Building Richmond is a series highlighting Richmond engineering projects and places across Richmond and Central Virginia where our work has helped support what exists today.
Each story explores sites ranging from longstanding landmarks to more recent developments while highlighting the role engineering plays, often behind the scenes, in how these places are built, maintained, and continue serving the community.
Colonial Downs: Performance Starts Below the Surface
Opened in 1997, Colonial Downs became Virginia's first modern horse racing facility. Learn how geotechnical engineering, foundation design, construction materials testing, and track surface engineering helped bring the project to life...
Hanover Tavern: Supporting History Below the Surface
Hanover Tavern has served travelers and the Hanover County community for centuries. Learn how Zannino Engineering supported renovation efforts through subsurface investigations, dewatering systems, and structural shoring beneath this historic landmark...
Expanding the American Civil War Museum at Richmond’s Historic Tredegar
The American Civil War Museum at Historic Tredegar required careful engineering to allow new construction beside historic structures while protecting Richmond’s industrial past...
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