Change Leader: Special Economic Zones Provide Global Opportunities
These profiles are based on interviews, and the opinions and statements are those of the subject and are not necessarily shared or endorsed by this publication. Thibault Serlet is co-founder and chief of research of the Adrianople Group, creators of the Open Zone Map. This particular webcam interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can view a video of the full interview at the top of this page or by visiting bit.ly/3I0EHI1....
From the Editor: Engineers’ Concerns Have Only Multiplied Since the Pandemic
Two years ago, I asked the following question in the February 2020 issue of Informed Infrastructure: “How will engineers respond to alternative energy sources, global warming, dwindling water supplies, deteriorating infrastructure and any number of future demands? What will we as engineers do in this next decade that will make a positive impact on our way of life and environment?” This was just before the pandemic officially arrived; I didn’t know we would also have to deal with that. During t...
ReEngineering the Engineer: Do You Hear What I Mean?
We’re working on a project that involves the demolition of a multi-story existing building with new construction going back in its place. The programming of the new building requires elevator shafts adjacent to the building that remains. Not only will there be an existing basement wall that remains, but construction of the new elevators requires a 5-foot undercut for the elevator pits, plus another 4 feet for a mat foundation. And (of course) the basement walls to remain are braced by the buildi...
Thoughts From Engineers: The Elusive Plea of COP26
I’ll confess I’m probably more fixated than most on climate-related news. When the media began to post updates on the progress of the United Nation’s 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Scotland in early November 2021, I was ready to see the “points” roll in. I was rooting for the underdog: the team of international players I hoped would show extraordinary grit, resolve and strategy to drum up financial resources, brawn, brain and, above all, the willpower to slay the climate “beast”—or at...
Executive Corner: Five Takeaways on 2021 A/E M&A Activity
The Great Consolidation? The Great Realignment? Whatever term you want to call it, by all accounts 2021 was a record-breaking year for A/E M&A activity. Emboldened leaders embraced and adapted all that was thrown at them—from mobilizing staff back to familiar office settings, managing a red-hot hiring and retention climate, and patiently waiting for a game-changer infrastructure package—all while deftly scooping up firms left and right and positioning themselves for a new era. One could argue ou...
Engineering Your Career: Quick Guide On Writing a Structural Engineer Resume
Engineering has become one of the most sought-after fields in the workforce, and the construction industry makes good use of structural engineers and their work. According to NewEngineer, structural engineering has and always will be in demand, because structural engineers are always needed to ensure buildings and other structures are safe for the public. So if you’re looking to obtain a job as a structural engineer, you’ll need to construct a winning resume. This column will discuss the follow...
One Hundred Above the Park: A New St. Louis Landmark
One Hundred Above the Park’s architecture has made it one of the most notable buildings in St. Louis, with views of Forest Park to the west and the Gateway Arch to the east. (Sam Fentress, courtesy of Clayco) Rising 36 stories above the Central West End neighborhood of St. Louis, a strikingly modern apartment tower called One Hundred Above the Park has become the city’s newest landmark. Completed in 2020 and designed by Studio Gang (www.studiogang.com), an internationally acclai...
Making the Move to Reclaim Water: Extensive Rehabilitation of Arizona Facility Demonstrates Need to Reuse Water to Meet Increasing Demand
Florida began widespread use of reclaimed water in the mid 1960s, becoming one of the first states to begin using reclaimed water for agricultural purposes, and more communities have adopted use of the technology through time. Estimates vary, but the National Academy of Sciences claims water reuse amounts to less than 1 percent of total water usage in the United States; the General Accounting Office reports 36 states use reclaimed water. Those statistics, however, are just the tip of the r...
Data Centers Provide Unique Circumstances and Challenges for Stormwater Detention
Todd Danielson, editorial director of Informed Infrastructure, interviews via webcam Glen Payton, P.E., CPSWQ, Stormwater Consultant for Contech Engineered Solutions; and Kim Rich, P.E., Engineering Manager for Contech’s East Stormwater Division.
Special Economic Zones Provide Global Opportunities
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure's editorial director, interviewed Thibault Serlet, co-founder and chief of research of the Adrianople Group, creators of the Open Zone Map, via webcam.
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
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