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TRANSACTIONS BANCROFT ACQUIRES THE NATION’S SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING FIRM Structural Engineering Associates of Kansas City has become the newest member of the Bancroft family of companies. Effective immediately, the historic firm, founded in 1909, becomes a permanent addition to Bancroft Architects + Engineers. Bancroft started in 2009 as a firm of 10 MEP engineers. In 2012 the company added architects and has since grown to
a full-time staff of 60. The addition of SEA will enable Bancroft to provide structural engineering for its own projects while continuing to serve SEA’s clients. Bancroft is headquartered in suburban Chicago, with offices around the country. Structural Engineering Associates will continue to thrive in its current location in downtown Kansas City. Bancroft is a service-disabled Veteran-owned small business, a set-aside status that conveys immediately to SEA.
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the top, the structure would leave room for a highway at the top which would connect Nevada and Arizona. The labor force needed to create such a structure would be vast, and Las Vegas soon became part of the plan to support this influx of workers. Las Vegas played a pivotal role in supporting the construction of this critical piece of infrastructure. Before construction began on the Hoover Dam, Las Vegas had a population hovering around 5,000 people. Just one year later, when construction started in 1931, the population had exploded to more than 25,000 people. This influx of workers meant that not only new housing and utilities had to be constructed, but also places to entertain the new population. Like most Western towns, gambling has always been part of the culture in Las Vegas, despite being outlawed in Nevada in 1910. In 1931, gambling was legalized at the local level. This was done both to capitalize monetarily on the expanding population of young men working in the area and to curtail the presence of illegal gambling. These first casinos initially served this young working population, but their continued presence laid the groundwork for Las Vegas’ eventual status as a world icon when it comes to gaming. After the dam was completed in 1935 and opened in 1936, the population of Las Vegas declined as there were no longer men working on the dam. However, this shifting population provided fertile ground for Las Vegas to grow into what it is today. The Hoover Dam’s stunning beauty, as well as that of Lake Mead, have made them into attractions that draw tourists from all over the world. These attractions, as well as the early presence of legalized gambling and the power generated from the Hoover Dam, meant that Las Vegas would continue to grow into what we know today – a sparkling jewel in the desert. It is fitting that we, and many others, seek this desert oasis as a place of celebration. For us – the AEC industry – to celebrate our accomplishments in this city is especially poignant. Unlike most places where humans have settled, Las Vegas offers no natural advantages. Not only the existence, but the thriving expansion of its development are a testament to feats of ingenuity from the people who came before us in our industry – from the first wells, water lines, and railroad tracks to the soaring beauty of the Hoover Dam. In this environment, we are poised to celebrate the continuation of that tradition and look forward to how we can continue to elevate the industry. If you want to join us in this momentous celebration of what the AEC industry can achieve, visit our website for more information. Luke Carothers is editor of Civil + Structural Engineer Media at Zweig Group. Contact him at lcarothers@zweiggroup.com.
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