Construction Climate Talks
Katherine Ibbotson, Carbon Planning Manager, Environment Agency, talks about the Environment Agency’s ‘ERIC’ Carbon Planning Tool.
Louvre Abu Dhabi Time-Lapse 2009-2017
Witness an Architectural Masterpiece being constructed with EarthCam’s New 4K Time-Lapse for Louvre Abu Dhabi EarthCam’s award-winning editors reviewed the more than 70,000 hours of archived footage and condensed them into a 4K cinematic time-lapse movie, curating the imagery of the entire 8 year construction process from start to finish in less than 3 minutes. “The Louvre Abu Dhabi is an epic architectural achievement and we are honored to have been the Time-Lapse technology provider for thi...
FHWA Every Day Counts 2017-18
Every Day Counts promotes technologies and practices that shorten the project delivery process, enhance safety and improve environmental sustainability. They range from paperless project delivery tools and building community connections to time-saving planning techniques and data-driven safety analysis. FHWA is working with transportation agencies to deploy the 11 new innovations in 2017 and 2018. Learn more: https://go.usa.gov/xRshP
Researchers Develop Earthquake-Resistant Concrete
A new seismic-resistant, fiber-reinforced concrete developed at the University of British Columbia will see its first real-life application this fall as part of the seismic retrofit of a Vancouver elementary school. For more on the story, visit: https://news.ubc.ca/2017/10/10/ubc-re...
Seoul Transforms Aging Overpass into Skygarden
Seoul Transforms Aging Overpass into Skygarden from V1 Media on Vimeo.Seoul has embraced a series of urban-planning projects to make public spaces more attractive to pedestrians. The latest is Seoullo 7017, an old highway overpass that has been converted into a garden in the sky. Much like New York City's Highline, the project has turned a hulking eyesore into green space for the public. Seoul's government built it, and the people came. More than 3 million pedestrians have visited the walkway...
Ready To Build: Susquehanna River Bridge
The Ready To Build campaign showcases five critical investments - including the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge - that are vital to the realization of a renewed, modern passenger rail system. Connecting Perryville and Havre de Grace, MD, the century-old Susquehanna River Rail Bridge is the longest moveable bridge on the NEC and major bottleneck. The two-track bridge will be replaced by two new high-level bridges with a total of four tracks, allowing for speeds up to 160 mph and eliminating the nee...
Bentley Systems Year in Infrastructure 2017
See presentations that inspire, including what’s next in Bentley software, thought-provoking guest keynotes, and this year’s industry advancements. Hear from the best and brightest speakers and discover the award-winning infrastructure projects that are advancing infrastructure in design, engineering, construction, and operations around the world.
Video: Reimagine the Canals Engineering Competition
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a global competition that will award $2.5 million for the best ideas to reimagine New York’s canal system, which will soon begin its third century of operation. Civil engineers are among those who are being solicited for entries.
Video: Port of Los Angeles Automated Terminal
The Port of Los Angeles Automated Terminal from Arcadis on Vimeo.The Port of Los Angeles TraPac Terminal is a fully automated technologically advanced terminal. The TraPac Terminal Automation Project features automatic stacking cranes and fully automated straddle carriers to advance the Port of Los Angeles' competitive edge. Arcadis assisted with construction management services for phases 2-4 of the project.
Satellite Animation Sees Hurricanes Katia, Irma and Jose
This animation of NOAA's GOES East satellite imagery from Sept. 5 at 7:45 a.m. EDT (1145 UTC) to Sept. 8 ending at 7:45 a.m. EDT (1145 UTC) shows Category 4 Hurricane Irma approach the Bahamas, followed by Hurricane Jose approaching the Leeward Islands. Hurricane Katia continues to spin in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico. Credit: NASA-NOAA