Hurricane damage claims are shaped by more than storm intensity. Building condition, maintenance, renovations and code requirements can significantly affect damage and repair scope.
Each year, we report on several indicators that show our progress toward Thornton Tomasetti’s “our communities” goals for employee volunteerism, charitable giving, and corporate social responsibility.
Thornton Tomasetti earned two top honors at the 2026 NCE Awards, with its London office named Consulting Firm of the Year and the firm recognized as International Firm of the Year.
Managing Principal John Peronto tells Newsweek that the future of supertall skyscrapers will be shaped by new materials, smarter construction methods, and tighter project coordination, opening the door to towers that rise far beyond today’s height limits.
Mass timber can help reduce embodied carbon, but it’s only one part of the climate action toolkit. This episode explores how timber fits into broader strategies for decarbonization, resilience, circularity, and sustainable design.
As Jeddah Tower advances toward becoming the world’s tallest building, Newsweek spoke with Managing Principal John Peronto about the structural engineering challenges and construction logistics behind the one-kilometer tower.