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Federal earmarks will fund local projects throughout America

Civil + Structural Engineer

Officials at Kansas State University Salina will oversee a project to build an Aerospace Education Hub to support aeronautics innovation. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) will build a U.S. Design work for Phase 2 will be completed in 2025, and construction will begin in 2026.

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Civil Engineers: Maine’s Infrastructure Grade Improves to a ‘C’

CCR Magazine

The improving grades are the results of increased investment and efforts to build more resilient infrastructure. Maine has invested substantially in projects to improve roads and bridges across the state, with Maine DOTs 2024-2026 work plan including $4.74 President of the Maine section of ASCE.

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Remember those 56,000 U.S. bridges that were classified as structurally unsound? They are about to be rebuilt 

Civil + Structural Engineer

The bipartisan infrastructure bill provided $5 billion per year until 2026 just for bridges. State transportation departments are now promoting design/build approaches to rehabilitating and replacing bridges because of delivery speed. billion design/build improvement of an interstate bridge between the two states.

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Hiring in Construction: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

CCR Magazine

During the award-winning CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show in 2023, he shared valuable insights and strategies to attract top talent and build a resilient workforce. Employers must also address internal factors, such as pay scales, work environments, and opportunities for advancement, to minimize turnover and build a stable workforce.

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7 ways to change 'business as usual': The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

BDC Network

A NEW WAY TO THINK Even after decades of emphasis on sustainability, green goals are mostly considered separately, like a side dish or condiment — the proverbial low-hanging fruit. TRPL seeks to be a living library that embraces the Badlands, honors ecological systems, and provides a model for sustainable living. Because T.R.

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The role of infrastructure in community liveability

Roads Online

“Responsive design allows architects and urban planners to create buildings and cities that adapt to changing environmental conditions and user needs,” continues Johnson. “By By promoting sustainable travel, FNQ aims to enhance both tourism experiences and environmental stewardship,” she says.

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Inflation Reduction Act: Guide to Impact on Commercial Real Estate

Stok

Climate provisions focus on lowering consumer energy costs, supporting energy security and investment in clean energy manufacturing, decarbonizing the economy, investing in communities and environmental justice, and advancing resilience efforts in rural communities and coastal habitats. 4: PUBLIC BUILDINGS $250M to the U.S.