Wastewater survey tracks COVID-19 Delta variant in Reno/Sparks
Post-doctoral researcher Lin Li in the College of Engineering, processing samples in the lab, is part of the group conducting environmental surveillance of wastewater for SARS-CoV-2 virus in the Truckee Meadows. University of Nevada, Reno, Sparks and Washoe County continue research, surveillance RENO/SPARKS, Nevada – The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant has been successfully identified and tracked in Truckee Meadows wastewater since June 2021, establishing the monitoring...
IDA and Stantec release Urban Place Management Playbook for Post-Pandemic Growth
Report outlines framework for futures of downtowns and center cities across the U.S. and Canada WASHINGTON, DC — The International Downtown Association (IDA) and Stantec's Urban Places have partnered to release a new report highlighting evidence-based approaches for urban districts navigating the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. Building on Recovery for Urban Place Management features case studies of IDA member organizations, offering recommendations and detailing results for downt...
MBH Architects Completes New Laboratory for COVID-19 Vaccine Research
MBC BioLabs at 930 Brittan; Credit: Tyler Chartier MBH Architects began the initial design phase for 930 Brittan Avenue in 2017. The development—which consisted of three warehouses that were renovated and combined into a single facility—now includes a new ground-up three-story addition. The design objective was for the space to be colorful and lively, furnished with fun yet durable materials that would meet day-to-day researcher needs and welcome potential investors into an inviting space....
Breaking Down State DOT COVID-19 Relief Funding
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently analyzed the $10 billion in emergency aid provided to state departments of transportation as part of the $900 billion COVID-19 relief measure signed into law on December 27 along with the appropriations package for all of fiscal year 2021. [Above photo by the West Virginia DOT.] That analysis – conducted by AASHTO’s transportation policy team – noted that of the $10 billion in direct funding assistance for COVI...
U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Additional Administrative Relief for Transit Agencies During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
WASHINGTON – In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced additional actions to improve access to grant funding and provide relief from certain regulatory and administrative requirements. Specifically, FTA will extend access to emergency relief funding for operations and allow more time for transit agencies to meet regulatory requirements for the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP),...
Video: The Role of Governments, Policy-Makers and Finance in Building Green Infrastructure
Covid-19 has dramatically shifted how we view sustainability and climate change challenges, particularly with regards to infrastructure. In partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid, OMFIF convenes a panel discussion on the role of government and policy makers in building green infrastructure as well as the latest financing opportunities and trends. This event is in partnership with the British Embassy in Madrid and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom.
Populous Survey Shows Travelers Are Ready to Return to the Airport, With Proper Protection
Survey Data Points to Achievable Solutions for Airports Around the Globe Kansas City, MO – Global design firm Populous, with Qualtrics, has released the results of a national survey that can help owners and operators of airports understand how COVID-19 has influenced passengers’ expectations and fears during travel. With responses from nearly 2,200 people age 18+ who have taken at least five trips over the last 18 months for business or leisure, the survey revealed data and potential...
Stantec, with Northeastern University, supports City of Somerville in early COVID-19 detection
Innovative wastewater testing program will help city officials identify potential outbreaks up to two weeks faster Somerville, MA- TSX, NYSE: STNL: Leading global design firm Stantec has partnered with Northeastern University and the City of Somerville, located two miles north of Boston, on a neighborhood-level COVID-19 wastewater testing program focused on early detection and intervention. The program provides city officials with a more real-time understanding of COVID-19 infection tren...
Thornton Tomasetti releases 'Healthy Reentry' free software to aid safe office return
Open Source App Provides Customizable Health Reporting And Contract Tracing Capabilities New York, NY – Thornton Tomasetti has open sourced its proprietary Healthy Reentry (HR) application for health monitoring and contract tracing. Designed to facilitate the safe return of employees to the workplace, the web-based solution can be customized to meet the needs of large and small companies while protecting the privacy of staff. Healthy Reentry enables employees to record their health s...
CDC Says Public Transit Passengers, Operators Should Wear Masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued a “strong recommendation” for public transportation passengers and transit operators alike to wear masks in order to prevent spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. [Above photo by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.] The agency said passengers on “public conveyances” – such as airplanes, ships, ferries, trains, subways, buses, taxis, ride-shares – should follow its mask-wearing recommendation, as well as the operators...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
