The Texas Department of Transportation’s pioneering efforts in the realm of steel bridge design and construction, particularly showcased through innovative projects such as the Brazos River Bridge, recently earned the department the National Steel Bridge Alliance’s Owner of the Year award. (Texas Department of Transportation) The Brazos River Bridge reflects the Texas Department of Transportation’s award-winning approach to engineering excellence. The National Steel Bridge Alliance (NSBA) recently honored the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) with its inaugural Owner of the Year award ..read more

I recently attended the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Indiana Chapter Annual Meeting in Carmel, Ind. I went to accompany some of the senior students at Valparaiso University who participated in the Senior Project Presentation competition. Engineering students from five colleges in Indiana presented projects and were judged on their presentation skills—not so much on the technical aspects of their projects. It’s a great exercise to hone speaking skills for future meetings and public hearings they likely will be part of during their future careers. The meeting also included various ..read more

In 2023, uncertainty defined the year for many firms in the A/E industry. While some firms experienced robust revenue growth, others expressed skepticism about the future due to declining backlogs toward the end of the year, particularly in the architecture sector. In addition, four interest-rate hikes within the first eight months of the year and tighter capital directly impacted the cost and availability of capital to fund new projects. However, despite the increase in the cost of capital and uncertainty in some sectors of the economy, valuation multiples have remained steady, according ..read more

If you’ve been immersed in the world of urban stormwater management for long, you’ve probably noticed the persistent gap between our water-quality standards and practical capabilities to control stormwater pollution. It’s been more than five decades since the Clean Water Act articulated the goal of protecting and restoring the beneficial uses of our nation’s waters, and it’s been more than three decades since permitting authority for nonpoint pollution was added. As municipal stormwater permits are updated, many are incorporating enforceable total maximum daily load (TMDL)-based water qua ..read more

This interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can watch a video of the full interview above or by visiting bit.ly/4behZLK. Adam Tank is the co-founder and chief customer officer at Transcend Software. Changing the Process According to Tank, the way we plan, design and construct critical infrastructure is a fundamentally broken process. “We focus too much on being reactive to what’s already been built, and we are oftentimes building the same stuff we have for the last 10, 20 or even 50 years,” he notes. He believes key decision mak ..read more

This interview was recorded by Todd Danielson, the editorial director of Informed Infrastructure. You can watch a video of the full interview above or by visiting bit.ly/44GU0SC. William Hoff is the founder of Geopolymer International. It takes a lot of time, experience and education to understand the intricacies of the cement and concrete used to build infrastructure worldwide. With more than 40 years in the construction industry and the expertise to found a company seeking to create better materials, Hoff understands those intricacies better than most. Some aspects of my interview wi ..read more

The transportation industry finds itself at the forefront of a dynamic era marked by unprecedented technological advancements. By Ben Pierce, David Ungemah, Mike Lewis, Rob Mowat and Jim Hanson Automated vehicles are reshaping traditional models of transportation, promising enhanced safety and efficiency. Managed lanes are transforming how we conceptualize and utilize road networks, optimizing traffic flow in urban corridors. Electric vehicles (EVs) are marching inevitably forward, becoming an ever-growing presence on our roads. The implementation of cordon-based congestion pricing heralds a ..read more

The Loxahatchee Bridge project increased rail capacity and improved reliability along the corridor that serves as a key link in the regional passenger-rail service between Miami and Orlando. The Loxahatchee Bridge project in Florida showcases how ingenuity, collaboration and adaptability were applied to modernize—rather than replace—a century-old bridge to benefit the community and commerce alike. Restoring the bridge to its original full use, combined with many unknown conditions and weakened structural integrity, made strengthening the bridge a formidable task for engineers. Following e ..read more

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