230,000 U.S. Bridges Need Repair, New Analysis of Federal Data Finds
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 need major repair work or should be replaced, according to an American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) analysis of the just released U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2019 National Bridge Inventory (NBI) database. That...
Earth Challenge 2020 World’s Largest Citizen Science Initiative Launched for Earth Day 2020
World’s Largest Citizen Science Initiative Launched for Earth Day 2020 Individuals Around the Globe Use Smart Phone App to Take Action and Contribute to New Citizen Science Cloud Washington DC — Earth Challenge 2020 (Earth Challenge) launched today marking the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This project creates a global expansion of open source citizen science data and opportunities for civic engagement. Earth Challenge has two goals. First, to aggregate existing citizen science f...
8th Annual NCSPA Project Of The Year Winners Announced
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 companies. Winners were crowned in 8 different categories ranging from Rehabilitation to Special Applications. Let's give a round of applause to our winners! Click here for details
ACEC Expands Its Thought Leadership Capabilities with New Research Institute
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 and Management Foundation and will work to become the leading source of knowledge and thought leadership for creating a more sustainable, safe, secure and technically advanced built environment. “ACEC’s membership is comprised of thousands of...
Keystone® KeySystem™ III Retaining Wall System Evaluated by Federal Highway Administration
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 of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Geo-Institute, the technical evaluation of Keystone KeySystem™ III serves to help advance earth retention systems technology and the process for installing those systems. Structural applications for these systems include ret...
Registration now open for the Virtual Steel Conference
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 right to conference participants, wherever they may be--and registration is free. “We know this is a difficult time for everyone so we’re offering this virtual conference at no cost to attendees, including providing PDH credits,” said Scot...
Latest ASCE Press Book Offers Clear Explanation of Seismic Design Provisions for Standard ASCE 7-16
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 7-16. When used in conjunction with the standard commentary, provided as a separate volume, structural engineers can apply the latest thinking in seismic design of new building structures. Authors Charney, Heausler, and Marshall help navig...
esVolta Selected by California Choice Energy Authority for 60 MWh Energy Storage Project in Southern California
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 made up of five operational community choice aggregations (CCAs) in the cities of Lancaster, Pico Rivera, Rancho Mirage, San Jacinto, and the Town of Apple Valley, California. Under the new contract, esVolta will develop, build, and ope...
Topcon launches global webinar program to encourage professional development from home
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 and project management solutions. The Topcon Talks series, consisting of numerous informative webinars, has been created in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and aims to provide those working from home with valuable educational resources, while maintai...
Stantec selected as Lead Technical Advisor for Hurontario Light Rail Transit project
EDMONTON, Alberta & NEW YORK & TORONTO - Metrolinx and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have selected global design firm Stantec to provide technical advisory services for the Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, which will connect the growing cities of Mississauga and Brampton, just outside of Toronto. The Hurontario LRT will run 18 kilometres of service from the Port Credit GO regional rail station near Lake Ontario to the Brampton Gateway Terminal, and include 19 stops along the way. The p...
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