Queen’s researcher develops new sensor which provides early warning of bridge damage
A new prototype sensor that provides an early warning signal if a bridge is at risk of scour – the number one cause of bridge collapse globally – has been developed by a Queen’s University Belfast researcher. Scour is erosion of riverbeds and banks, which can cause major bridge structural failure problems. Dr Myra Lydon has been working on a sensor since last year to tackle the problem. An initial prototype senor has been developed in partnership with Somni Solutions Ltd and testing has now...
Better collaboration with subcontractors, improved change order management, and new insights into project risks feature in InEight’s Innovations Update
InEight enhances capabilities of its open, integrated platform of project management solutions with a range of subcontractor management features, enhanced change-order management and insightful risk-assessment processes. Scottsdale, Ariz. June 21, 2022 – InEight Inc., a global leader in construction project management software, has today announced the latest in its program of software innovations. This round’s enhancements enable greater, real-time collaboration with subcontractors, give both...
Ecolab unveils the Ecolab Global Intelligence Center to help companies enhance data-driven performance and sustainability
Ecolab Global Intelligence Center (EGIC) experts analyze data from IoT-connected systems to provide real-time monitoring and measurable results The EGIC aims to improve visibility and help customers achieve sustainability and productivity objectives Companies are adopting digital technologies to better manage performance and advance their productivity and sustainability goals. However, as businesses modernize operations with IoT-connected devices, they are producing a large amount of data....
Coventry University research engineer shares five helpful tips for women who want to succeed in engineering
Dr Lorena Caires Moreira Being fearless has helped Dr Lorena Caires Moreira forge a career in the male-dominated world of engineering – now the Coventry University researcher says it is one of her five top tips for future female engineers. Lorena has been working with engineering and technology for a decade and is a research fellow in Coventry University’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME), where she helps transform engineering problems into innovation op...
When it Comes to Safe and Sustainable Infrastructure, Better Won’t Arrive Out of the Blue
By Mike Schmidt, Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) director of industry communications MILWAUKEE – If you are not trying to do something different, are you really doing anything at all? It’s been almost eight years since the Georgia Legislature dedicated a stretch of highway in the southwestern part of the state to Ray C. Anderson, founder of Interface, the first company in the United States to introduce the carpet tile to the general public. Anderson was known for looking to do...
Structural Engineers of Illinois Special Award Winners
hicago, IL: Winners of the Structural Engineers Association of Illinois (SEAOI) 2022 Excellence in Structural Engineering Awards were announced at the 2022 Awards Celebration, held on June 16, 2022 at OnTour Brewing in Chicago, IL. This design competition takes place each year to recognize excellence in, and celebrate structural engineering. Awards were presented as follows: Jurors’ Favorite/Most Innovative: Cantilevered Work Platform at 730 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, by Gilsanz Murray...
USDOT Announces $8.4 Million in Grant Awards to Help Connect People to Health Care, Other Critical Services
The President's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law adds significant funding to transit pilot program WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced awards of approximately $8.4 million to 17 projects in 16 states to improve public transportation for underserved groups, with a focus on health and wellness. FTA's Innovative Coordinated Access & Mobility (ICAM) Pilot Program – which received millions more in funding from the President's Biparti...
CLAYCO FOUNDATION TO DONATE $150,000 AT SECOND ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FUND CELEBRATION
The Clayco Foundation’s Juneteenth Fund Advisory Committee will host a celebration on Saturday, June 18 in Chicago during which six nonprofits dedicated to raising awareness and advancing the causes of Black equality and inclusion will receive a $25,000 grant [CHICAGO] – The Clayco Foundation’s Juneteenth Fund Advisory Committee will host its second annual Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 18 at Fulton East located at 215 N. Peoria in Chicago’s bustling Fulton Market neighborhood. Even...
What’s New from Oldcastle Infrastructure @ ACE22: In-Site 360, Plus the Latest Solutions for Stormwater, Pipe & Precast, and Enclosures
(Atlanta, GA) – Oldcastle Infrastructure, the Atlanta-based industry leader in engineered building solutions, introduces the brand-new In-Site 360, a 3D tool showcasing Oldcastle Infrastructure’s integrated solutions in one setting and how they interact. The announcement coincides with the American Water Works Association ACE22 water conference, where Oldcastle Infrastructure is offering an exclusive look at the new feature. In-Site 360 takes viewers from a birds-eye view down directly into spa...
Hines and Columbia Development Group Celebrates Grand Opening of Fenton, First Vertically Integrated, Mixed-Use Destination in the Triad Area
Looking to create an exciting and lively mixed-use development while providing a “destination” experience, Hines and Columbia Development Group selected award-winning architecture and design firm NELSON Worldwide to bring its vision to life. Centrally located in the heart of Cary, North Carolina, Fenton is the first vertically integrated, mixed-use destination in the Triad area. The development consists of 250,000 square feet of specialty and experiential retail space, including a high-end movie...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
