Unlocking AI’s Potential to Advance Data Capture: The Role of Partnerships and Pilots
Pilots are an essential tool for uncovering the true value of a use case, providing a low-risk environment to test new technologies or workflows before committing to full-scale implementation. By running a pilot, organizations can validate assumptions, identify potential challenges and gauge the effectiveness of a solution in real-world conditions. This hands-on approach allows businesses to gather valuable insights, refine processes and measure tangible outcomes, ensuring that any investment in...
Music City Makeover: New Equalization Facility Helps Nashville Wrestle with Water Overflows
Long-time residents of Nashville still reel when remembering the flooding that occurred during the weekend of May 1-2, 2010, when 13.57 inches of rain was measured in a 36-hour period. The two-day rainfall total doubled the previous 48-hour rainfall record, and the human and financial consequences proved devastating. The storm killed 11 people in the Nashville area, including one victim whose body was found nearly five months after the flood. Nearly 11,000 properties were damaged or destroy...
Building for the Future: Sustainable and Resilient Designs with Lower-Carbon Concrete
(Image Credit: Portland Cement Association) Florida’s unique environmental challenges, including its vulnerability to hurricanes, rising sea levels and extreme weather, highlight the need for sustainable and resilient building designs. As coastal urbanization grows and climate concerns escalate, there’s increasing pressure on architects and developers to implement materials and methods that ensure long-term durability while reducing environmental impact. Concrete, especially whe...
Innovating the Skies: Miami International Airport’s Journey to Smart Airport 2.0
Airports play a vital role in economic growth, enabling trade, tourism and connectivity of communities across the United States. According to Airports Council International-North America, U.S. airports support more than 11.5 million jobs with a payroll of more than $428 billion. As they adapt to the evolving needs of passengers, airlines, businesses and society, airports are undergoing a significant transformation to enhance their services and operations. Technological advancements ar...
How Technology Is Reshaping Solar-Panel Infrastructure
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 no signs of slowing down. A technological revolution is underway, fueled by innovations that promise to fundamentally reshape the landscape. Solar infrastructure—once a nebulous goal of environmentalists—now offers a viable alternativ...
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 the front part of the wall even higher to better accommodate the U.S. Army Corps’ vulnerability study of sea level in the area. A $64 million seawall improvement project in Charleston, S.C., has been designed and constructed to provide a line of defense against rising sea levels. According to the NASA Sea Level Change Portal—which prov...
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 stage for success with a state-of-the-art Resource Recovery Facility that rethinks everything from nutrient removal to water recycling. (PCL/Stantec Design Build) Jignesh Desai appreciates clean water, perhaps more than most. He is the senior project manager for the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and currently is managin...
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 that we must not only address existing infrastructure issues, but also transition toward sustainable, renewable infrastructure. Skanska is certainly aware of these needs and has dedicated more than 130 years to the cause of infrastructur...
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, which has the power to revolutionize the country’s approach to infrastructure. Against this backdrop, federal agencies are increasingly turning to digital twin models on federally funded projects. Civil and structural engineers mus...
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, a middle school seat deficit and rapidly aging school buildings contributed to this problem. The second-largest school system in the state, Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) has the second-oldest buildings in Mar...
Video: New Roundabout Under Construction at McIver and Old Florence Roads in Darlington County
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June Issue 2026
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