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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Staying A Step Ahead: Water Security Is Vital to City Building and Population Growth
Denver Water Construction Manager Doug Raitt has spent a lifetime around heavy civil infrastructure. Standing over the jobsite, he’s only one of many who are investing significantly to ensure vital water security to metro Denver for the long-term good of…
