In Thailand’s growing skyline, resilience is more than a design feature—it’s a necessity. This video explores how Miyamoto International is integrating advanced damper technologies into high-rise buildings across Thailand to mitigate seismic risks and…
Preserving Traditions, Respecting Legacy Keys to Successful Residence Hall Renovation
LOUIS, MO (June 24, 2025) Older residence halls are steeped in tradition and legacy, so when the time comes to renovate these campus gems, the student…
Western Employs Unique Technique to Replace Expansion Joints at Sanctuary Centre Office Condominium Complex
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Western Specialty Contractors – Fort Lauderdale, FL Branch recently restored the parking garage roof deck at the Sanctuary Centre…
Western Specialty Contractors Waterproofs, Restores Curtain Walls at Vue Sarasota Bay Luxury Condo High-Rise
ORLANDO, FL (June 12, 2025) – Western Specialty Contractors – Orlando, FL Branch Office recently completed waterproofing and façade repairs as part of ongoing maintenance at Vue Sarasota Bay luxury condominium in Sarasota, FL. Built in 2017 at 1155 N…
Predicting Underwater Landslides Before They Strike
Complex networks of underwater infrastructure — such as pipelines and risers beneath offshore energy sites — are vulnerable to submarine landslides. Texas A&M researchers have developed a new method to improve landslide prediction using sequential…
Video: Reconstructing Topanga’s Heritage
The hillsides of Topanga have witnessed centuries of change, from indigenous stewardship to modern development. When fire swept through this property, the Miyamoto team approached the assessment with respect for both the land's history and its future resilience.…
Western Specialty Contractors Restores Entrance to University of Saint Mary’s Historic Xavier Hall in Kansas
KANSAS CITY, MO (May 28, 2025) – Western Specialty Contractors’ experience with historic restoration was put to the test on a recent project to restore the entrance to Xavier Hall at the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. The University of…
Western Specialty Contractors Repairs Structural Slabs at Mississippi Terrace Apartments in Keokuk, IA
Mississippi Terrace Apartments ST. LOUIS, MO – Western Specialty Contractors – St. Louis Concrete Branch recently completed restoration work on structural slabs supporting the Keokuk Housing Authority’s Mississippi Terrace apartments in Keokuk,…
Western Specialty Contractors’ Sheet Metal Division Restores Nine Aging Well Houses for Missouri American Water in Joplin
KANSAS CITY, MO – Western Specialty Contractor’s Architectural Sheet Metal Division in Kansas City is being praised by Missouri American Water for its installation of custom sheet metal panels on the facades of nine aging well house buildings in Joplin,…
Video: Rebuild LA, Fireproof LA: One Home at a Time
In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, recovery extends far beyond initial cleanup. It's a continuous process of helping communities rebuild their lives through technical expertise, compassion, and resilience planning. Our team, led by Dr. Kit Miyamoto,…
