E&C firms can push alternative project delivery to speed removal now of "forever chemicals' before they become an even bigger public health risk, says one committed environmental engineer.
A 52-meter-long trail bridge across the Huaraca River in Bolivia serves as a lifeline for 1,260 people in the surrounding communities who previously were isolated during flood season. It was built in loving memory of 16-year-old Meredith Malone, who died of a sudden blood clot caused by oral contraceptives.
Despite many upgrades with new technology for loaders, excavators and cranes, manufacturers are still busy trying to solve a persistent safety problem: striking workers or pedestrians while moving in reverse.
Infrastructure Act funding will benefit U.S. megaprojects and their users, several in New York City, but one small job by its standards has had a big impact—and similar ones across the country deserve more investment attention.
To meet climate goals in construction, we need more support for early adopters and more creative, fiber-optimized designs that include more than just timber pine.