Big thank-you to DEWALT for coming out earlier this week to host our Lunch & Learn – Fastening 10! We appreciated the deep dive into concrete anchors and forced-entry fasteners, plus the live installation demo.

Morabito Consultants, Inc. (MC) is proud to share continued progress on the Bellevue Bathhouse renovation in Philadelphia. Located within the historic Bellevue Hotel, this project transforms existing interior space into a new high-end bathhouse and wellness environment—while working within the constraints of the original structure. Tantillo Architecture is leading the design, with Fastrack Construction serving as the General Contractor and Alderson Engineering providing MEP engineering.

Structural engineering within a historic framework

As Structural Engineer of Record, MC’s role centers on enabling modern spa performance standards within an existing, historic building system. The project requires careful investigation, coordinated detailing, and construction-phase collaboration to integrate new pools and spa features while respecting existing structural limitations and field conditions.

MC scope of work

MC’s structural scope includes:

• Reinforced concrete pool and spa support systems

• Pool and spa secondary containment slabs

• New topping slabs and slab depressions

• Interior framing modifications to support new layouts, finishes, and equipment

• Coordination of waterproofing systems and mechanical interfaces

The structural design also incorporates delegated concrete pool work, detailed slab depressions, defined coordination zones, and support framing allowances for future finishes and equipment.

Milestone achieved: secondary containment slabs placed

A major milestone has now been reached: the pool and spa secondary containment slabs have been placed and are ready for the next major step—concrete pool forming and reinforcement installation.

Reaching this point required careful sequencing, field verification of existing conditions, and tight coordination among the design and construction teams to align structural, waterproofing, and mechanical requirements.

Looking ahead

With containment in place, the project transitions into the next phase of pool construction and structural integration. As work continues, the team remains focused on maintaining schedule and quality while addressing the complexities typical of adaptive reuse—especially within a historic property.

The Bellevue Bathhouse is a highly coordinated effort that blends historic fabric with modern spa performance expectations. MC is proud to support the project team in bringing this new amenity to life inside one of Philadelphia’s landmark properties.

Project Team

• Structural Engineer of Record: Morabito Consultants, Inc. (MC)

• Architect: Tantillo Architecture

• General Contractor: Fastrack Construction

• MEP Engineer: Alderson Engineering

Let today be a reminder to serve with kindness, courage, and compassion because real change starts with how we show up for one another.

2025 marked a year of steady growth for Morabito Consultants. We strengthened long-standing client relationships, formed new partnerships, delivered meaningful projects, and expanded our capabilities in both our Maryland and Florida offices.

Looking to 2026, we’re excited to build on that foundation—supporting our clients, growing our team, and continuing to produce work we’re proud of. Thank you to everyone who made this year a success. Here’s to another year of continued collaboration and progress.

MC is proud to have provided demolition support structural engineering services for the RFK Stadium Demolition in Washington, DC. MC analyzed the structural steel upper seating frames in their temporary, unbraced condition during demolition, including conditions created by the removal of roof framing and precast seating slabs. In addition, MC performed rigging and lifting stability analyses to support the crane-assisted removal of the steel frames, helping to ensure controlled load paths and overall structural stability throughout the demolition sequence. Working closely with the demolition contractor, Bowen & Kron, MC translated existing conditions and prior engineering evaluations into clear, constructible sequencing and lifting guidance suitable for safe field execution on a large, high-risk structure. MC is proud to have supported the successful dismantling of a nationally recognized structure through thoughtful demolition engineering.

As we welcome the New Year, Morabito Consultants would like to thank our clients, partners, and colleagues for their continued trust and collaboration. Our offices will be closed on January 1, 2026. We look forward to the opportunities ahead and wish everyone a healthy, successful, and prosperous year.

Wishing our clients, partners, and friends a joyful and peaceful Christmas. Please note that our offices will close at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 24, and remain closed on Thursday, December 25, as we celebrate the holiday with our families. We look forward to reconnecting after the holiday.

As part of our annual holiday giving initiative, MC is proud to share that we’ve made 30 no-sew fleece blankets this week, which are now on the way to Kennedy Krieger Institute – just in time for Christmas!

These cozy blankets will help bring warmth and comfort to children supported through Kennedy Krieger’s Kits for Kids program. We’re grateful to our team for coming together to support such a meaningful cause and for helping us spread a little extra cheer this holiday season.

Interested in getting involved with Kennedy Krieger’s Kits for Kids? Check out the different kits they have:
https://www.kennedykrieger.org/foundation/ways-to-give/volunteer/kits-for-kids

A great night spent together at the MC Christmas party this past weekend—good food, lots of laughs, and even better company. We’re grateful for this incredible team and all we’ve accomplished this year. Cheers to a happy, healthy holiday season and an exciting year ahead!

Construction is moving forward on the new electrical room addition at Crisfield High School. The masonry structure is taking shape, marking another milestone in the school’s ongoing renovation and improvement efforts.