The U.S. Must Adapt Its Water-Management Approach to Climate Change
The strength of a pipe system consists of a combination of the pipe itself and the backfill envelope. Proper construction maximizes the drainage capabilities designed into the pipe by maintaining alignment and load-carrying ability. Climate change is one of the most-critical challenges facing our environment, communities and global economies. It’s an especially challenging time for cities as they look to adopt sustainable-development practices to protect natural resources, while also gra...
Award-Winning Adaptive Reuse: Tishman Speyer Transforms Morgan North, Formerly the Largest USPS Distribution Center in New York City
Morgan North, the expansive, 645,000-square-foot redevelopment of what was once New York City’s largest postal distribution center into a multi-use, sustainable property housing creative office space, a multilevel rooftop park and street-level retail, won the 2024 NYCxDESIGN Award in the Outdoor Space category. Erected in 1933, Morgan North’s site originally served as a railyard for the Hudson River Railroad and then as a U.S. Post Office distribution center. Rail tracks previously...
New Charlotte Water Facility Meets Stringent Standards
The Stowe RWRRF will serve western Mecklenburg County and municipalities across the river in eastern Gaston County. This interlocal partnership will transform the way the region’s water resources are managed, creating a more sustainable future. (CLTWate) According to Nicole Bartlett, Charlotte Water (CLTWater) engineering division manager, new federal environmental requirements to meet more-stringent nutrient levels required upgrades to the existing wastewater treatment plants in Charlotte’...
Beyond The Muck And The Mud: The Evolution of Precision, Visibility for Underwater Endeavors
Contractors used Trimble hardware and software to track the position and motion of the machines as well as display to operators the position of their tools underwater for the cleanup of New York’s iconic Tappan Zee bridge. From dredging navigable waterways to deconstructing underwater structures, working in conditions with limited or no visibility has long been one of construction’s most complex and costly tasks. Add in the potential for strong currents, murky waters, human risk and the nee...
Unlocking AI’s Potential to Advance Data Capture: The Role of Partnerships and Pilots
Pilots are an essential tool for uncovering the true value of a use case, providing a low-risk environment to test new technologies or workflows before committing to full-scale implementation. By running a pilot, organizations can validate assumptions, identify potential challenges and gauge the effectiveness of a solution in real-world conditions. This hands-on approach allows businesses to gather valuable insights, refine processes and measure tangible outcomes, ensuring that any investment in...
Music City Makeover: New Equalization Facility Helps Nashville Wrestle with Water Overflows
Long-time residents of Nashville still reel when remembering the flooding that occurred during the weekend of May 1-2, 2010, when 13.57 inches of rain was measured in a 36-hour period. The two-day rainfall total doubled the previous 48-hour rainfall record, and the human and financial consequences proved devastating. The storm killed 11 people in the Nashville area, including one victim whose body was found nearly five months after the flood. Nearly 11,000 properties were damaged or destroyed...
Building for the Future: Sustainable and Resilient Designs with Lower-Carbon Concrete
(Image Credit: Portland Cement Association) Florida’s unique environmental challenges, including its vulnerability to hurricanes, rising sea levels and extreme weather, highlight the need for sustainable and resilient building designs. As coastal urbanization grows and climate concerns escalate, there’s increasing pressure on architects and developers to implement materials and methods that ensure long-term durability while reducing environmental impact. Concrete, especially when spe...
Innovating the Skies: Miami International Airport’s Journey to Smart Airport 2.0
Airports play a vital role in economic growth, enabling trade, tourism and connectivity of communities across the United States. According to Airports Council International-North America, U.S. airports support more than 11.5 million jobs with a payroll of more than $428 billion. As they adapt to the evolving needs of passengers, airlines, businesses and society, airports are undergoing a significant transformation to enhance their services and operations. Technological advancements are be...
How Technology Is Reshaping Solar-Panel Infrastructure
The Indianapolis International Airport is home to the largest airport-based solar farm in the world. The area in green shows the solar farm. Solar power presents undeniable potential for sustainability, affordability and energy, and its global ascent shows no signs of slowing down. A technological revolution is underway, fueled by innovations that promise to fundamentally reshape the landscape. Solar infrastructure—once a nebulous goal of environmentalists—now offers a viable alternative t...
Raising Charleston’s Low Battery Seawall to Stem the Tide of Rising Sea Levels
A photo shows in-progress construction to raise the height of the Low Battery seawall in Charleston, S.C., by approximately 2 feet with options to extend the front part of the wall even higher to better accommodate the U.S. Army Corps’ vulnerability study of sea level in the area. A $64 million seawall improvement project in Charleston, S.C., has been designed and constructed to provide a line of defense against rising sea levels. According to the NASA Sea Level Change Portal—which provide...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
February Issue 2026
