Articles by Pam Radtke Russell

Pay Inequities Are a Symptom of Broader Gender Biases, Studies Show

Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference addresses industry diversity, inclusion challenges ahead

May 9, 2021

Inclusion and equity drives bottom line results, said experts at ENR talent development conference May 4-6.

Federal Policy

Biden's Next 100 Days: Major Impacts Expected for the Construction Industry

Tom Ichniowski

Pam Radtke Russell Bruce Buckley

April 30, 2021

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The months ahead are expected to generate plenty of legislative and regulatory actions with major impact for construction.

Academia and Industry Join Forces in Race to Decarbonize Cities

Pam Radtke Russell

April 25, 2021

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute partners with engineering firms as well as Siemens, Lutron Electronic and others to create the Institute for Energy, the Built Environment and Smart Systems, based in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Technology

Bentley's OpenTower iQ Automates the Creation of Digital Twins for Telecom Tower Design

CEO Greg Bentley says importance of digital twins for telecom, water and energy infrastructure will grow

Jeff Yoders

Pam Radtke Russell

April 9, 2021

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The pandemic has forced many asset owners to demand better models and maintenance of their infrastructure assets, giving engineering firms an opportunity to be data curators and analysts for everything from water systems to energy grids, executive says.

Best of the Best Projects 2020

Best Small Project (Under $10 Million): Coast Boulevard Sea Cave Emergency Stabilization

Pam Radtke Russell

March 10, 2021

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A failing sea cave leading to extensive cracking in the roadway at a popular tourist destination had the makings of a disaster.

Has Hydrogen's Time Finally Come?

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin Michael Dumiak

Pam Radtke Russell

February 25, 2021

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With political urgency, market incentive and technology aligning, this fossil fuel alternative is becoming more real than ever. What projects are in the pipeline and who's jumping on the bandwagon?

In Texas Power Outages, Clear Problems and No Easy Answers

Corinne Grinapol

Pam Radtke Russell

February 24, 2021

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Power outages that left 4 million cold and in the dark had happened before, but markets and politics have prevented changes

Biden's Climate Plan Set to Accelerate Action on Resilience, Renewables

Pam Radtke Russell

January 21, 2021

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It’s anticipated the administration will take a holistic approach to climate change to incorporate climate resilience and greenhouse gas emissions reductionv into all efforts, including the anticipated $2-trillion infrastructure bill to be introduced next month.

Biden signs cabinet nominations at US Capitol

Environmental Rule Changes Coming for Construction Sites

President Biden Orders Review of More than 100 Regulations Issued Under Trump

Pam Radtke Russell

January 20, 2021

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The review—which includes modified Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permits, the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, and several energy efficiency standards—is par for the course, say industry officials.

ENR 2020 Top 25 Newsmakers

Frank Giunta: Developed Free Webinars to Discuss Ramifications of COVID-19 on the Industry

Pam Radtke Russell

January 20, 2021

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Free webinars on coronavirus attracted top-tier participants to discuss the unknown ramifications of COVID-19 on industry

Enhancing Collaboration and Surpassing Traditional Design-Build Methods with Progressive Design-Build

Earn: 1 PDH; 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

Progressive Design-Build is reshaping large infrastructure projects by addressing key issues with the traditional Design-Build approach. We'll explore how PDB fosters collaboration between owners, design-builders, and design teams to develop a well-defined scope and budget, plus minimizes cost overruns and reduces liability claims.

Articles by Pam Radtke Russell

Pay Inequities Are a Symptom of Broader Gender Biases, Studies Show

Biden's Next 100 Days: Major Impacts Expected for the Construction Industry

Academia and Industry Join Forces in Race to Decarbonize Cities

Bentley's OpenTower iQ Automates the Creation of Digital Twins for Telecom Tower Design

Best Small Project (Under $10 Million): Coast Boulevard Sea Cave Emergency Stabilization

Has Hydrogen's Time Finally Come?

In Texas Power Outages, Clear Problems and No Easy Answers

Biden's Climate Plan Set to Accelerate Action on Resilience, Renewables

Environmental Rule Changes Coming for Construction Sites

Frank Giunta: Developed Free Webinars to Discuss Ramifications of COVID-19 on the Industry

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