06.2025: Create resilient structures

This month in The Impact: We’re highlighting how Salas O’Brien teams are helping clients build structures that withstand today’s toughest challenges, from extreme weather to evolving operational demands. Whether retrofitting hospitals, working with new materials, or designing for seismic activity, our experts are engineering resilience into every detail.

What happens when an extreme weather event hits your building?

Salas O’Brien structural experts share how extreme weather events are impacting structures, and what that means for our clients (2:27 min).

Discover the essential structural strategies for effective hospital retrofits. This article covers key considerations from early planning and code compliance to leveraging modern materials and technology. Read more.

Geographical factors shape the engineering and construction practices of foundations across North America. From seismic activity on the West Coast to frost heave challenges in the Midwest, this article highlights the need for a hyperlocal focus on geotechnical to create sturdy structures in different regions. Read more.

As seismic events continue to challenge the resilience of the built environment, the field of engineering is adopting groundbreaking technologies to meet these threats head-on. Read more.

Discover how mass timber construction offers sustainable building solutions with structural integrity comparable to concrete and steel while reducing environmental impact. Read more.

Cold-formed steel (CFS) is a popular material in construction for its durability, strength, and cost-effectiveness. Discover the sustainability benefits, applications, and engineering needs of CFS. Read more.