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September 16, 2025

Selecting a Structural System for Your Industrial Building

Introduction Selecting the structural system for an industrial building is one of the most consequential decisions owners make. The structure sets the framework—literally—for clear spans, crane capacity, clear height, envelope performance, and how fast the project moves from concept to operations. It also drives long‑term costs: maintenance, energy, insurance, and future adaptability. At Livermore AE, we combine architecture and structural […]

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July 11, 2025

5 Key Differences Between Industrial and Commercial Building Design

Not all building projects are created equal. While many architects have deep experience in commercial design, industrial facilities come with a different set of expectations, challenges, and technical requirements. Understanding these differences is crucial for any owner, developer, or public agency embarking on a new project—especially when efficiency, safety, and long-term operations are on the line. At LAE, we’ve helped […]

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October 24, 2022

Hilton Lobby Renovation

Here is an unusual project for us that recently started construction. The Hilton in Vancouver, WA developed a design several years ago with an out-of-state interior designer to extensively remodel their lobby and pool areas. The improvements required a building permit and had some code compliance issues, so LAE was brought in to develop architectural and structural permit drawings, obtain […]

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June 17, 2022

LAE Projects Win 2 Awards at the DJC Top Projects Event

At the Daily Journal of Commerce Top Projects Awards event on June 15, we were pleasantly surprised to receive recognition for these two unique projects. Industrial Category – Second Place Shinsegae Foods Shinsegae Foods, a Korean food manufacturer, purchased a small site in Salem and was operating out of two small buildings, which they quickly outgrew. The project provides a […]

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October 8, 2021

Staff Congratulations

Congratulations to Colleen Nichols who was recently selected as one of the Daily Journal of Commerce Oregon‘s Women of Vision! Colleen is a talented engineer and leader and we are very proud. She will be honored at an awards ceremony on October 28, 2021. Also, congrats to Nicholas Vipond who recently passed all his exams and is now a licensed Architect in the […]

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October 21, 2020

Celebrating 20 Years

September 8, 2020, marked 20 years in business for Livermore Architecture & Engineering. We are grateful to Gary Livermore for starting the company and guiding our growth. Last month the staff had a socially distanced celebration at the Hoyt Arboretum where we reminisced about our journey over the years. Looking back over the years we have seen a lot of […]

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September 30, 2019

R+L Carriers Arlington Terminal Starts Construction

Livermore Architecture & Engineering is thrilled to announce that the R+L Carriers Arlington Terminal project is entering the construction phase. Coast Construction Group of Arlington, Washington was selected as the General Contractor for the project; we look forward to working with them to bring the design to reality. The new facility includes a 40,000 SF, 60-door terminal, 5,000 SF office, 9,500 SF maintenance building, and […]

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