Change Leader Full Interview: We Can’t Build Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Using Yesterday’s Technology
Balaji Sreenivasan is the founder, CEO and member of the board at Aurigo Software Technologies. V1 Media: Please briefly summarize your industry education, professional background and current role at Aurigo Software. Sreenivasan: I am the founder, chief executive officer and board member at Aurigo Software Technologies. I have played a critical role in shaping Aurigo to be a modern enterprise cloud software business that is helping infrastructure owners plan and build over $300 billion...
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From the Editor: Be Proud To Be a Civil Engineer
Through the years of writing this column, I’ve mentioned a few times the feeling an engineer may have (at least I have) of creating a project that has a lasting impact on society. I have asked you, the readers, to send some examples of projects you were proud to be part of. Some responses included work on the Brooklyn Bridge, rehabilitation of historic structures and designing amazing bridges over major waterways—all great projects I would’ve loved to work on. Humble Bragging Early in my caree...
Executive Corner: 2021 End of Summer Executive Outlook
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. We recently connected with two more CEOs to glean insights as to what they’re facing today. We asked how they’re handling office-reopening efforts, which client and business opportunities are emerging, and how the pandemic is shaping them as leaders. Gido: Tell us about FGM Architects and your capabilities and markets. Dz...
Thoughts From Engineers: Climate Report Issues Bleak Predictions
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the “Sixth Assessment Report” on the quantifiable science behind climate change on Aug. 7, 2021. Sponsored by the United Nations (UN), the report (found at bit.ly/3l4L4jQ) represents the collective effort of more than 200 climate scientists from around the globe who have used advanced analytical tools and complex models to develop the most-current assessment along with future projections. Since the report’s initial publication in 199...
Infrastructure Outlook: EPD: Green Goals with HSS
There’s a growing push for the building industry to reduce embodied carbon and greenhouse-gas emissions to slow global-warming effects. This is evident in the passing of the Buy Clean California Act (BCCA) requiring any projects entering contracts with the state of California use construction materials that fall under maximum embodied carbon thresholds. Those who don’t work in California may have breathed a sigh of relief, but this legislation has gained momentum in other states and potentially...
Transportation Troubleshooting: America Uses 50-Year-Old Guidelines To Inspect Bridges in 21st Century
Every government experiences a “feel good” moment upon announcing infrastructure spending plans. President Joe Biden’s proposed infrastructure budget, like previous infrastructure plans, includes significant funding for “transportation infrastructure” such as bridges. True enough, statistics point to an increasingly grave situation concerning the U.S. bridge network. The 2021 Bridge Condition Report produced by the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) states that accord...
Seattle-Tacoma International Modernizes, Expands North Satellite
This feature was co-produced with Airport Improvement magazine (airportimprovement.com). 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. Lance Lyttle The investment, however, was about more than adding operating space. Making sure the new facilities meet or exceed passenger expectations was equally i...
Steel Roof Deck Shows Off Its Curves in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall features a majestic, curved roof made up of type N roof deck. Imagine trying to design and build a structure that could stand out amid the glitzy, audacious Las Vegas skyline. That was the task assigned to the team behind the $989 million Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall expansion. The result is a big, bold, visually exciting addition to the city’s architecture. The project’s hallmark feature is a majestically curving, sloping roof inspired...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
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