Placido Domingo Opens Atkins-Designed Dubai Opera in the UAE
The Atkins-designed Dubai Opera opens with a sold out performance by Placido Domingo on 31 August 2016. Described in the international press as “the King of Opera,” “a true renaissance man in music” and “the greatest operatic artist of modern times”, Dubai Opera joins the world’s greatest venues as it welcomes this legendary star alongside Grammy Award winning soprano Ana Maria Martínez. The 2,000 seat Dubai Opera is set to be the centrepiece of the new Opera District at the heart of Downtown...
ACEEE Presents 2016 Champion of Energy Efficiency in Buildings Awards
Pacific Grove, California, August 24, 2016 : The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) presented three Champion of Energy Efficiency awards last night at its 19th biennial Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings. The awards recognize leadership and accomplishment in the energy efficiency field. Winners are selected based on demonstrated excellence in research and development, energy policy, implementation and deployment, buildings leadership, or lifetime achievement. Th...
The Man Who Saved the Skyscraper
In December 1965, the psychic Jeane Dixon made a prediction: Chicago’s John Hancock Center would come tumbling down. The astrologer and syndicated columnist had risen to fame after predicting the assassination of John F. Kennedy, and now she foresaw the demise of the Windy City’s newest, and soon-to-be tallest, skyscraper—before construction had even begun.When Dixon spoke out, crews had just broken ground on a plot of land north of Chicago’s main business district. Those involved may not have a...
From Roof to Foundation: Consult an Expert When Selecting Appropriate Waterproofing System for Any Structure
St. Louis, MO - Severe weather can cause extensive damage to a structure's roof, foundation, interior and more if not properly waterproofed. Waterproofing plays an extremely important role in protecting every aspect of a structure's construction. Knowing which waterproofing coverage to specify for a particular structure is more than just a science; it is an art form. Consulting with an experienced specialty contractor for the best waterproofing options available will ensure a quality job that...
CSU Health and Medical Center Tops Outs
Fort Collins, Colo. – The Colorado State University Health and Medical Center held a topping out celebration to recognize the halfway point of construction with the placement of the final structural steel beam. Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) and Bennett Wagner Grody Architects (BWG), as design-build partners, were selected to complete design and construction for the new $59 million facility on the Colorado State University (CSU) campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. The ceremonial beam,...
Marshall University Weisberg Complex Awarded LEED(R) Gold Level of Certification
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Marshall University announced today that its Arthur Weisberg Family Applied Engineering Complex has been awarded LEED® Gold level of certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. The Weisberg facility open...
Engineering the Olympic Games in Rio
On August 5, 2016, all eyes will be on Rio de Janeiro for the opening ceremonies of the summer Olympics. It will be three weeks of intense competition and inspiring performances from the world’s top athletes. As it draws near, we look at how the city is preparing to host this prestigious event, including the work of civil engineers who played a pivotal role in building the infrastructure and stadiums for the event. To learn more checkout the infographic below created by the New Jersey Institu...
Idaho Falls and Nampa Facilities Earn Top 25 Score for Quality in NPCA’s Plant Certification Program
IDAHO FALLS -- NAMPA, Idaho – Two Oldcastle Precast Idaho facilities, Idaho Falls and Nampa, received the 2015 Quality Merit Award for outstanding commitment to quality from the National Precast Concrete Association in recognition for scoring in the top 25 in their annual NPCA Plant Certification Program. Where about 400 plants participated, Idaho Falls and Nampa both scored in the top 25. This achievement ranks Oldcastle Precast’s Idaho Falls and Nampa plants in the top seven percent of all...
Skanska builds Women and Children’s Health Building in Delaware, USA, for USD 178M, about SEK 1.5 billion
Skanska has signed a contract to build the new Women and Children’s Health Building for Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, USA. The contract is worth USD 178M, about SEK 1.5 billion, which will be included in the order bookings for Skanska USA Building in the third quarter 2016. This 8-story, 36,000-square-meter expansion will include a replacement neonatal intensive-care unit, and the expansion of outpatient units, and lab, pharmacy and dietary clinical and logistical support...
Cardno Conducts First-of-its-Kind Study of Chinese Laminate Flooring
According to an independent Cardno study, although formaldehyde emissions from certain laminate flooring products may exceed the California emission standard when evaluated in enclosed test chambers, the use of these products are unlikely to result in acute health effects under real-world conditions. The research team purchased two laminate flooring products, both of which had been previously evaluated for a CBS News report last year. Both products were purchased from the same well-known nati...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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