MEDIA
Feb 4, 2026
On the Boards: Columbia-Richland Fire Department Groundbreaking Ceremony
Groundbreaking of Olympia Columbia Fire Station
We're very excited to announce the groundbreaking of our new Columbia, SC fire station! The new station design is just over 15,000 square feet, featuring three new apparatus bays with support spaces, dedicated decontamination areas, a training/communication room, offices, and multiple firefighter living spaces.
Jan 23, 2026
Ren's Corner
Ren Ramsey is a fifth-generation builder and contractor. He's been part of the Stewart-Cooper-Newell family as Construction Administrator for eleven years, growing up in the construction business with his father.
Come along with us as we follow Ren to talk about Construction Administration.
Mar 25, 2025
Stewart-Cooper-Newell Architects Announces the Addition of Three New Associate Partners
Stewart Cooper Newell Architects (SCNA) is pleased to announce the promotion of three exceptional professionals to the position of Associate Partner. This exciting development highlights SCNA's continued growth and commitment to providing innovative architectural solutions for a diverse range of clients.
Mar 21, 2025
Ribbon Cutting for New Public Safety Headquarters - North Augusta - FOX54 News Reporting
A new building symbolizes the future of public safety in one part of the CSRA.
Officials tell FOX54 this building is a huge upgrade for North Augusta. As you can tell it has all of public safety under one roof: police, the courts so much more.
A "Shelf-Help" Guide to Station Storage Needs
Have you ever heard anyone say, “We just have too much storage space?” I haven’t either. Whether at home, at the office, or at the station, it seems that our national pastime is collecting “stuff.” Then comes the dilemma of where to keep it all. Unlike much of what we store at our homes, most of what is stored at the station actually has some usefulness and needs to be accessible.
Sharing Your New Station May Save You Money
While the overall economy has experienced a lack-luster performance since the Great Recession of 2008-2011, the construction industry is booming. If you are in construction, the benefits of the increased activity are bountiful. If you are planning to build…not so much.
Pitfalls to Avoid During Station Construction
There are people in the world that learn from their mistakes and experiences, and there are those who learn from others mistakes and experiences. Those in the latter category tend to have a longer, less stressful life. If your future includes a new or renovated station project, it makes sense to learn how others have encountered challenges in the process so that you can attempt to avoid the same problems.
Sustainable Stations Without the Plaque
Departments and municipalities across the nation are addressing the issue of sustainable design. Most are still developing goals and guidelines for their new or renovated facilities. Based on their experiences of incorporating sustainable design on recent projects, some departments and municipalities are re-evaluating the requirements that they have put in place over the past decade. Before we consider an example of one reevaluated approach, let’s discuss what sustainable design has come to mean in the design and construction industry.
