New Harbor Bridge Sets Engineering Records
After a long-awaited nine years of construction, the new U.S. 181 Harbor Bridge Replacement, in Corpus Christi, Texas, opened to
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Infrastructure
Design-Build is shaping the future of American Infrastructure
A 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study by FMI projects design-build to account for more than $1.1 trillion in U.S. construction spending
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Orinda Water Treatment Plant prioritizes climate readiness
The Orinda Water Treatment Plant in California’s East Bay region is undergoing a major renovation with a focus in climate
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Sean P. Duffy Announces New Temporary Waiver Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation has authorized a new five-year waiver that allows railroads to broaden real-world testing of automated
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AI use in Infrastructure set to soar
Engineers around the world are already seeing major efficiency gains from using AI. In Turkey, advanced AI tools helped compress
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California’s infrastructure graded a ‘C-‘
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for California’s Infrastructure. The state received the same grade as
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Shifting water infrastructure decisions to local governments could benefit housing
The EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS)
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Reflecting on Sustainable Infrastructure
As we close another year, those of us working in sustainable infrastructure face a paradox. The term “sustainability” has become
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Virtual reality training can enhance construction site safety
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries, and traditional classroom or paper-based safety training has struggled to prepare workers
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U.S. Construction Industry Report 2025
The U.S. construction industry is expected to face a 2.7% decline in 2025, as commercial, industrial and residential sectors weaken
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U.S. water systems need almost $1 trillion in upgrades
The American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card gave the nation’s infrastructure an overall grade of C, a slight
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Governor Lamont announces State Grants to improve Infrastructure
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto announced nearly $12 million in state grants to support 17 local
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Experts push for smarter water management in Great Lakes
The Great Lakes Water Conference highlighted the growing urgency of securing clean, reliable water for the region’s communities, ecosystems and
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Meta expands AI Infrastructure with $600B data center investment
Meta is significantly expanding its U.S. infrastructure with plans to invest over $600 billion in data centers nationwide, one of
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Infrastructure construction projects are ‘becoming smarter’
Ferrovial, a global civil engineering firm headquartered in Amsterdam, has significantly expanded its U.S. presence with major infrastructure projects like
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Hochul Announces Record NYSDOT Paving Investment for 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a record-breaking investment in New York’s transportation infrastructure, dedicating over $600 million to more than
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Erie Canal’s bicentennial Celebration
The Erie Canal, completed in 1825 after eight years of construction at a cost of just over $7 million (roughly
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Gateway project construction continues amid termination reports
Despite announcements that federal funding for the Gateway Program may have been paused or terminated, construction on the project continues
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Three Los Osos Community Sites are converted to Recycled Water
The County of San Luis Obispo Public Works Department has completed three major water conservation projects that replaced potable water
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EPA Removes Waste from Former Glycerin Traders Facility
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun removing hazardous waste from the former Glycerin Traders facility in La Porte,
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Morgantown’s Monongahela River Revival
Morgantown, West Virginia, has long struggled with trash and debris buildup along the Monongahela River, a vital community feature that
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Teamwork saves $1.6 million on major wastewater project
This summer, the Environmental Utilities team in Roseville completed a complex and high-stakes repair project at the Dry Creek Wastewater
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Bright Future U Prepares Youth for Career in Energy
People’s Gas and Chicago Public Schools have joined forces to create the Bright Futures U program, an initiative that helps
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Tallahassee force main leak snarls traffic
City of Tallahassee crews responded to a major wastewater spill after a force main leak at the T.P. Smith Water
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A familiar infrastructure challenge is unfolding now
Australia is entering another wave of major water infrastructure investment, reminiscent of past booms following long periods of underinvestment. The
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