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Northwestern University opened its new 35,000-seat Ryan Field on October 2, hosting the venue's first football game.

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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.
Northwestern University opened its new 35,000-seat Ryan Field on October 2, hosting the venue's first football game.

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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

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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.
New Ryan Field Brings Landmark Stadium Design to Chicagoland

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Ryan Field Redefines Stadium Design in Chicagoland
September 23, 2026
The Chicago Tribune calls Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field “Chicagoland’s most architecturally distinguished sports facility in more than a century.” Our firm provided structural engineering for the 35,000-seat stadium, which brings a new civic landmark to Evanston.
Belmont Park welcomed fans back on September 18 following a three-year, $555 million reconstruction of the iconic Long Island racetrack.

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Belmont Park Reopens Following Major Reconstruction
September 22, 2026
Belmont Park has reopened to racing following a $555 million reconstruction that includes a new five-story grandstand and clubhouse engineered for the next generation of the iconic Long Island venue.