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230,000 U.S. Bridges Need Repair, New Analysis of Federal Data Finds

April 13, 2020 - in Bridges, News, Transportation

46,000 Are “Structurally Deficient” and in Poor Condition NYC’s Brooklyn Bridge and D.C.’s Theodore Roosevelt Bridge Make List National, State and Local Data Available: www.artbabridgereport.org   WASHINGTON)— Nearly 231,000 U.S. bridges…

Earth Challenge 2020 World’s Largest Citizen Science Initiative Launched for Earth Day 2020

April 10, 2020 - in Announcement, Events, News

World’s Largest Citizen Science Initiative Launched for Earth Day 2020 Individuals Around the Globe Use Smart Phone App to Take Action and Contribute…

8th Annual NCSPA Project Of The Year Winners Announced

April 10, 2020 - in Awards, News

The 8th Annual NCSPA Project of the Year Awards were held virtually on Tuesday, April 7th, 2020. Over 20 amazing projects were submitted from 8 different…

ACEC Expands Its Thought Leadership Capabilities with New Research Institute

April 10, 2020 - in News, People

Washington, DC – The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) announced today that it is expanding its research and thought leadership capabilities with the formation of the ACEC Research Institute.  The Institute replaces ACEC’s former Research…

Keystone® KeySystem™ III Retaining Wall System Evaluated by Federal Highway Administration

April 10, 2020 - in Land Development, News

MINNEAPOLIS – The Keystone® KeySystem™ III retaining wall system was recently evaluated by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) new Innovations, Developments, Enhancements and Advancements (IDEA) program. Administered by the American Society…

Registration now open for the Virtual Steel Conference

April 10, 2020 - in Announcement, Events, News

CHICAGO - The American Institute of Steel Construction is excited to announce a first: the Virtual Steel Conference. NASCC: The Virtual Steel Conference will bring more than 50 sessions with the industry leaders whose ideas are driving today’s innovation…

Latest ASCE Press Book Offers Clear Explanation of Seismic Design Provisions for Standard ASCE 7-16

April 10, 2020 - in News

RESTON, Va. – Seismic Loads: Guide to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-16 provides clear, authoritative explanations of the seismic design provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI…

esVolta Selected by California Choice Energy Authority for 60 MWh Energy Storage Project in Southern California

April 10, 2020 - in Energy, News

esVolta, a developer and owner of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America, has been selected to deliver a new Lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery energy storage system for California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice), a hybrid joint powers authority…

Infrastructure Outlook: Cloud-Based CMT Makes Social Distancing and Remote Work Possible

April 9, 2020 - in Articles, Column, COVID-19

The majority of U.S. states consider construction and building material suppliers essential. This means many testing labs are still open. It has also created two problems for those in the industry: How do you follow CDC social distancing guidelines…

Topcon launches global webinar program to encourage professional development from home

April 9, 2020 - in News, Technology

LIVERMORE, Calif. – April 9, 2020 – Topcon Positioning Group is launching a free webinar program for the construction, geopositioning and agricultural sectors, exploring key topics affecting the industry and providing the latest updates…