Photos show a home in Napa under construction (above) and a completed fire-resistant home (below), both built with RSG’s resilient panel building system. Smarter materials and fire-conscious design offer a path to long-term resilience When the Tubbs…
Progressive Design-Build Delivers a High-Risk, High-Reward Bioenergy Facility
Stantec used Oculus 3D augmented-reality headsets to convey design and operation details to owners and facility managers. The $271 million Piscataway…
Aging Infrastructure and Climate Risks: The Urgent Need for More Modern Monitoring and Assessments
Satellite-based assessment of the Edenville Dam (conducted post-catastrophe) identified deformation clusters at the eventual breach area that were showing…
Unlocking Curbside Potential: A Guide for Engineers on Modern Curb Management
As cities grow denser and demand for curbside space rises, the need for efficient, data-driven curbside management has become critical. For engineers working across infrastructure—from transportation and water to land development—this shift opens doors…
Ocean Pavilion at Seattle Aquarium Showcases Design and Human Experience
Following removal of the Alaska Way Viaduct, Seattle’s Waterfront has been reimagined as a vibrant promenade stretching across the city. At the water’s edge, the Seattle Aquarium’s new Ocean Pavilion offers a glimpse of aquatic life at the far reaches…
Expanding Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport: A blend of modular and traditional construction leads to an ambitious renovation
The long-awaited expansion of Concourse D at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is a combination of modular and traditional construction. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, renowned as the world’s busiest airport, embarked…
Twists, Turns and Turbines: How Complete 540 (R-2828) Is Keeping Raleigh Rolling
A turbine-style interchange connects I-40, Toll N.C. 540 and I-42. (SkySite Images) “Cities have the capability of providing something for everybody, only because, and only when, they are created by everybody.” – Jane Jacobs (author, The Death and…
Building Bridges and Reefs: Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge’s Environmental Legacy in the Potomac River
The old Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge stood as both a testament to the past and a source of frustration for commuters. Since the late 2000s, the bridge earned notoriety for experiencing substantial traffic congestion, made worse by its design and the surge…
Innovative Steel Solutions Help Revitalize Gund Hall
Steel was used to strengthen and modernize Gund Hall’s existing structure, allowing for necessary upgrades without compromising the integrity of the original 1972 design. Since its completion in 1972, Gund Hall has stood as an architectural landmark on Harvard’s…
Will Tall Building Boon Continue? Mixed Uses, Infrastructure Hold Keys
The Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is the second-tallest building in the world at 679 meters. (Credit: Fender Katsalidis Architects) This article appeared originally on ASCE’s Civil Engineering Source. Tall building projects have expanded over…
