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Dave McLaren - Vice President Structures
David
McLaren, PE

Facade + Building Envelope Lead

LaGuardia Airport’s new Terminal B earned LEED v4 Gold certification from the USGBC, making it the first airline terminal in the world to achieve recognition for the more stringent standards.

McLaren’s efforts helped facilitate and expedite the production and approval of the various elements of the terminal’s unique custom wall system.

Facade
Engineering

McLaren’s facade engineering services put focus on the entire building envelope – the largest, most important factor in the technical performance and overall aesthetic of any structure.

Built on a foundation of construction engineering knowledge and structural expertise, our firm uniquely understands the interdependence of building envelope elements throughout the project life-cycle. This custom approach helps our facade engineering team to best improve constructability, maximize energy efficiency, strengthen security and enhance architectural vision.

From building envelope consulting to facade design and final punch-list inspection, our industry leading engineers provide client-focused solutions for projects of every size, scope, material and complexity.

Dave McLaren - Vice President Structures
David
McLaren, PE
Facade + Building Envelope Lead

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Featured Facade Engineering
Projects + News

One Willoughby Square 1WSQ Metal Paneling
Project

One Willoughby Square Metal Paneling

Downtown Brooklyn, NY
Measuring in at a staggering 624′ tall, 1WSQ (One Willoughby Square), Brooklyn’s first ground-up office tower in a generation. Working with BAMCO inc., our Building…

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22 Chapel Street Metal Clad Facade
Project

22 Chapel Street Metal Clad Facade

Brooklyn, NY
With a striking faceted metal clad facade, 22 Chapel Street is Brooklyn’s new 20-story mixed-use residential building in DUMBO. To help ensure the high performance…

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1 Hotel Nashville Green Wall Netting

1 Hotel Nashville Green Wall Netting

Nashville, TN
1Hotel Nashville and Embassy Suites, dual-branded hotel development welcomes guests with the largest exterior green wall in Tennessee. The flourishing ivy façade sustains over 56,000…

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Legoland New York
News

Legoland New York Wins

Goshen, NY
Award Winning Legoland New York Wins Congrats to LeChase Construction and Legoland New York for being honored among the nation’s most impressive projects with…

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PANYNJ LaGuardia Airport Renovation – Terminal B Facade System
Media + Press, Project

Terminal B Redevelopment, LaGuardia Airport

Queens, NY
“McLaren Engineering Group, a civil engineering services firm based in the US, was appointed to design the facade system, which included laser-fusion welded steel mullions…

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News

Retail Geolam Extrusion System at Target

Winter Garden, FL
Retail Geolam Extrusion System at Target Flamingo Crossing, the new mixed-use commercial district currently in development just outside Disney World’s gateway entrance, has officially…

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5th St Station Glass Structural Design Review
Project

5th St Station Glass Design Review

Philadelphia, PA
SEPTA’s (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) historic 5th Street Independence Hall train station in Philadelphia, PA has undergone a rehabilitative transformation into a modern, multi-modal…

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National Purple Heart Hall of Honor Facade Upgrade - Building Envelope Consulting
News

Hall of Honor Facade Upgrade

New Windsor, NY
Hall of Honor Facade Upgrade National Purple Heart Hall of Honor, the museum and national purple heart military registry located at the New Windsor, NY…

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New Retail Facade - Ashley Furniture Homestore
News

New Retail Facade - Ashley Furniture

Jacksonville, FL
Photo credit: Google Maps A Stonewood Stack Wall Panel System  New Retail Facade Ashley Furniture Ashley Furniture Homestore’s new location in St. Johns Town…

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News

Custom Corrugated Composite Metal Panels at 15 Hudson Yards Skytop

New York, NY
Outdoor Terrace, image credit Field Construction Custom Corrugated Composite Metal Panels at 15 Hudson Yards Skytop Check out 15 Hudson Yards, NYC’s 88-story residential tower that…

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Project

Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia is a 2 million square foot, world-class entertainment concept like no other located in the middle of the city’s Stadium…

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Project

Specialty Care & Surgery Center Facade System

King of Prussia, PA
Community healthcare needs are directing Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) expansion across the region, providing more than 50 local neighborhoods with accessible facilities in…

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