Thornton Tomasetti
@ttinc
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We apply scientific and engineering principles to solve the world’s challenges — starting with yours.
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Joined December 2008
Today is #SkyscraperDay, a celebration of the towers that define skylines and the engineering that brings them to life. At @ttinc, we’ve helped make some of the world’s tallest and most innovative buildings a reality. Here are a few fun facts about them to help ring in the day.
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Other cities may have more skyscrapers, but Milwaukee has the world’s tallest mass timber building. In the new season of “How Did They Build That?” on @SmithsonianChan, @ttinc’s Jordan Komp discusses how Ascent tower pushed the boundaries of design: https://t.co/PmyUOphWJt
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Nearly 122 years ago, the Wright brothers’ first powered flight changed the course of history. On #NationalAviationDay, we recognize the industry that now connects 3 million people in the U.S. daily and @ttinc’s role in supporting the facilities behind it. https://t.co/z2xqSY5E3o
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Summer is concert season, and there’s a lot happening behind the scenes to make sure a show runs smoothly and safely. @ttinc's rigging experts have provided load evaluation services for everything from sound systems to Jumbotrons used by today’s top acts. https://t.co/jgvxGiHjOP
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From housing to higher education and cultural institutions, mass timber is gaining ground across sectors in Maine. In an article in @Mainebiz, @ttinc's Paul Becker discusses what’s behind this momentum.
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The use of engineered wood products is gaining traction with architects, engineers and builders who value its structural stability, light environmental footprint and natural beauty.
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As workplace threats evolve, keeping people safe starts before anyone walks through the door. Risk mitigation should be built into the building's design. @ttinc's Peggy Phillips talks to @FastCompany about approaches for creating welcoming and safe spaces. https://t.co/0PJpU9XXT4
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In the wake of the midtown Manhattan shooting, security experts explain how office safety works and what best practices are.
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From extreme weather events to power grid instability, facility managers need to be ready for the unexpected. In @Facilities_NFMT, @ttinc's Elisa Paone and Barbara Gao share strategies for assessing risk and developing a framework for building resilience.
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Learn about resilience, disaster response, natural disaster and related trends for building operations success
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Congrats to @ttinc's Melissa Hertel, who has been named a Top Women in Maritime Award winner! Melissa is one of 20 honorees selected by Marine Log magazine for their achievements and contributions in shaping the future of the maritime industry. https://t.co/ek6G0RmLYD
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Happy #NationalInternDay2025! This summer, @ttinc is hosting 130+ interns across 25 offices and 12 practices. From structural engineering to sustainability, they're bringing fresh ideas, gaining hands-on experience & building connections. Here's what they had to say.
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The Albert Einstein Education & Research Center in São Paulo is a finalist in three categories at the 2025 Society of Façade Engineering Awards. @ttinc provided structural & façade engineering for the project designed by Safdie Architects featuring a gridshell structure skylight.
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From Leaf blowers to midnight garbage trucks to protests and endless construction. Marcus Li, Technical Director for Noise/Acoustics/Vibration at Thornton Tomasetti, discusses some of the sounds that drive Toronto residents up the wall with @MooreintheAM.
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GEM at @UMaine combines robotics and 3D printing with mass timber and low-carbon strategies. @ttinc’s Chris Williams and Annavitte Rand discuss how the project team aligned the architectural vision with rigorous structural and performance requirements:
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The University of Maine has broken ground on the GEM Factory of the Future, a cutting-edge research facility designed to integrate sustainable mass timber construction, AI-enabled manufacturing, and...
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As more EVs take to the road, parking structures must evolve to accommodate them. @ttinc's Todd Neal writes about safety, accessibility, increased vehicle weight and other challenges impacting facility design in the latest issue of Parking Today ( https://t.co/Zl0WaqVdz7).
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Concertgoers at Toronto’s temporary Rogers Stadium are concerned about shaking. On the @MooreintheAM podcast, @ttinc's Mike Wesolowsky explained how vibrations are natural and, if venues are properly designed, can safely accommodate fans enjoying the show. https://t.co/obBS1uqAsI
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Veteran finance executive Karina Williams has joined @ttinc as our new CFO. She will lead the firm’s financial strategy and operations, working closely with the executive team to achieve our overall business goals. Glad to have you with us, Karina! https://t.co/prOHEH3h85
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From LA to London, our offices around the globe celebrated Pride Month. @ttinc teams participated in events supporting the LGBTQIA+ community, including a panel hosted by our Spectrum employee resource group that focused on experiences being out in the AEC industry. Happy Pride!
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The new Las Vegas home of the @Athletics is officially on base! Ground was broken on Monday for a 33,000-seat ballpark designed by @BIG_Architects and @HNTBCorp with structural engineering by @ttinc. The stadium will be ready for play in 2028. https://t.co/j2WdPpyHXg
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From Emily Roebling to today’s trailblazers, women engineers have shaped a safer, more innovative world. At @ttinc, they’re building towering structures, strengthening city resilience & much more. This #INWED25, we celebrate their impact at our firm & beyond. #TogetherWeEngineer
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With the summer solstice around the corner, @ttinc joined @BEExNY's #DaylightHour for the 10th year, embracing natural light, cutting energy use and celebrating with sunlit strolls, trivia and treats across our offices: https://t.co/iXHwgTJKef
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