New Guides for Landscape Architects Offer Practical Steps to Achieve Zero Emissions by 2040
“Large pieces of concrete were carefully tagged and salvaged from the loading dock for repurposing within the Birch Grove and gabion walls. A 100 percent native Piedmont Region planting palette was used.” ASLA 2021 Professional General Design Honor Award. Atlanta Diaries, Atlanta, Georgia. Perkins&Will / Sahar Coston-Hardy ASLA releases three new resources that cover how to decarbonize landscape architecture project specifications, the design process, and navigate environmental product data....
WSP Congratulates NCTA on Opening Complete 540 Phase 1 Project in North Carolina
WSP was the prime designer for a section of roadway in this phase, supporting planned economic growth and improved mobility of the greater Raleigh area. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA — The first phase of the Complete 540 extension of North Carolina’s Triangle Expressway is officially open, with the North Carolina Turnpike Authority (NCTA) opening the new highway to traffic at 6 a.m. on Sept. 24. WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services firm, teamed with Lane-Blythe...
ASCE Statement on Devastating Impacts of Hurricane Helene
The following is a statement by Marsia Geldert-Murphey, P.E., President, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): WASHINGTON, DC. – We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life across six states, in addition to the immeasurable damages caused by Hurricane Helene throughout the Southeast this past week. Hundreds of communities are without power. Citizens cannot move safely from one place to another. And in its wake, the storm has left many without drinking water and sewage services. As...
INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Sends $62 Billion to States from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for America’s Infrastructure
The fourth year of funding under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides funding to all 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico for infrastructure improvements WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced $62 billion in Fiscal Year 2025 funding for 12 formula programs that invest in the nation’s infrastructure. These investments from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law are...
Bridge Fabrication Expert Selected for 2025 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award
CHICAGO - Ronnie Medlock, PE, of High Steel Structures, LLC, has been selected to receive the American Institute of Steel Construction's 2025 T.R. Higgins Lectureship Award for his contributions to the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Welding Reference Manual. “Simply put, Ronnie Medlock is an icon within the bridge fabrication and construction world, and the impact of his contributions to the standards that guide the industry cannot be overstated. Ronnie Medlock has changed the way br...
Nucor’s Zach Moon Joins AISC Board of Directors
CHICAGO - Nucor Corporation Vice President and General Manager Zach Moon has been elected to the American Institute of Steel Construction’s Board of Directors. “We're pleased to have Zach as the newest member of our Board of Directors,” said AISC President Charles J. Carter, SE, PE, PhD. “His background and experience make him a great fit, and he'll enhance the breadth and depth of the group.” Moon started at Nucor in 1998, as a caster inspector, and has been with the company since then. I...
Great Lakes Water Authority Partners with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Regional Flood Mitigation Study
Partnership will study flooding problems across southeast Michigan and formulate alternatives to reduce flood risk Initial funding for the study ($500,000) is contained in federal appropriations for fiscal year 2024 and funding for fiscal year 2025 is pending Congressional approval; GLWA will provide a 50/50 match with in-kind-services to complete the study Study kicked off with three-day technical planning charrette attended by key regional partners to establish the project’s broad goals...
Western Specialty Contractors Restores Terrace at Mondial River West Apartments in Chicago, IL
(Chicago, IL) Western Specialty Contractors – Chicago Masonry Branch recently waterproofed and restored a terrace at Mondial River West luxury apartments in Chicago, IL. Located at 910 W Huron Street, the 15-story apartment complex was built in 2009 and has 141 units. Western was contacted by property management firm Willow Bridge Property Company to restore a private terrace shared by three units that was leaking due to failing waterproofing. In the winter, freeze and thaw cycles can caus...
Michiganders Recognized for Asset Management Excellence at State’s First-Ever 2024 Integrated Infrastructure Conference
MIC Chairperson, Palencia Mobley, presenting John Weiss with the Asset Management Ambassador Award Individuals and agencies demonstrating excellence in infrastructure asset management were recognized at the state’s first-ever 2024 Integrated Infrastructure Conference in Grand Rapids, held Aug. 13 and 14 at the L.V. Eberhard Center at Grand Valley State University. Hosted in partnership with the Michigan Infrastructure Council, Transportation Asset Management Council (TAMC) and the Water...
Soleno Strengthens Position as Leader in Water Management
SARATOGA, N.Y. September 26, 2024 – Soleno, a leader in water management based in Canada, announced the opening of its first U.S. factory in Saratoga Springs, New York. This milestone confirms the company’s momentum and determination to offer sustainable solutions that address the aging water management infrastructure in North America. The Saratoga Springs facility will initially focus on manufacturing the KUSTOMFLO line of highperformance pipes for the U.S. market. Operating seven days a wee...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
