Thoughts From Engineers: The Elusive Plea of COP26
I’ll confess I’m probably more fixated than most on climate-related news. When the media began to post updates on the progress of the United Nation’s 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Scotland in early November 2021, I was ready to see the “points” roll in. I was rooting for the underdog: the team of international players I hoped would show extraordinary grit, resolve and strategy to drum up financial resources, brawn, brain and, above all, the willpower to slay the climate “beast”—or at...
Executive Corner: Five Takeaways on 2021 A/E M&A Activity
The Great Consolidation? The Great Realignment? Whatever term you want to call it, by all accounts 2021 was a record-breaking year for A/E M&A activity. Emboldened leaders embraced and adapted all that was thrown at them—from mobilizing staff back to familiar office settings, managing a red-hot hiring and retention climate, and patiently waiting for a game-changer infrastructure package—all while deftly scooping up firms left and right and positioning themselves for a new era. One could argue ou...
Engineering Your Career: Quick Guide On Writing a Structural Engineer Resume
Engineering has become one of the most sought-after fields in the workforce, and the construction industry makes good use of structural engineers and their work. According to NewEngineer, structural engineering has and always will be in demand, because structural engineers are always needed to ensure buildings and other structures are safe for the public. So if you’re looking to obtain a job as a structural engineer, you’ll need to construct a winning resume. This column will discuss the foll...
One Hundred Above the Park: A New St. Louis Landmark
One Hundred Above the Park’s architecture has made it one of the most notable buildings in St. Louis, with views of Forest Park to the west and the Gateway Arch to the east. (Sam Fentress, courtesy of Clayco) Rising 36 stories above the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, a strikingly modern apartment tower called One Hundred Above the Park has become the city’s newest landmark. Completed in 2020 and designed by Studio Gang (www.studiogang.com), an internationally...
Making the Move to Reclaim Water: Extensive Rehabilitation of Arizona Facility Demonstrates Need to Reuse Water to Meet Increasing Demand
Florida began widespread use of reclaimed water in the mid 1960s, becoming one of the first states to begin using reclaimed water for agricultural purposes, and more communities have adopted use of the technology through time. Estimates vary, but the National Academy of Sciences claims water reuse amounts to less than 1 percent of total water usage in the United States; the General Accounting Office reports 36 states use reclaimed water. Those statistics, however, are just the tip of...
Data Centers Provide Unique Circumstances and Challenges for Stormwater Detention
Todd Danielson, editorial director of Informed Infrastructure, interviews via webcam Glen Payton, P.E., CPSWQ, Stormwater Consultant for Contech Engineered Solutions; and Kim Rich, P.E., Engineering Manager for Contech’s East Stormwater Division.
Special Economic Zones Provide Global Opportunities
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure's editorial director, interviewed Thibault Serlet, co-founder and chief of research of the Adrianople Group, creators of the Open Zone Map, via webcam.
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Transportation Troubleshooting: Solving a Decades-Old Problem: The Commute
It’s no secret that commuter travel choices change traffic patterns and times. On-demand service providers such as Uber and Lyft have been very successful at adapting their service offerings and price points to travelers’ needs and preferences. In the process, they sometimes generate trips that would otherwise not have been made; at other times they incentivize travelers to switch from traditional trains and buses to on-demand services; and in some cases they increase road traffic. But what i...
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