When Hamilton Construction was asked by the Oregon Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) to be the general contractor on the Interstate-5 Willamette River Bridge replacement project, the firm knew it was going to be a big job.
From museums and hospitals to bridges and hotels, more than three dozen projects in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were honored in ENR New York's Best Projects competition this year.
From a $16-million sewer separation project to a $60-million Thai temple, this year's Best Projects competition showcased a broad list of winners from across New England.
With the immediate emergency repairs finished following Superstorm Sandy and temporary fixes in place, city and state agencies in New York and New Jersey are now focused on planning, funding and building long-term resiliency projects. The agencies include the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the U.S. National Park Service, whose infrastructure was severely damaged when the hurricane hit the tristate area nearly two years ago. Related Links: More ENR New York Projects Some Tristate Projects Suffer Sandy's Blow Recovery Work Takes Center Stage Tristate Power Companies Surge Ahead With Upgrades "The last six months have meant substantial cleanup and repair,
The 15 winners of ENR Northwest's second-annual Top Young Professionals competition distinguished themselves by their mastery of such technology as building information modeling (BIM) and editing and design software as well as their use of social media and smart tablets in the field.
The New York City Economic Development Corp. has issued a request for proposals to conduct a feasibility study for flood protection of Superstorm Sandy-damaged neighborhoods adjacent to Brooklyn’s Coney Island Creek. Also under consideration are waterfront access and quality improvements to these communities, as well as stormwater management and economic development, the agency said in a May 16 announcement.The feasibility study, which NYCEDC will manage on behalf of the Mayor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency, is scheduled to commence this fall and evaluate a tidal barrier and wetlands concept that the city put in place after the October 2012 superstorm.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority says that Metro-North Railroad has completed 14 of the 27 safety measures either mandated or suggested in the Federal Railroad Administration’s review of its operations earlier this year. The railroad has made progress on five of the measures and has a plan for eight more, MTA says. The May 15 announcement came the same day that the National Transportation Safety Board made safety recommendations to both MTA and FRA. Safety steps taken since last December include train speed reductions, automated track inspections and cab cameras, MTA says. It adds that it has begun to expedite implementation of positive
