This week, architects, engineers, designers, technologists, and builders will come together for Chicago Innovate 2026, a four day event exploring how new technologies, materials, and ways of working are reshaping the AEC industry. Forefront Founding Partner Josh Dortzbach will join the symposium on September 25 as a panelist for the Advanced Materials + Construction discussion. His presentation, From Digital to Physical: Engineering a New Way to Build, explores an idea that h

At Forefront Structural Engineers, many members of our team bring experience from more than one discipline. That overlap has become one of the most valuable parts of how we approach projects and collaborate with design teams. While structural engineering remains our focus, perspectives shaped by architecture, construction, fabrication, and design studios influence the way we think about buildings, communication, and problem solving.

We are excited to share that Jon Guttello will be speaking at the 10th Annual Young Engineers Symposium , hosted by the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois . The symposium brings together emerging professionals from across the region for a day focused on connection, learning, discussion, and professional growth. Jon’s presentation will focus on the three hour mass timber fire test in which Forefront recently participated. The testing provided valuable real world da