American Council of Engineering Recognizes SGH Projects
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) received two Grand Awards in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Engineering Excellence Awards national competition for the Bahá’í Temple of South America and the John W. Olver Design Building at University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst.
“We are honored to have two projects recognized among an impressive group of engineering accomplishments. The collective skill and talent of our technical teams is showcased in both projects, which featured complex challenges and engineering firsts,” said Charles Russo, SGH Chief Executive Officer. “Experts in structural engineering, building technology, and materials design collaborated for the Bahá’í Temple of South America, which is a stunning reflection of the architect’s inspired vision. The John W. Olver Design Building at UMass Amherst is the first mass-timber building employing cross-laminated timber on the East Coast and an example of the creative use of renewable materials.”