Remove Building Resilience Remove Infrastructure Development Remove Zoning
article thumbnail

Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain

Business Facilities

Resiliency and stability are now top concerns. Read: Logistics: Building A Resilient Supply Chain at BusinessFacilities.com. Priorities are shifting as businesses adapt to the impact of the pandemic on global supply chains.

article thumbnail

Louisiana: Building A More Resilient State

Business Facilities

Louisiana has created a Resilient Louisiana Commission (with 15 associated task forces) to chart a path toward safely reopening the economy and making the Pelican State more resilient for the long-term. Read: Louisiana: Building A More Resilient State at BusinessFacilities.com.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Structural Lightweight Concrete: A Game-Changer for Longevity and Sustainability in Bridge Deck Repairs

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Ken Harmon Bridges are integral to a country’s connectivity and development. Yet, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) 2021 Infrastructure Report Card, 42 percent of all bridges in the United States are at least 50 years old, out of which, about 4600 of them are considered structurally deficient.

article thumbnail

Biggest Infrastructure Project in Japan for 2024

Building Radar

As Japan moves forward with its ambitious urban and economic plans, 2024 is set to be a pivotal year for infrastructure development. This massive project aims to alleviate traffic congestion in and around Tokyo, improving connectivity and promoting regional development.

article thumbnail

Bridging the Columbia River: Past, Present, and Future

Civil + Structural Engineer

This important piece of infrastructure was incorporated into the newly built Interstate-5, which ran roughly parallel to the West Coast of the United States. The most likely seismic threat to the structure is the Cascadia Subduction Zone, which is roughly 70 years overdue for a significant movement.

article thumbnail

Hurricane Ian’s aftermath: Code-approved lessons and results

Construction Specifier

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.

article thumbnail

Hurricane Ian’s afermath: Code-approved lessons and results

Construction Specifier

Abraham Advancements in hurricane building science, continuous code improvements, and the success of code-approved products have made it possible to design more resilient structures in hurricane zones. Myers, is a testament to how far the building and testing industry has come.