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A magazine focused on industry leaders, Venture recently published an article detailing how MPS has set the standard for the preservation of architectural heritage. The integrity of caring about buildings and a devotion to doing quality work are outlined for the specialty niche that MPS defines. Click here for a copy of the article.

MPS completed installation of a temporary structural support system at the Spanish Ambassador’s Residence in Washington, DC. The support system was designed by Davidson & Associates Architects. The wall was over three inches out of plumb in some locations and was in critical danger of falling. The support system consisted of a steel and wood Read More

MPS was featured in an article in the Spring 2009 edition of American Builders Quarterly. The article was written by Gina L. Diorio and focused on the customer loyalty MPS has built with our clients. Click here to view the article.

MPS has completed the pilot phase repairs at the dome peristyle deck of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building. MPS, as part of the design team, implemented a structural and architecturally appropriate solution to stabilize unsound masonry and limit water intrusion. Work included heavy stone removal and replacement, flashing and waterproofing installation, and a new metal Read More

MPS has begun an extensive repair project in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Repairs consist of replacing several thousand feet of shelf angles with new shelf angles and flashing and installing nearly 5,000 anchors in the masonry facade of the building. MPS is working in conjunction with Sutton Kennerly and Associates and is on track to Read More

In December 2008, MPS completed repairs at a condominium in Annapolis, Maryland. The work consisted of complex waterproofing work around penthouse mansards and installation of new flashing along the floor line of the penthouse where leaks were prevalent. MPS was able to complete the work before harsh winter weather, which would have required a long Read More

An Award of Merit was presented to MPS by the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) for masonry restoration of the Winchester Medical Center. The award was presented at the ICRI 2008 Fall Convention in St. Louis, and a project profile was published in the November/December issue of Concrete Repair Bulletin.

MPS CEO Jeff Erdly and President Gregg Bekelja published a paper on “The history of flashing and its importance in both modern and historic masonry construction” and presented the paper at the RCI Symposium on Building Envelope Technology in Atlanta.

“In short, MPS is the best contractor I have worked with in my 20+ year career. The quality of work, craftsmanship, and attention to detail has been second to none,” summarized Mark Baker, Director of Facilities and Construction Services for Valley Health. “The Winchester Medical Center project was one of the most difficult and challenging Read More

MPS recently added a third program to its AIA Continuing Education System programs. Entitled “The History of Flashing and its Importance in Modern Buildings,” this program joins MPS’s “Joint Sealant in Exterior Walls, Proper Design, and Execution” and “Building Facade Inspection, Maintenance, and Facade Laws” AIA programs.