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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. At the same time, there is a rise in the private sector prioritizing infrastructure investment.

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BSI bids to cut costs on infrastructure projects

Construction Enquirer

Standards body BSI haslaunched a new whitepaper on how to minimise risks in infrastructure projects. Experts suggest that a better approach to scope development and managing risk and contractual change could save up to £25bn a year on projects.

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Time for Transformative Thinking in Western Water 

Civil + Structural Engineer

underscore a widespread reality: water resources management in the West has reached a critical juncture, and profound change is on the horizon. Our climate is changing, demand for water is growing, facilities are aging, and societal expectations of water resource management are evolving. We need transformative thinking.

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LSU Civil Engineering Professor Aims to Create Offshore Energy Infrastructures That Resist Hurricanes, Aging

Civil + Structural Engineer

Fortunately for the oil and gas industry, LSU Civil and Environmental Engineering Associate Professor Chao Sun is researching how to create resilient offshore energy infrastructure under extreme tropical cyclones and aging issues. offshore energy infrastructure is facing serious aging issues and need timely inspection.

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Rising Stars in Civil Engineering – Josh Kimbrell, PE, QSD/P, LEED Green Associate

Civil + Structural Engineer

San Francisco, CA Spearheading the civil design for numerous San Francisco Bay Area projects, Josh Kimbrell has focused his career on building and developing innovative, sustainable, low-impact development design strategies and green infrastructure.

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The Rise of Electrical Engineers in Transportation Signals Industry Shift

Civil + Structural Engineer

The complexity of traffic systems necessitates their electrical and electronic expertise to operate and maintain system infrastructure and communications. Other companies are enlisting DRMP’s expertise to design charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and roadway infrastructure to accommodate autonomous vehicles.

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Amy Squitieri Named Mead & Hunt COO/President

Civil + Structural Engineer

Upon joining the firm, Amy established a dedicated Cultural Resource Management (CRM) practice that fit seamlessly within the firm’s legacy of infrastructure design work. Since then, the practice has grown significantly in size and services. Amy has a clear vision for how to lead Mead & Hunt into the future.