Category Archives: Structural

Lovely Skin Distribution Center Project Complete

Gretna, Nebraska - Construction wrapped up recently on Lovely Skin's new distribution center in Gretna. This state-of-the-art facility spans 75,000 SF, offering a flexible space that includes warehouse and distribution areas, along with dedicated office and future retail sections. The design thoughtfully incorporates plans for future expansion, allowing the center to grow to a total…
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“The Deco” Project Nears Completion in Des Moines

Des Moines, Iowa - The Deco, a new residential development located at the intersection of 13th Street and Mulberry Street in downtown Des Moines, is nearing completion. This contemporary five-story structure, spanning approximately 64,000 square feet, will house 82 modern units. The ground floor is planned to accommodate future commercial tenants, a fitness center, a…
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Progress at McNeil Refrigeration’s New Headquarters

We're nearing the end of construction on McNeil Refrigeration's new headquarters. The McNeil Refrigeration Headquarters project is located at 14070 S. 220th St in the NC Industrial Park North subdivision in Gretna, Nebraska. This project involves the design and construction of a new headquarters building for McNeil Refrigeration. The project design utilized a pre-engineered steel…
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Designing Multi-Family Communities with a Purpose

Schemmer designs multi-family housing with a purpose: to empower your vision and elevate resident experiences. We're a team of experts who understand the evolving needs of modern living. We take a data-driven approach to each project, tailoring solutions that cater to current lifestyles and anticipate future trends. Beyond Design: Your Innovation Partner We go beyond…
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Schemmer Committed to Sustainable Design with SE 2050 Initiative

Schemmer is proud to be a part of the SE 2050 Initiative, a program focused on reducing embodied carbon in structural engineering. Embodied carbon refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated throughout a material's lifecycle, from extraction to disposal. The SE 2050 Commitment program aligns with Schemmer's dedication to sustainable design. We prioritize creating…
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Oxbow Crossing Breaks Ground in Ashland, NE

Oxbow Crossing Breaks Ground in Ashland, NE Oxbow Crossing, a development located along Highway 6 in Ashland, NE, has officially kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony. With a gold shovel in hand, brothers Matt, Mark, and Phil turned the dirt on their new development and are now officially in business together. "To be part…
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Battling Extreme Weather with Structural Engineering

Battling Extreme Weather with Structural Engineering Extreme weather events are happening more frequently these days and causing more costly damage than ever before, but what we don't often hear about is how buildings are designed to withstand incredible forces and in most cases, do exactly what they're designed to do when exposed to Mother Nature's…
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Construction Underway on Senior Living Development near Des Moines

Construction Underway on Senior Living Development near Des Moines As winter's grip loosens and warmer temperatures take its place, construction is getting ramped up at the Amare Vita Senior Living Development in Clive, IA.   Amare Vita Senior Living Development Located approximately 10 miles west of Downtown Des Moines, the development features 58 stand-alone…
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Schemmer Commits to the SE 2050 Initiative 

 Schemmer Commits to the SE 2050 Initiative “We firmly believe that reducing embodied carbon and other environmental impacts from our designs is the engineering problem of our generation. We know that it is our responsibility as stewards of the built environment to ensure we do not leave severe unintended consequences future designers cannot solve. It…
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