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From the Editor: Be Proud To Be a Civil Engineer

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Column

Take pride in what you have accomplished, and then let others know what civil engineers do.

Executive Corner: 2021 End of Summer Executive Outlook

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Column

As the disruption of the COVID-19 virus continues to factor into everyday decisions, A/E leaders across the country continue to take on the challenges of running their firms.

Thoughts From Engineers: Climate Report Issues Bleak Predictions

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Column

Engineers are problem solvers by profession, but, in many respects, we are pioneers as well—now more than ever.

Infrastructure Outlook: EPD: Green Goals with HSS

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Column

There’s a growing push for the building industry to reduce embodied carbon and greenhouse-gas emissions to slow global-warming effects.

Transportation Troubleshooting: America Uses 50-Year-Old Guidelines To Inspect Bridges in 21st Century

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Column

The 2021 Bridge Condition Report produced by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) states that according to the latest federal data analysis, 220,000 bridges in the United States—36 percent of bridges in the country—need repair,…

Seattle-Tacoma International Modernizes, Expands North Satellite

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

In summer 2021, just as passengers returned in significant numbers, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) opened Phase 2 of its $710 million North Satellite modernization project, adding much-needed gates and square footage.

Steel Roof Deck Shows Off Its Curves in Las Vegas

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

Imagine trying to design and build a structure that could stand out amid the glitzy, audacious Las Vegas skyline.

Natural Disasters and Infrastructure Damage: How Innovative Technology Can Support Response

September 30, 2021 - in Articles, Feature, Featured

With wildfire and hurricane seasons lasting longer, state and local governments across the country have an opportunity to embrace technological innovation and transform the way they address increasingly common and severe weather events in an efficient and…