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Building Up Downtown, Part Two

Building Up Downtown, Part Two

Downtown has experienced an unprecedented development boom over the past two decades, with new high-rise residential and commercial developments ushering in a new era of the Central City. The historic Herald Examiner Building is expected…
Door Systems at the 2019 ARC Conference

Door Systems at the 2019 ARC Conference

In November Door Systems participated in the 2019 ARC Conference. This was a prestigious 3 day event located in Hollywood, Florida. Only top executives and decision makers from 100 of the largest and most influential Architectural firms…
Metropolis Tower Converts to Apartments

Metropolis Tower Converts to Apartments

One of Downtown’s mega projects is turning its final, in-construction tower into apartments. Metropolis, at Eighth and Francisco streets, comprises four high rises, three of which are finished. The last, a 58-story edifice, planned to…
The High Street Lofts Fire

The High Street Lofts Fire

By Braden Peter One of the largest and most devastating fires the Petersburg (VA) Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (PFRES) experienced occurred on the morning of January 16, 2018. The structure fire at 424 High Street taxed our firefighters…
Updated Designs for Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro Station

Updated Designs for Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro Station

In 2014, construction crews began work on one of the region’s most ambitious transportation projects, the $1.75 billion Regional Connector. Meant to weave together three different rail lines to allow riders to ride from East Los Angeles…
Industrial Fires

Industrial Fires

An industrial fire is a type of industrial disaster involving a conflagration which occurs in an industrial setting. Industrial fires often, but not always, occur together with explosions. They are most likely to occur in facilities where…