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Capital District Gondola
Modern urban planning has been struggling to rise above the challenges being posed by urban density, economic constraints, geographic barriers and an ever-growing carbon footprint. Major metropolitan areas in the United States grappling with congestion and traffic issues have recently begun considering a progressive, cost-effective and innovative way to move people—urban aerial ropeway gondolas.
The Capital District in New York represents an ideal location for an aerial ropeway installation.
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Ferry System – Resilient NYC Infrastructure
With many subways and buses at near or full capacity and the highest commute time of any major US city, New York has been finding options to bring the best service and quality-of-life to residents and commuters at the water’s edge. With top priority placed on expanding citywide connectivity and modernizing infrastructure across all five boroughs, the waters around New York City have become part of the solution.
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Strengthening Our Core Values
Real change starts from within. Part of the journey of getting to a place where we are truly authentic and inclusive is recognizing where there is work to be done. McLaren is taking time to listen, learn, strengthen our core values, and make ongoing change.
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Pop-Up Drive-Ins and Safety
Is the Drive-In Experience Really Safe? With Covid-19 forcing the entertainment industry to reimagine a “new-normal” for the upcoming summer season, business owners are scrambling for innovative and safe ways to generate socially distanced events. The biggest challenge centers around how to bring the public together, while avoiding tightly packed gatherings and providing a new standard of cleanliness demanded by both patrons and local authorities. One solution gaining much traction across the nation is the resurgence of the drive-in movie theater.
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Top 500 Design Firms – McLaren No. 328
McLaren has moved up to be number 328 on Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms for 2020! This year, more than ever, our team is looking forward to continuing to provide our high level of services as the AEC community works together to build a better future.
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Engineering Industry Experts Weigh in on Teleworking
McLaren’s Vice President of Entertainment, Bill Gorlin, PE, SE, and other engineering industry experts weigh in on American Society of Civil Engineers teleworking series.
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COVID19 Update
In response to global concerns surrounding COVID19, McLaren Engineering Group is taking the proper measures to keep our employees, clients, colleagues, and the community safe. As we do our part to flatten the curve, our teams across the nation continue to work together to engineer resiliency throughout the AEC industry.
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St. Pete Pier…Projects That Rock
The independent steel framing system, for St. Pete Pier head building, resulted in a cost savings of $1.2 million over a more traditional approach of reinforcing the marine deck to handle the construction loads.
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National Engineering Firm Hires New Albany Regional Director
Leading engineering firm names Steven MacDonald, PLS, P.Eng., to lead the Capital District office and manage its Geomatics division.
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- Albany Times Union, “On The Move: Steven MacDonald.”
- Directions Magazine, “Steven MacDonald, PLS, P.Eng., Tapped to Lead McLaren’s Geomatics Division.”
- Civil & Structural Engineer, “McLaren Engineering Group Hies New Albany Regional Director.”
- ENR, "People March 2020: Industry Appointments in New York, New Jersey, New England"
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McLaren Engineering Group Hires New Albany Regional Director
McLaren Engineering Group announced that it is expanding its leadership team, appointing Steven MacDonald as Albany Regional Director and Geomatics Division Principal.
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