Video: Impact of Utility Delays on Project Delivery
Utility issues often cause significant delays in transportation construction projects. This research project studied the current utility process at the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and provided recommendations to minimize overall project delays. The recommendations are derived from the combined synthesis of the literature, survey of state DOTs, and survey of in‐state utility owners. Several best practices with process, financial, and legislative implications are offered fo...
Video: Understanding Steel Bridge Fatigue
In this topic-based video from the Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance, Dr. Gregory K. Michaelson, Ph.D., P.E. (Co-Director, SSSBA Bridge Technology Center & Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering at Marshall University) discusses the basics of fatigue and how it affects short span steel bridge design. For more information, please see https://www.shortspansteelbridges.org
Leading a Grassroots Movement for Greater Engineering Diversity
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure's editorial director, interviewed Frances Yarbrough, civil engineer and director of the SeamonWhiteside (SW+) Charlotte office, via webcam.
Podcast from Esri UC 2024: David Wright, GIS Manager, City of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) David Wright, GIS Manager, City of Atlanta, Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Podcast from Esri UC 2024: Jennifer Bauer, Geo-data Scientist, U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory
National Energy Technology Laboratory Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Pipeline Route Planning Database Jennifer Bauer, Geo-data Scientist, U.S. Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory
Podcast from Esri UC 2024: Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District
Greater Salt Lake Municipal Services District (MSD) Marie Schleicher, GIS Analyst (left) Matthew Starley, Long Range Planner (middle) James Burton, Senior GIS Analyst (right) Additional Links MSD: https://bit.ly/msd-technology Magna’s Historic District Revival: https://bit.ly/48IjHCM
Video: The 2024 America's Transportation Awards | NASTO Region
Transportation infrastructure plays a significant role in everyone’s life – getting us to our jobs and connecting communities – creating the quality of life that has come to define our nation. America’s best transportation projects make a difference for the people and businesses who use them. AASHTO, AAA and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce each year recognize the projects and programs that make their communities better places to live, work and play. The awards focus on improving safety and drivi...
Video: NDOT Pave-A-Thon I-15
Get ready for a major roadway transformation near the Las Vegas resort corridor as we embark on a marathon repaving operation between Flamingo and Warm Springs roads. This project will involve full directional closures over consecutive weekends, starting later this month. During the first phase, northbound lanes will be closed from July 26 to July 29, followed by the closure of southbound lanes from August 2 to August 5. These closures are necessary to ensure the safety and efficiency of the...
Podcast from Esri UC 2024: Amy Bunszel, Executive Vice President, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions, Autodesk
Amy Bunszel Executive Vice President, Architecture, Engineering and Construction Solutions
Video: Nevada DOT Brightline West Ground Breaking
The Nevada Department of Transportation released a video of the ground breaking ceremony for the 218-mile-long Brightline West high speed rail project that will operate between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.