Keast & Hood Expands Services and Welcomes Becky H. Sell as Director of Building Envelope
Welcome Becky H. Sell! Keast & Hood is proud to announce th appointment of Becky H. Sell as the firm’s new Associate and Director of Building Envelope. This marks an exciting chapter for the firm as it officially expands its offerings to include a full range of building envelope services. PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 3, 2025) […]
Celebrating the Career of Thomas J. Normile, PE: Senior Principal Retires After 29 Years
Celebrating the Career of Thomas J. Normile, PE: Senior Principal Retires After 29 Years [Philadelphia] – Thomas J. Normile, PE, a distinguished structural engineer and Senior Principal at Keast & Hood, is retiring after nearly 30 years with the firm. His career has been marked by technical expertise, a passion for problem-solving, and a deep [&hellip
Keast & Hood Structural Engineer and Industry Leader Retires After 44 Years
Keast & Hood Structural Engineer and Industry Leader Retires After 44 Years [Philadelphia] – Frederick C. Baumert, PE, CCS, a highly respected structural engineer and industry leader, is retiring after more than four decades of service with Keast & Hood. His career has been defined by technical excellence, mentorship, and a steadfast commitment t
Ribbon-Cutting for the Filling Station
Keast & Hood’s Brian Wentz, CDT, PE attended the recent ribbon cutting for the award-winning Filling Station. This historic building was relocated in March 2023 from 20th & Arch to its current location in Fairmount Park. KH was a part of this dynamic project team. To watch the March 2023 news video of this special drive through […]
Meet Our Recent Promotions!
We are excited to recognize our recently promoted employees at Keast & Hood! Read more about them below! Alex Stadel, PE is a registered structural engineer and has been with Keast & Hood since his graduation from Drexel University in 2011 (summa cum laude). Alex maintains a strong connection to his alma mater as an adjunct […]
Summer Projects Currently in Construction
Schools out for the summer but construction is in full swing! While students are out, construction is underway to prepare for their return in the Fall. Let’s look at a few of our projects that are in construction or closing out over the next few months! Girard College (c) Marc D’Agostino Girard College Founders Hall, […]
Celebrating Preservation Month
Join us in celebrating Preservation Month this May! Keast & Hood is thrilled to announce that six projects have received recognition from the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia with Grand Jury Awards! Burk-Bergmann Boathouse, University of Pennsylvania with EwingCole | The project entailed the demolition, renovation, and subsequent addition of
Firm Sustainability Initiatives
Keast & Hood joined the SE 2050 Commitment in February of 2021. As one of the first signatory firms to join the commitment, we want to highlight the importance of sustainability to us. The SE 2050 Commitment is working towards net zero embodied carbon structural systems by the year 2050. Keast & Hood was one […]
Wrapping up Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month may be coming to a close but Keast & Hood remains a Women Owned Business all year long! Check in with the female engineers of Keast & Hood to see what initiatives they’re excited about and what projects they’re currently working on. Denise Richards, PE, Principal and Partner What’s a favorite initiative […]