How to Deconstruct a Half-Century-Old Bridge
A peek behind the scenes with those tasked with dismantling the Champlain Bridge in Montreal, Quebec, offers a glimpse into the complex, 43-month-long project
From Roadside Waste to Repurposed Flooring
Where others see a littered landscape, one researcher in Colombia saw resources ready to be put to practical use as part of the ‘circular economy’
This Global Initiative Aims to Fix Infrastructure’s Tech Adoption Problem
Contracting for infrastructure projects has stubbornly resisted technology adoption. An initiative born out of the World Economic Forum aims to change that
Is Solar Farm Construction the Next Big Thing in Infrastructure Building?
Facing the urgency of climate change, companies like BP that traditionally invested in the construction of refineries and other oil production resources are pivoting to build in the increasingly profitable solar energy space
A Document Management Workflow for the Modern Construction Project
The Walsh Group’s Pablo Giraldo has established a proven digital document management workflow that organizes and streamlines previous paper-based processes into the modern age
Green Roofs Turn Parking Garages into Public Plazas, Parks
The Columbus Commons development is a prime example of how higher-cost green roof projects are paired with public resources to maximize value.
Government Workflows for Electronic Plan Review
Municipalities carry the stigma of being behind the rest of the industry when it comes to using digital deliverables. Here’s what they need to know to change that perception
Soil Construction: Where—And How—Building With Clay Thrives
As concrete’s prevalence continues to pose a danger to the long-term health of the environment, can clay- and soil-based materials serve as a viable option for builders?
Civil Infrastructure’s Fresh Opportunity: Building For Cyclists
The COVID-19 pandemic has provided an unexpected boost to cyclists, civil engineers and designers interested in promoting more bike-friendly roadways
For Traffic Safety, Roundabouts Run Circles Around Stoplights
In Indiana’s roundabout capital of Carmel, traffic fatalities are way down, and a maverick mayor is taking the case for this traditional civil infrastructure design on the road
Red Car Bridge Aims to Make L.A. More Pedestrian-Friendly
Projects like the Red Car Pedestrian Bridge seek to transform Los Angeles into a city less reliant on cars and more fashioned for walkers
Builder, Spare Those Trees!
Indiana University’s online, interactive tree inventory offers a model for tree-safe construction projects
How Barton Malow Is Becoming More Environmentally Sustainable
The general contractor aims to focus on renewable energy, local partnerships and better monitoring of its operations
L.A.’s Secret Weapon Against Climate Change: More Trees
Southern California is one of the fastest-warming areas of the U.S., so Los Angeles and other cities are turning to urban forestry as a cooling strategy
There’s More to Highway Noise Barriers Than Meets the Eye—Or Ear
Though visually boring, the types of materials used—and what they do to sound—in highway noise barriers is interesting
