ACEC Calls for Action on Engineering Shortage
ACEC asks Biden Administration to prioritize engineers designing America’s infrastructure with changes to employment-based visa programs. WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, American Council of Engineering Companies President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr sent a letter to President Biden urging action on workforce issues impacting the engineering and design services industry. In the letter, ACEC raised the alarm that America doesn't have enough engineers to do the important work called for in the...
Vectorworks, Inc. to Host Open House on April 19
Registration Now Open for Virtual Event Available to Customers Around the Globe. Columbia, MD (March 20, 2023)—Global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. will virtually host its third Open House on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. This free global event is designed for customers in the architecture, interiors, landscape architecture and entertainment design industries to connect face-to-face with the Vectorworks team. Customers can dive into new and improved features and gain in...
Video: Salesforce Tower Chicago Case Study: Aeos
Salesforce Tower Chicago, the 60-story modern landmark that anchors Wolf Point, sits adjacent to the historic Merchandise Mart, once the largest building in the world.
Extensive Planning Leads to More Grants, Better Research
Todd Danielson, Informed Infrastructure's editorial director, interviewed Dr. Sarah Orton, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Missouri College of Engineering, via webcam.
Locana Debuts Winter Release of Lemur, Providing Enhanced Mobile Access to Geospatial Information Systems
Latest Release Features Additional Esri, Salesforce, and iPhone Integration, Security and Support Greenwood Village, Colo. - Locana, an international leader in spatial technology previously known as Critigen, announced its winter 2021/2022 release of Lemur, enterprise‐grade mobile software that provides mobile workers zero‐training access to an organization’s existing geospatial information system. By delivering an intuitive, robust geospatial toolset, Lemur reduces time wasted finding...
Decade Long Voter Support for Transportation Investment Continues with Nov. 2 Election Results
WASHINGTON— Voters in 17 states Nov. 2 approved 89 percent of 275 state and local ballot initiatives aimed at boosting transportation investment. The results of 35 other measures are still pending. The American Road & Transportation Builders Association’s Transportation Investment Advocacy Center (ARTBA-TIAC) estimates the 244 preliminarily approved measures will generate $6.9 billion in one-time and recurring revenue for transportation projects. “While the U.S. House of Representatives...
August 2021 Trends
In this section, Informed Infrastructure compiles infographics from trusted sources that reveal insight on infrastructure spending. We also compile some of the top infrastructure stories that shouldn’t be missed. For ongoing news coverage, turn to Informed Infrastructure online (www.informedinfrastructure.com), our Twitter feed (@IInfrastructure) and our weekly e-newsletter. USDOT Awards Nearly $1B In INFRA Grants Across 18 States The U.S Department of Transportation (USDOT) plans to award...
Margaret Newman and John Bachmann join Stantec’s Urban Places
Key hires will grow urban planning and smart cities practice in New York City, Washington, D.C. areas NEW YORK, NY - NYSE, TSX:STN Global integrated design firm Stantec has hired industry veterans Margaret Newman and John Bachmann to lead its growing Urban Places practice in the New York City and Washington, D.C. areas. The two additions bolster the firm’s capabilities in smart infrastructure, designing livable communities, and mobility, bringing decades of experience in North America and...
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...
America’s Engineering Industry Urges Passage of the INVEST in America Act
Washington, DC - This week, the House will vote on the INVEST in America Act. The American Council of Engineering Companies urges its swift and bipartisan passage by the House. ACEC President and CEO Linda Bauer Darr released the following statement in advance of the vote: "With the inclusion of drinking water and wastewater legislation, the INVEST in America Act represents a historic five-year $715 billion investment in America’s future that will empower the engineering industry to design...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
Santa Barbara County North Branch Jail Expansion
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