regional perspective. 
Local impact.
Explore all projects
Main Menu

Expertise

Main Menu

Insights

Explore our latest news and perspectives.

Latest podcast

Mainstreaming Mass Timber
View all insights
Main Menu

Search

News & Insights

The severity of a hurricane damage claim depends on more than storm intensity. Building condition, roof and building envelope performance, maintenance history, previous renovations, and applicable building codes can all influence the extent of property damage and the resulting repair scope.

Featured Insight

What Determines the Severity of Building Loss?
October 09, 2026
Hurricane damage claims are shaped by more than storm intensity. Building condition, maintenance, renovations and code requirements can significantly affect damage and repair scope.
The severity of a hurricane damage claim depends on more than storm intensity. Building condition, roof and building envelope performance, maintenance history, previous renovations, and applicable building codes can all influence the extent of property damage and the resulting repair scope.

Insight

What Determines the Severity of Building Loss?
October 09, 2026
Hurricane damage claims are shaped by more than storm intensity. Building condition, maintenance, renovations and code requirements can significantly affect damage and repair scope.
Northwestern University opened its new 35,000-seat Ryan Field on October 2, hosting the venue's first football game.

News

Northwestern University Opens Ryan Field
October 05, 2026
Northwestern University’s new 35,000-seat Ryan Field showcases the role of structural and construction engineering in modern stadium design, from its below-grade seating bowl to its sweeping steel canopy and exposed structural framing.
Investigating Storm Damage: Using CFD to Understand Wind Effects on Buildings

Insight

Using CFD to Understand Wind Effects on Buildings
September 29, 2026
After a major storm, wind speed alone may not explain why a structure failed. See how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling can help forensic investigators visualize complex wind behavior and uncover aerodynamic effects that standard analysis may not capture.