Future Forward (Powered by ACEC): Artificial Intelligence and the Firm of the Future
Every industry has a moment when the ground shifts beneath it before anyone has a chance to update the org chart. For the engineering industry, that moment is now, and the cause isn’t one single technological breakthrough, but something more fundamental: the logic that governs how engineering firms create value is being rewritten. That’s the theory of the case laid out in the ACEC Research Institute’s recently released study by futurist Mike Walsh, “Redefining the Firm: Talent, Technology, and T...
Water Works: Urban Karst: Stormwater’s Invisible Infrastructure
Early in my career in stormwater management, I designed storm sewer networks as isolated infrastructure—after all, MS4 is an abbreviation for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. Since then, I’ve gained enough experience to challenge that notion, particularly when it comes to green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). I don’t think I’m alone, so let me explain. GSI inherently elevates principles of interconnectedness by recognizing that stormwater isn’t simply an isolated engineering problem, but...
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Infrastructure Outlook: Water Utilities Must Move From Optimization to Orchestration
The U.S. water sector has built its success on a steady playbook: plan long, invest steadily and optimize assets through time—but that playbook is showing its limits. Conditions are changing faster than the system was designed to absorb, and utilities are feeling it in every part of their operation. The findings in the survey-driven “Black & Veatch 2026 Water Report” (www.bv.com/en-US/resources/water-report) show a sector that’s adapting, investing and innovating in real time. They also point to...
Executive Corner: Navigating the Talent Gap: How M&A and Corporate Restructuring Are Shaping the Future of the A/E Industry
Our practice of conducting business valuations for firms in the A/E industry provides a unique perspective on emerging trends as they unfold. With a diverse array of firms seeking valuations for various purposes—ranging from mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to succession planning and financial assessments—these evaluations offer valuable insights into the dynamics shaping the industry landscape. One challenge we’ve observed is that the A/E industry is grappling with a significant shortage of mid-c...
Thoughts From Engineers: Locating Wetlands for Better Planning
Geospatial data, high-resolution terrain models and machine learning are creating new ways to understand what’s happening on the ground. These technologies already are influencing fields such as traffic management, agricultural production, infrastructure maintenance, watershed planning and environmental protection. One especially useful example is the Wetland Intrinsic Potential (WIP) tool, developed by researchers at the University of Washington in Seattle. WIP uses multivariable datasets, lida...
SkyFi Launches MCP to Connect Satellite Imagery and Geospatial Analytics t...
Users can search imagery archives, task new satellite captures, and run geospatial analytics in plain language using the AI tools that they already us...
Network Plus Launches Nationwide Rollout of RodRadar's Live Dig Radar® to T...
In a multi-year, fleet-wide deployment across hundreds of excavators, Network Plus becomes the first to deploy RodRadar's new, world-first 30cm LDR sy...
The Integrated and Flexible Approach to Large-Scale Metrology
One tracker, multiple arms, one synchronized ecosystem: FARO’s Super 6DoF® technology allows a single Vantage® Laser Tracker to multiple Quantum Faro...
Trimble Launches New Financial Management System for Small-business Contrac...
Trimble Financials, a simplified accounting and job costing solution, now available as standalone subscription or within software packs for MEP, civil...
Video: New Roundabout Under Construction at McIver and Old Florence Roads in Darlington County
Promenade at The Point
June Issue 2026
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GLWA Announces Comprehensive Water Main Improvements to Strengthen Reliability in an Area of Oakland County Hard Hit by Service Interruptions
· Three miles of 48-inch water main from just west of Haggerty Road to just east of Farmington Road to be completely replaced with 54-inch steel pipe · Three miles of 54-inch water main from just east of Farmington Road to GLWA’s Franklin Pump Station north of 14 Mile on Inkster Road to be inspected and renewed, as necessary · An Acoustic Fiber Optic Monitoring System will be installed in the inspected/renewed three miles of water main · This approximately $81 million inv...
FCA-Designed Acute Care Tower at Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Reaches Topping-Off Milestone
Left: FCA’s Design Team The Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, designed by FCA and constructed by Turner Construction, marked the topping off of its new 11-story acute care tower, representing a significant milestone in a project designed to expand access to advanced healthcare services for the region. The new acute care tower will significantly enhance the hospital’s ability to serve patients by incorporating state-of-the-art facilities and expanding its range of services. The project is...
Fluor Joint Venture Reaches Substantial Completion on Chicago Transit Authority’s Red and Purple Line Project
IRVING, Texas (July 1, 2026) – Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) and its joint venture partner, Walsh Construction Company, have reached Substantial Completion on the Chicago Transit Authority’s (CTA) $2.1 billion Red and Purple Line Modernization (RPM) Phase One Project, the largest completed capital project in CTA’s history. The recently achieved milestone reflects the dedication and collaboration of an exceptional project team, including Fluor, Walsh Construction, Stantec (design), Hitachi (sign...
Arcadis Celebrates Groundbreaking of The Point
The Point is Utah's first purpose-built district — a 104-acre downtown core and first phase of a larger 600-acre development. June 29, 2026 – Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy for natural and built environments, today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Promenade at The Point, the $2.3 billion, 104-acre first phase development of a new downtown in Draper, Utah. Guided by the principles of purpose-driven development, The Point blends dining, shopping, d...
Coyote Valley Casino & Hotel Completes 2.23 MW Solar Carport System Projected to Save $450,000 Annually
The solar carports are expected to produce approximately 3,472 MWh of electricity annually – around 45% of the site’s energy use – delivering more than $450,000 in estimated first-year savings. Redwood Valley, California – 25th June 2026 – Coyote Valley Casino & Hotel, located on the Coyote Valley Reservation in Redwood Valley, California, today announces the completion of a 2.23-megawatt (MW) solar carport system designed to significantly cut energy costs and provide long-term protection agains...
Podcast with George Skaros, CEO of Extreme Steel Inc.
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed George Skaros, CEO of Extreme Steel Inc. They discussed the company as well...
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Podcast with Emma Farmer, Ecosystems Manager at The Dawes Arboretum
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Emma Farmer, Ecosystems Manager at The Dawes Arboretum. They discussed the r...
Interview with Rossana D'Antonio, ASCE President-Elect 2027-2028 Term
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed Rossana D'Antonio, ASCE President-Elect 2027-2028 term.
Podcast with James Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Bentley Systems
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure’s editorial director, interviewed James Lee, Chief Operating Officer, Bentley Systems. The discussion focused...
