New York City's Iconic "Lunch atop a Skyscraper" Reimagined in a Thrilling, Yet Safe, 21st Century Attraction New York, NY – Decades before OSHA or the implementation of stringent safety regulations, a daring group of workers perched over the bustling streets of Manhattan on a steel beam during the construction of the 66-story, 850-foot-tall Rockefeller Center. These fearless individuals wore cloth caps, smoked cigarettes, and enjoyed their lunch with no harnesses or fall protection. Now, 91 years later, visitors to the site can relive that heart-pounding moment in history, but with a crucial difference – they do so in an era marked by strict safety standards, advanced protective gear, and innovative engineering solutions designed to safeguard workers and the general public. read more > | | WSP Energy Future Report: Electric Grid Reliability Worries Americans January 31, 2024 WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — Americans are deeply concerned about the country's aging electric power grid with 61 percent saying they would be willing to pay slightly more for electricity if it meant building a more reliable electric grid, according to the WSP Pulse on Energy report released today. | | | | Worsbrough Reservoir wall rebuilt with biodiversity-enhancing rock bags A new bankside wall using material ideal for aquatic insects has been installed along the north and south shores of Worsbrough Reservoir in Barnsley to replace the former, failing wall. The metre-high bankside wall around the reservoir is a favourite place for local anglers. The wall had become... | | | | Toronto's Port Lands Celebrates the Opening of Two Landmark Bridges January 30, 2024 TORONTO, CANADA – Today, the two newest additions to Toronto's Port Lands Bridges open to the public, signifying a major step in the exciting redevelopment of 500 acres of once-underutilized land. Designed as modern, elegant, and eye-catching structures, the opening of the Cherry Street North and Commissioners Street Bridges for vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist traffic ushers visitors into and... | | | | IDS GeoRadar launches new concrete inspection solutions at World of Concrete January 26, 2024 PISA, ITALY – IDS GeoRadar, part of Hexagon, today announced its latest concrete scanning solutions at World of Concrete in Las Vegas. IDS GeoRadar, a leading provider of Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Interferometric Radar solutions, launched the C-THRUE XS, a handheld, dual polarisation GPR... | | | | How AI is Adding Value to Construction Scott Wolslager, Senior Engagement Manager for IMAGINiT Technologies, recently took some time to answer questions about how AI can add value to the construction industry. Speaking from IMAGINiT Technology's booth at Autodesk University in Las Vegas, Nevada, Wolslager speaks to the impact AI will have on the construction industry, and what that means for civil and structural engineers: | | | | Staying On Track: Wireless IoT in Adjacent Construction – Enhancing Efficiency, Safety, and Resource Conservation In the dynamic realm of urban infrastructure expansion, there are few challenges as intricate and demanding as adjacent construction projects. Particularly, when these projects involve the proximity of new infrastructure to existing critical transportation arteries, engineers face... | | | | TOPODRONE-AGROWING collaboration aims at advancing drone thermal mapping December 11, 2023 MONTREUX, SWITZERLAND – TOPODRONE, a Swiss based designer and manufacturer of high-precision surveying equipment, recently completed its R&D and released a new drone thermal mapping solution. TOPODRONE PT61 camera can perform detailed surveys and deliver thermal orthomosaic maps obtaining accurate 3D models. | | | | Trust is at an all-time low. Here are 5 ways to address it By Jannet Walker-Ford First, the good news. Trust in infrastructure is generally solid, and rightly so. Designers, engineers and planners have long created modern marvels that withstand the unthinkable and make daily life immeasurably better. The bad news is it might not be enough to sustain trust in today's era of misinformation, disengagement, and... | | | | WSP Designs New Customer Service Center for Travelers on Southern California Express Lanes ORANGE, CALIFORNIA — WSP, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, collaborated with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to provide project management and design services for the 405 Customer Service and Walk-in Center, as well as its systems and... | | | | Barhale appointed to East London sewer upgrade January 25, 2024 A project to repair and replace two sections of parallel rising mains will rehabilitate an important section of the East London sewer network and will deploy innovative offsite manufacturing to replace an existing discharge chamber. Thames Water has appointed civil engineering and infrastructure specialist Barhale to carry out the £7.8... | | | | Infiltrator Expands Tank Line With New Sizes January 17, 2024 OLD SAYBROOK, CT – Infiltrator Water Technologies, a leading manufacturer of products for the decentralized water and wastewater industries, is pleased to announce the expansion of the IM-Series product line with the addition of the IM-300 and IM-1250 septic tanks. Like other IM-Series tanks, the new IM-300 and IM-1250 tanks are injection molded two-piece mid-seam polypropylene tanks compatible with the EZsnap riser... | | | | Navigating Corporate Strategy By Travis White, Strategy & Operations Advisor, Zweig Group EFFECTIVE CORPORATE STRATEGY REQUIRES DEFINING A DIRECTION, FOSTERING COLLABORATION, AND LEVERAGING STRENGTHS FOR DIVERSIFICATION. At Zweig Group, our goal as strategic planning consultants is to ask the right questions to help identify existing strengths that can be leveraged to present new opportunities. In other words, we help to facilitate a plan... | | | | Building the Future of Safety in the AEC Industry The topics of workplace health and safety are constantly at the forefront of conversation in the AEC industry, and for good reason. Historically, engineering and construction have been hazardous professions, and, while there have been significant improvements to safety standards in recent years, the risk of workplace accidents is still high when compared to other industries. In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and its ongoing impacts, the AEC industry has seen a renewed focus on promoting workplace safety and... | | | | Civil + Structural Engineer is a Zweig Group publication. | | No longer want to receive these emails? Zweig Group P.O. Box 1528 Fayetteville, AR 72702 | | | | |
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