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.
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.
In the March 2026 issue of IEEE Electrification Magazine, Thornton Tomasetti experts Elisa Paone and Tyler Crown examine lithium-ion battery fires, thermal runaway and failure mechanisms, and the forensic investigation methods used to understand their causes.
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.
As AI reshapes engineering, the real opportunity is scaling expertise. CTO Robert Otani shares how enterprise AI can connect global knowledge, reduce risk and support better project decisions.
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.
In London’s evolving planning landscape, circular design is becoming a practical strategy for reducing embodied carbon. By keeping material value in play, projects can improve sustainability, adaptability, and long-term performance without defaulting to full replacement.