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2M households still without power after Helene; some local grids must ‘be completely rebuilt’

Construction Dive

Multiple utilities say they will need to completely reconstruct, rather than repair, electric systems in the hardest-hit areas.

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Team selected to build $7B Austin light rail

Construction Dive

AECOM, Parsons and STV are among those picked to design and construct the Texas city’s new all-electric system, which is set to open in 2033.

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The Rise of Electrical Engineers in Transportation Signals Industry Shift

Civil + Structural Engineer

As technology becomes more advanced and sophisticated in transportation, a new trend is emerging: the need for electrical engineering. Despite being fewer in number compared to civil engineers, the role of electrical engineers in transportation is becoming more prominent, and DRMP is at the forefront.

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Skanska Awarded $444 Million Contract to Replace the Raritan River Bridge in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Civil + Structural Engineer

The scope of the bid-build project includes replacing the Raritan River Bridge through the demolition of the existing swing bridge superstructure and the construction of new vertical lift bridge towers, lift span, two flanking systems, and communication and signal systems.

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Costain wins £400m HS2 M&E package

Construction News

Costain has landed a £400m contract to deliver tunnel and lineside mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems for HS2. Under the deal, the contractor will deliver the design, supply, manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of HS2’s tunnel and lineside M&E systems during construction.

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SANY eMixer: Leading the charge

Roads Online

Their latest trial of the first Australian Design Rules (ADRs) approved and road registered 100 per cent electric truck mixer is reflecting this push. When compared to conventional diesel-powered machinery, electric machinery significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

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4 Trends in Sustainable Site Design

Civil + Structural Engineer

Sustainable design options for parking lots include shared parking agreements, designated electric vehicle parking spaces, and integrated green space. Incorporating electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into your site design, or even a redesign to an existing property, is a good way to go green.