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Placing AI Front and Center for Infrastructure Week

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Andrew Anagnost, President & CEO, Autodesk Critical investment in infrastructure is top of mind for governments and businesses; however, to be successful in building for the future, we need to unlock the potential of AI. There are many ways in which AI can help us overcome capacity constraints when it comes to building for the future.

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A Continued Push: Digitalization & Environmental Permitting

Civil + Structural Engineer

One of the firms supporting the AEC industry’s charge towards efficiency and transparency is Ecobot, which launched in 2018 as one of the first digital solutions for environmental permitting. These capabilities have had major impacts on large infrastructure projects.

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Beyond Blueprints: How Empathy Shapes Successful Design-Build Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

by Mike Mack The architecture, engineering and construction sector is notorious for its challenges, from tight deadlines to unexpected planning, permitting, design and construction obstacles. Design-build projects are especially challenging and complex, with demanding time frames and stringent budget restrictions.

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A New Bridge to Nature: Elachee Drive over I-985 Bridge Replacement

Civil + Structural Engineer

Roadway Project Manager, Michael Baker International Located in the 1,500-acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in North Georgia, the Elachee Nature Science Center is an education center that serves more than 35,000 students from over 35 school systems and an additional 30,000 visitors to the museum and preserve each year.

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When Speed Counts: EPCM Delivery for Industrial and Manufacturing Projects

Civil + Structural Engineer

Owners building complex industrial projects face a wide range of risks in delivering their projects as quickly and as cost-effectively as possible. For owners facing this scenario, integrated services like the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) delivery method may be the best option for your project.

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Civil + Structural Engineer

By PCiRoads How PCiRoads found custom equipment for a unique project Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area thats home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. PCiRoads tackles highways, bridges, and specialty projects, taking pride in cultivating lasting customer relationships.

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Stantec enters design phase for US$100 million Tampa Bay Water potable water supply project in Hillsborough County

Civil + Structural Engineer

Tampa Bay Water awarded the firm a contract amendment to include final design engineering and construction management at risk support services (CMAR), bringing Stantec’s total fees to US$14 million. Stantec is designing special tunneling sections as part of the project to mitigate effects on the local, rural environment and the public.