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What to Expect When You’re Expecting to Reroof By Adam Blanchard, P.E. & Stephen Holland, P.E.
Most projects start with an innocuous need – someone reports a leak coming from the roof during a rainstorm, or the ice buildup starts to melt in the spring and there is water seeping down someone’s office wall. No problem, we’ll just replace the roof and everything...
Leaning on the Future: My Inside Look at Repositioning One Post Office Square By: Emily Jacobsen, PE
One Post Office Square is an iconic 41-story high-rise in the heart of Boston's Financial District. The mixed-use building recently underwent a massive structural and architectural modernization led by Gensler. Some of the larger-scale structural interventions...
Preserving a Coastal Landmark: How We Protected Bar Harbor’s Historic Fabric By Tim Dean, PE
Bar Harbor, Maine is known for its breathtaking coastal views, but those same stunning vistas bring a challenging climate. For a historic building, the combination of wind, salt air, and freezing winters is a relentless assault. Since 2018, LeMessurier’s Enclosure...
Expert Q&A: Natasha Mundis on Revitalizing Existing Structures and Advancing the AEC Industry Through PWC Boston
Shaping the built environment requires both technical innovation and a strong, diverse community. Natasha Mundis, P.E., a Structural Consultant at LeMessurier, embodies this dual focus. Having joined the firm as an intern in 2020 while completing her B.S. and M.S. in...
News: LeMessurier Contributes to Three Award-Winning Projects at the 2026 Massachusetts Preservation Awards
On June 11th, members of the LeMessurier team attended the Preservation Massachusetts 2026 Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony at Fenway Park at the 521 Overlook. Celebrating outstanding achievements in historic preservation across the Commonwealth, the evening...
More Than a Facade: Why Your Building’s Skin is the Key to Resident Comfort By Rafik Armanios, AIA | Associate Principal, Director of Enclosure
If the structure is the bones of a conversion, the enclosure is the skin. And in the world of office-to-housing renovation, the skin is usually where the biggest surprises (and costs) hide. I’ve seen plenty of projects where the structure is perfect, but the enclosure...
The Skeleton in the Closet: Assessing the Bones of an Office-to-Housing Project By Rafik Armanios, AIA | Associate Principal, Director of Enclosure
Adaptive reuse is reshaping cities by giving existing buildings new purpose, whether transforming mills into innovation hubs, schools into senior housing, or warehouses into cultural spaces. This approach preserves embodied carbon, protects architectural heritage, and...
Expert Q&A: Whole Building Airtightness Testing (WBAT) is a Critical Investment for Maximizing Building Performance
In the world of building design and construction, airtightness has become a pillar of building durability, occupant comfort, and energy efficiency. As building codes evolve, such as the 2024 IECC, Whole Building Airtightness Testing (WBAT) is moving from an optional...
News: Stephen Holland, RRC, PE, and Terrance Dumoulin, EIT, publish in the November 2025 Issue of IIBEC Interface
We are delighted to announce that Stephen Holland, RRC, PE, and Terrance Dumoulin, EIT, members of the firm’s Enclosure Group, have published a feature article in the November 2025 issue of IIBEC Interface, the official journal of the International Institute of...
Glass and Timber – Reflecting the Outdoors Within by Nate Roy, PE & Nancy Varney, PhD, PE, SE
Brown University's Sternlicht Residential Commons and Health & Wellness Center We spend much of our time indoors, but do those spaces make us happy? Brown University envisioned a new building, located at Brook Street in Providence, Rhode Island, that would bring...
Expert Q&A: John Karman on the Steady World of Building Enclosure
The gap between a building's design and its actual performance, specifically its energy use, is wider than ever. As sustainability targets and building codes become increasingly stringent, specialized expertise is no longer optional — it’s the competitive edge. We...
Beyond the Skin: Why Building Enclosures Matter in Healthcare Facilities by Rafik Armanios
Insights from the New England Healthcare Engineers’ Society (NEHES) Fall 2025 Conference When healthcare leaders discuss resilient and sustainable facilities, the focus often lands on mechanical systems, smart technologies, or regulatory compliance. While these are...