Road, power-grid gaps endanger economy, group says
With $157 billion per year in added infrastructure spending over the next eight years, the U.S. would save $3.1 trillion in gross domestic product, $1.1 trillion in trade and 3.5 million jobs,...
View ArticleSpending cuts trickle down to water projects
Automatic federal spending cuts that took effect March 1 are expected to reduce the flow of federal money to Minnesota and other states for water infrastructure projects that project backers say are...
View ArticleFeats of Engineering: The little silo that could
The American Society of Civil Engineers Minnesota is commemorating it’s 100-year anniversary by recognizing several historic engineering projects around the state, including the Peavey-Haglin...
View ArticleJoplin tornado study urges tougher building codes
A federal study of the 2011 Joplin tornado suggests that stronger building codes and improved emergency communication systems could have significantly reduced the death toll.
View ArticleApril was cruel to construction industry
April’s construction job numbers turned out to be a letdown following strong growth earlier in the year that initially seemed to promise a roaring building season.
View ArticleEngineers call for national approach to flooding
The American Society of Civil Engineers released its recommendations Monday during a conference on water issues in Philadelphia.
View ArticleSustainable: ‘Envision’ complements LEED goals, backers say
A new accreditation program called “Envision” trains civil engineers and others in sustainable construction techniques.
View ArticleToll battles mount as states seek cash for ailing roads
Resistance to fee-based funding is hampering the ability of states to pay for roads, which has been hurt by eroding gas taxes, a lack of federal funding and a tax-wary electorate that’s given...
View ArticleParsons Brinckerhoff adds civil group manager
Darwin Yasis is hired as senior civil group manager for the firm’s Minneapolis office.
View ArticleRoad, power-grid gaps endanger economy, group says
With $157 billion per year in added infrastructure spending over the next eight years, the U.S. would save $3.1 trillion in gross domestic product, $1.1 trillion in trade and 3.5 million jobs,...
View ArticleSpending cuts trickle down to water projects
Automatic federal spending cuts that took effect March 1 are expected to reduce the flow of federal money to Minnesota and other states for water infrastructure projects that project backers say are...
View ArticleFeats of Engineering: The little silo that could
The American Society of Civil Engineers Minnesota is commemorating it’s 100-year anniversary by recognizing several historic engineering projects around the state, including the Peavey-Haglin...
View ArticleJoplin tornado study urges tougher building codes
A federal study of the 2011 Joplin tornado suggests that stronger building codes and improved emergency communication systems could have significantly reduced the death toll.
View ArticleApril was cruel to construction industry
April’s construction job numbers turned out to be a letdown following strong growth earlier in the year that initially seemed to promise a roaring building season.
View ArticleEngineers call for national approach to flooding
The American Society of Civil Engineers released its recommendations Monday during a conference on water issues in Philadelphia.
View ArticleSustainable: ‘Envision’ complements LEED goals, backers say
A new accreditation program called “Envision” trains civil engineers and others in sustainable construction techniques.
View ArticleToll battles mount as states seek cash for ailing roads
Resistance to fee-based funding is hampering the ability of states to pay for roads, which has been hurt by eroding gas taxes, a lack of federal funding and a tax-wary electorate that’s given...
View ArticleParsons Brinckerhoff adds civil group manager
Darwin Yasis is hired as senior civil group manager for the firm’s Minneapolis office.
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