Now More Than Ever, America Needs Design-Build
WASHINGTON - As our nation considers a historic infrastructure investment and stimulus package, America's design-build teams must prepare for the post-COVID economic recovery. Just as they did in the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Owners will look for qualified design-builders to deliver innovative and resilient projects on time and within budget. The 2021 Design-Build Conference & Expo is perfectly timed to provide the nation's only targeted Design-Build Done Right® education,...
HDR Expands Capabilities of its Proprietary Zero Emissions Fleet Optimization and Feasibility Modeling Tool
OMAHA, Neb. — HDR has upgraded its proprietary Zero+ Fleet Optimization and Feasibility Modeling Tool to evaluate all manner of fleets more precisely. The upgraded tool will better serve fleet owners making zero emissions transitions, with detailed analysis of power consumption and vehicle capabilities. Working with international research and development consultant Mitacs and the globally recognized University of Toronto, HDR integrated greenhouse gas emissions as an output capability and add...
FHWA Accepting Applications for Accelerated Innovative Deployment Grants
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced that up to $10 million in grants will be made available through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FHWA’s Accelerated Innovation Deployment (AID) Demonstration Program. The funds are used to promote the deployment of proven innovations that can deliver road and bridge projects more cost-effectively among state, local and Tribal governments. “Using innovative tools and techniques...
Tokyo 2020 goes for net zero emissions, adapts to a changing climate
© IOC/Matthew Jordan Smith Lausanne, Switzerland – From heatwaves to unreliable snow and tropical storms, the consequences of climate change are becoming more tangible all around the world. Sporting events must adapt to the impacts of climate disruption, and the Olympic Games are no exception. The primary concern in this respect for the organisers of Tokyo 2020 is to mitigate the impacts of high city temperatures on athletes, volunteers and officials. In parallel, they are also lookin...
New U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia Achieves LEED® Gold Certification
In recognition of the Department’s commitment to environmental leadership and sustainable design, the new U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council. The U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED green building program certifies the design, construction, maintenance and operations of high-performance, sustainable projects and communities around the world. The new Embassy, constructe...
Record order intake and revenues
Nacka, Sweden, July 16, 2021: Mats Rahmström, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group, comments on the report for Q2 that was released today. “Last year the second quarter was heavily impacted by the pandemic and in comparison, the customer demand and the Group’s order intake increased significantly”, said Mats Rahmström. “But also compared with the previous quarter the order intake grew to an all-time record level”. The order growth compared with last quarter was primarily driven by i...
RIDOT Reopens Manville Bridge Over the Blackstone River in Lincoln and Cumberland
Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. joined with state and local leaders today to celebrate the reopening of the Manville Bridge, an important link for residents and business in the villages of Manville and Cumberland Hill on either side of the Blackstone River. The bridge carries Manville Hill Road over the river as well as the Blackstone River Bikeway and the Providence & Worcester Railroad between...
Hexagon expands its smart digital reality capabilities with the acquisition of Immersal
Hexagon AB, a global leader in digital reality solutions, today announced the acquisition of Immersal Oy, a pioneer and leading innovator of spatial mapping and visual positioning solutions used to produce augmented reality (AR) applications. AR applications enhance real-world experiences by augmenting a user’s visual perception with the display of digital content in the physical world. AR’s ability to weave context-specific, 3D information into physical spaces provides endless opportunities...
LAND FILL OR STORMWATER DETENTION?
The Choice is Obvious According to This P. E. Many times, a site will need to be drastically excavated and sculptured to meet the building requirements. This naturally includes leveling but also importing soil to fill voids. Grooming the site can be used to great advantage to meet the continuing importance of controlling water flow and quality according to Bill Shelton, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer at ZMM Architects & Engineers (Blacksburg, VA).Primarily focused on projects in Virginia, Shelton...
Building Connections, Perkins Eastman and VIA Architecture Merge
Metrotown SkyTrain Station Renovation in Burnaby, British Columbia, was designed by VIA Architecture. Image courtesy Ed White Photography Expanding services in infrastructure, urban planning, and market housing to better serve clients New York, NY - Perkins Eastman and VIA Architecture are pleased to announce their recent merger on July 1, 2021. The union of these two storied firms will connect the distinguished professionals, culture, and values of both. A global architecture and desi...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
