The historic and grand Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach, VA, is one of our most outstanding projects. As a skylight renovation company, Crystal Structures was excited to be a part of restoring this hotel to its original grandeur. The difference between before and after photos is unmistakable. The renovation revived the grand "first impression" of the…
Cape Fear Valley Health is a multi-facility system that caters to all the facets of health and well-being in East Central part of North Carolina. The health system is a private, not-for-profit organization governed by a 22-member Board of Trustees. At Cape Fear Valley, Fayetteville, NC doctors serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina,…
A porte-cochere is a roofed structure extending from the entrance of a building over an adjacent driveway used to shelter those getting in or out of vehicles. The term was first used in 1698 and literally means "coach gate" or "carriage porch." While you might not be familiar with the term, the modern-day porte-cochere is a…
Erie is situated in northwestern Pennsylvania on the southern shore of Lake Erie. It is across the lake from the Canadian province of Ontario. The largest city in NW Pennsylvania, Erie has a rich history dating back to the Erie Nation Indian tribes. The heritage of Erie includes some of the most beautiful landscapes around the…
Fayetteville is a three-time All-American City in the Southwestern part of North Carolina. Located on the Cape Fear River, the area is a haven for over 215,000 people including a large number of military families. The local base, Ft. Bragg, has been recognized for the outstanding support that is provided to those who serve our…
Many times an otherwise well-designed project is stalled after the first budget quotes are returned. At this point, everyone scrambles for ways to "cut back" or "re-engineer" to move the project forward. The term "value engineering" is bandied about and then the design revisions start. Value Engineering - where it began. The term "value engineering"…