In a new report that starkly highlights the risk to workers as well as motorists in highway work zones, 44 percent of roadway contractors said vehicles had crashed into their construction sites in the past year, for a 13 percent jump from 2016 and including…
Haven Plaza Square LLC, Association of New York Catholic Homes, New York Institute for Human Development, CTA Architects, and The Wavecrest Management Team Break Ground for a New Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure Building and Other Upgrades at Manhattan’s Haven Plaza Affordable Housing Complex
Despite its utilitarian function, CTA Architects designed the new $9.89 million Haven Plaza Resiliency Building to be visually attractive by incorporating…
Long Island Rail Road Builds an Award-Winning New Bridge
The Long Island Rail Road Company (LIRR) was chartered in 1834, and is one of the few railroads that survived as an intact company from its original charter…
The Future of Transport is Magnetic
In advance of a CWIEME Berlin seminar, project leaders from two prestigious universities reveal their exciting experiences in developing magnetically-propelled transit pods for the SpaceX Hyperloop. The idea of creating new high-speed mass transit systems…
Engineered Solutions: New San Francisco 49ers Stadium Scores Big with BioMod® Stormwater Management System
Sponsored By: A large construction project such as a major-league sports stadium can include significant expanses of runoff-generating hardscape. A venue capable of seating nearly 70,000 people requires large parking areas…
Americans Concerned that Delayed Repairs to Nation’s Roads and Bridges Affecting Travel Safety and Congestion
NEW YORK – As the country hits the road for the long Memorial Day weekend, the latest HNTB America THINKS survey brings new urgency to the nation’s infrastructure debate, finding most Americans have safety concerns when driving on its roads and bridges.…
Renewable Energy Employs 9.8 Million People Worldwide, New IRENA Report Finds
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E — More than 9.8 million people were employed in the renewable energy sector in 2016, according to a new report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2017, released at IRENA’s…
Better Buildings Challenge Partners Save $1.9 Billion, 18 Achieve their Portfolio-Wide Goal this Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the energy-efficiency progress made by the 345 leading public and private sector organizations in the Better Buildings Challenge. These efforts have led to a combined 240 trillion…
Zurich North America Participates in “Infrastructure Week 2017” Activities – Joins Conversation with New Webpage, White Paper and Panel Appearance
Schaumburg, IL - Zurich North America has launched a webpage dedicated to the Challenges of our Nation’s Aging Infrastructure as part of its participation in “Infrastructure Week 2017.” Infrastructure Week is a national week of events, education and…
