Spotlight On Southwestern Illinois Engineering Architecture And Planning

By RITA DUCKWORTH    On Jan. 8, 2019, the architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm of Woolpert announced its acquisition of Waller, Todd & Sadler Architects of Virginia Beach, Va.     Acquiring the firm is part of a long-term strategic plan launched by Woolpert in 2015 when officials conducted a nationwide search for a company that would…

By RITA DUCKWORTH    The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Student Success Center is a popular gathering place for students to collaborate, study, socialize, and relax. Originally built in 2009, it was due for an update. Louer Facility Planning provided new furnishings and finish selections for the refresh project, which opened for the fall semester 2018.    Louer…

By DENNIS GRUBAUGH    It took a big team to engineer one of Uptown Collinsville’s most significant business projects of the last few years.    The result is the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery, a challenging opportunity to turn a landmark newspaper building into an upscale entertainment venue.    Korte & Luitjohan Contractors, of Highland, was the lead…