Shuck-Britson, Inc.

10/06/2021

With restoration work having wrapped up on the Webster County Courthouse in the spring, Iowa’s Masons recently held a rededication ceremony to recognize those who made the project possible. Structural engineer, Kevin Binder, of Shuck-Britson was on hand to accept a ceremonial square, level, and plumb in honor of the work his team performed.

The green and copper colors of the clock tower atop the Webster County Courthouse stood in contrast to Saturday afternoon’s gray sky as a group of officials, Masons and citizens celebrated the restoration of the downtown landmark. The top hat-wearing grand master of Iowa’s Masons presided over a...

05/10/2021

After years of planning, fundraising, and public anticipation, the Lauridsen Skatepark held its official Grand Opening Ceremony Friday, May 7! Hailed as the largest in the country, this groundbreaking project has been an inspiration for our team.

Snyder & Associates, along with subsidiary Shuck-Britson, worked in close collaboration with the skatepark design firm, California Skateparks, to design and construct this top-of-the-line facility.

04/09/2021

Our Des Moines office is hiring for an experienced engineer with a desire to help grow our practice. Learn more about this Senior Level opportunity here
https://jobs-snyder-associates.icims.com/jobs/1347/sr.-structural-engineer---bridges/job

03/23/2021

It’s official! The soon-to-be-open Lauridsen Skatepark in downtown City of Des Moines will host the only United States-based Olympic skateboard qualifying event leading up to the summer in Tokyo. Hailed as the largest skatepark in the country, this groundbreaking project has been a true inspiration for the civil engineering team from Snyder & Associates.

Dew Tour announced on its website Tuesday that its annual skateboard competition and festival will be held at Des Moines’ new Lauridsen Skatepark May 20-23.

03/16/2021

After the Trestle Trail Bridge over Beaver Creek collapsed in early 2019 due to severe ice flows, City of Johnston Government leaders have been working with area agencies to secure to build a replacement. A new, Shuck-Britson-designed structure is now on the docket to begin construction later in 2021.

There is some good news for a popular central Iowa Trial.

03/05/2021

Our structural provided services for the renovation, restoration, and expansion of the home of the Des Moines Metro Opera. Learn how this multi-faceted project required innovative thinking to blend modern components with a landmark structure.

Shuck-Britson was brought on board by OPN to develop a renovation plan for the existing structure, as well as provide structural engineering services for the new building addition.

02/04/2021

The Iowa DOT District 5 office received a remodel of its current historic home and an expansive addition featuring modern elements. By blending the old and new architecture, Shuck-Britson used creative innovations to help design this signature facility.

The structural engineers with Shuck-Britson were enlisted to develop a plan for remodeling and expanding the existing construction offices and materials lab.

01/19/2021

The City of Carroll recently completed a renovation and expansion project to house their public . Shuck-Britson provided structural expertise for the project which included open design features which presented unique challenges to our team. Read more about this community project here. OPN Architects

For many years, the Carroll Public Library was located in a shared-use facility that also housed the Carroll City Hall, Police Department, and Fire Station. In 2016, Commercial Savings Bank gifted its former building to the community, allowing the city to move forward with a decade-long desire to re...

12/23/2020

The Polk County Criminal Court Building in downtown City of Des Moines was recently recognized by the American Institute of Architects with a National Award in the AIA Justice Facilities category. As the and firm on this project, Snyder & Associates and subsidiary, Shuck-Britson are honored to have been involved with this transformative endeavor. OPN Architects AIA Iowa Neumann Brothers Stecker-Harmsen Alvine Engineering

The new Polk County Criminal Court Building was part of a multi-phase project centralizing court functions for the county.

10/01/2020

The recently completed Grand Avenue Bridge project in downtown City of Des Moines is featured in the October issue of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine, as well as on their . The Shuck-Britson team is proud to have been a part of this substantial effort to improve the Des Moines .

Replacing a Historic Bridge: Innovative Solutions Add Modern Charm to Grand Avenue Bridge in Des Moines Contemplating the replacement of historic structures is never an easy decision for communities to make. Prominent structures have a way of growing into meaningful icons by striking a permanent ...

09/16/2020

The recent replacement of the Grand Avenue Bridge over the Des Moines River has jumpstarted the process to rebuild two other in the area. Find out more about the challenges the team faced to develop a design worthy of the structure it replaced. City of Des Moines

The new Grand Avenue PPC beam bridge spanning the Des Moines River supports three lanes of traffic with a westbound bicycle lane and sidewalks.

07/23/2020

City Of Clarinda, Iowa leaders have authorized a replacement feasibility study to explore available options for replacing an aging structure in their . The professionals with Shuck-Britson have been tagged to lead the study and provide the city with the best, cost-effective solution.

(Clarinda) — The city of Clarinda is exploring replacing an aging bridge with a box culvert.