The Indianapolis International Airport is home to the largest airport-based solar farm in the world. The area in green shows the solar farm. Solar power presents undeniable potential for sustainability, affordability and energy, and its global ascent shows…
Raising Charleston’s Low Battery Seawall to Stem the Tide of Rising Sea Levels
A photo shows in-progress construction to raise the height of the Low Battery seawall in Charleston, S.C., by approximately 2 feet with options to extend…
A Good Neighbor: Treasure Island Looks Toward the Horizon Once Again
Sitting mid-way between San Francisco and Oakland, Treasure Island promises a return to glory as the Magic City in the bay. To get there, SFPUC sets the…
Building for Tomorrow: The Crucial Role of Renewable Energy Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure forms the backbone of our society. Yet, as the years pass, infrastructure in the United States has been showing signs of wear and tear. As the world faces economic hardships and the challenges of climate change, it becomes increasingly apparent…
Digital Twins Add Value for Owners Across the Project Lifecycle
Reality-capture technology provides architects and design teams with increased accuracy at the start of a construction project. When discussing the nation’s infrastructure and its need for revitalization, the conversation must focus on the role of technology,…
Design-Build Delivery Model Takes Prince George’s County to School
A rendering shows the entrance to the Colin L. Powell K-8 Academy in Fort Washington. Like most school districts across the country, Prince George’s County in Maryland has seen a demand in recent years for new school buildings. Growing student enrollment,…
Staying A Step Ahead: Water Security Is Vital to City Building and Population Growth
Denver Water Construction Manager Doug Raitt has spent a lifetime around heavy civil infrastructure. Standing over the jobsite, he’s only one of many who are investing significantly to ensure vital water security to metro Denver for the long-term good of…
TxDOT’s Triumph in Steel Engineering
The Texas Department of Transportation’s pioneering efforts in the realm of steel bridge design and construction, particularly showcased through innovative projects such as the Brazos River Bridge, recently earned the department the National Steel Bridge…
Designing an Effective Flood-Protection System
The Alley Theatre in downtown Houston includes “barely there” flood barriers such as glass that could handle water loads as well as a 10- by 12-foot steel-panel flood gate at the stage door and loading docks. (Walter P Moore) Collaboration and Communication…
Five Key Trends in Transportation Technology: From Automated Vehicles to AI, Advancements Are Remaking the Way We Move
The transportation industry finds itself at the forefront of a dynamic era marked by unprecedented technological advancements. By Ben Pierce, David Ungemah, Mike Lewis, Rob Mowat and Jim Hanson Automated vehicles are reshaping traditional models of transportation,…
