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Post-Wildfire Structural Damage to Concrete & CMU Foundations

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Structural Damage to Concrete & CMU Foundations
March 12, 2026
After the 2025 Eaton Fire in California, many foundations remained standing but were structurally compromised. This forensic case study explains how wildfire heat can affect concrete and CMU systems.
Safer Energy Storage: Managing the Risks of Fire & Explosion From Lithium-Ion Batteries & Hydrogen Systems

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Risks of Hydrogen and Lithium-Ion Battery Discharge
March 05, 2026
As EVs, BESS and hydrogen systems move into everyday buildings, energy storage risks are evolving. Performance-based design helps quantify hazards and engineer controls that reflect real-world conditions.
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Rob Otani on AI Workflows in Modern Steel Construction
March 01, 2026
AI is rapidly changing how structural engineers design, coordinate, and deliver projects. In Modern Steel Construction, Thornton Tomasetti CTO Robert Otani explains how automation and interoperability are replacing legacy tools with faster, more connected workflows.
Toronto Zoo Community Conservation Centre Tops Off

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Toronto Zoo Reaches Structural Milestone
February 18, 2026
The Toronto Zoo has topped off its new two-story academic building within the Community Conservation Centre, marking a key milestone in a broader campus transformation.
NAE membership recognizes those who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice or education, including pioneering new technologies, advancing traditional fields and innovating in engineering education.

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Scarangello Named to NAE
February 12, 2026
Tom Scarangello has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering’s Class of 2026, recognizing nearly 50 years of leadership in structural innovation and long-span design.