We Need to Modernize our Infrastructure Now
U.S. Chamber of Commerce CEO Tom Donohue on why we need to modernize our infrastructure now: Modernizing America’s infrastructure could fundamentally improve our economy, our competitiveness, and our quality of life—not to mention create millions of good-paying jobs. The Chamber has offered a four-point infrastructure plan: -We want to raise the federal fuel user fee by 25 cents. -We should encourage more private investment. -We need to streamline the permitting process. -And we w...
3D-Printed Vehicles and the Evolution of Transportation
Technology is moving the evolution of transportation at a faster and faster pace and Jay Rodgers, CEO and Co-founder of LM Industries is at the forefront. According to the company’s website LM Industries debuted the world’s first 3D-printed car. Today LM is manufacturing Olli—a low speed, autonomous, electric, cognitive shuttle. In this AASHTO Transportation TV video, Rodgers delivers a T-Talk titled: Mobility Revolution at the AASHTO Annual Meeting in Atlanta in Sept. 2018.
See How Termites Inspired a Building That Can Cool Itself
How do you cool a building without air conditioning? Using an approach called biomimicry, see how architect Mick Pearce harnessed the ingenuity of termites to design a natural cooling system for the largest commercial building in Zimbabwe. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo...
City of Malibu Completes New Water Treatment/Water Recycling Facility
This video outlines the path incoming water takes to become treated recycled water for irrigation. Learn more at MalibuCity.org/CCWTF
HNTB Elevates Design with HD Aerial Imagery
Today's best proposals rely on fresh 2D & 3D aerial images. Communicate confidently and keep clients, stakeholders, and project managers on the same page. Watch this video to see how an engineering firm is enhancing design with current HD aerial maps.
Video: Idaho Transportation Department Summary
The second half of 2018 has been a very busy time around the Idaho Transportation Department, highlighted by some important milestones around the state. This video also takes a closer look at ITD's bridge inspection program from Twin Falls iconic Perrine Bridge.
Video: 301L vs 304 Stainless Steel
Joe Evans with SPX Cooling Technologies discusses the advantages of using 301L stainless steel.
Wastewater Treatment and Reuse
Genesis Water Technologies municipal wastewater treatment system solutions for centralized and decentralized wastewater treatment for communities, towns, and cities.
Video: National Contest Selects Two State DOT Projects
For eleven straight years the America's Transportation Awards competition sponsored by AASHTO, Socrata, AAA and the US Chamber of Commerce has showcased the very best transportation projects in nation. This video highlights the 2018 competition which attracted 79 project nominations from 35 state DOTs. 12 projects earned the right to compete for the grand prize and the Socrata People's Choice Award. The top two prizes and $10,000 cash awards—to be given to a charity or transportation-related sch...
Video: New Champlain Cable-Stayed Bridge
Our web series "Inside the giant" continues and this time, we talk about the Cable-Stayed Bridge and the installation of the main span segments and stays. The Cable-Stayed bridge is the signature element of the bridge and gives the structure a modern and uncluttered elegance. Frédéric Guitard, Area Manager, and Antonio Caracena, Superstructure Engineer, explain the challenges faced in the course of these complex operations