Clean energy has been an increasingly important topic in the United States. Recent attacks on the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget have created more fuel for the flame of environmental activism. Although there’s much confusion and concern, there’s…
Future Forward Interview: Use a PERMIT System to Promote Safety on the Job Site
Patrick Tarrant is the founder and CEO of Crane Management, a consulting agency for construction companies in New York City. A well-known industry professional…
Change Leaders Interview: Technology Is Changing Construction More Than Ever Before
Investing in the most advanced technologies for surveying and monitoring projects has become essential, marking a turning point for an industry that often…
Penguin Perfect: Providing a Picturesque ‘Penguins Plus’ Path and Pavilion
Consultants employ the latest in design technology to create a non-invasive world-class viewing area and walking path for the Penguins Plus View Experience at Phillip Island Nature Parks in Victoria, Australia. Every evening at sunset on the coastal beaches…
From the Editor: Variety and the Growth of Community
Infrastructure Week (May 15-19; infrastructureweek.org) was recently held in Washington, D.C., and several other cities across the United States. Infrastructure Week was founded and is led by a bipartisan Steering Committee that includes leading business groups,…
Long Island Rail Road Builds an Award-Winning New Bridge
The Long Island Rail Road Company (LIRR) was chartered in 1834, and is one of the few railroads that survived as an intact company from its original charter to the present. Like any transportation network—especially those that have been around for 183 years—LIRR…
From the Editor: Infrastructure Report Card Again Near Failing
Like for many students across the country, my kids’ school semester ended earlier this year. They each worked hard, doing their homework, studying for quizzes and tests, and preparing for finals. Also, like most kids, they would rather be spending their…
Infrastructure Showcase: PCI Design Award Winners
Now in its 55th year, the Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) Design Awards program recognizes design excellence and construction quality using precast concrete. The program has helped the design and construction community innovate and advance by…
Infrastructure Outlook: User Beware: Energy Code Not Always a Helpful ‘How To’
The cornerstone of sustainable design is simple: don’t waste energy, water or gas. Do the most with the least. In fact, this is the mantra for all businesses that compete in capital markets where continually stretching dollars is a must. Energy conservation…
Specification Section: Steel Products and Design/Fabrication Software 2017
Read below for a selection of software products, steel component manufacturers and industry associations. This brief listing is meant to introduce you to leading software and engineered products, with Web addresses to access further information. If we missed…
