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Next-Generation Roofing Systems for Commercial Structures

CCR Magazine

Builders now prioritize materials and systems designed to last longer, reduce maintenance needs, and perform under extreme conditions. From innovative membrane technologies to reinforcements for severe weather events, next-generation solutions transform roofs into high-performing assets.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Water/Stormwater

Civil + Structural Engineer

The dam’s structural integrity was threatened as several feet of material eroded away during the rain event, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) needed to find an immediate solution that would preserve the historic structure and protect a critical economic resource. C Below, Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc.,

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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. By Chad Havens, P.E.,

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L.A.’s New Sixth Street Viaduct Project Named Year’s Most Outstanding Engineering Triumph

Civil + Structural Engineer

The structure re-establishes a critical thoroughfare between L.A.’s Each arch is supported by an innovative seismic isolation system designed to withstand a 1,000-year seismic event. Hosted by noted comedian Ross Shafer, Tuesday night’s EEA Gala honored 179 outstanding engineering achievements from the U.S. and worldwide.

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Making the Grade: Why Lightweight Aggregates may be the Key to Improved Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

In the latest edition, the nation scored a C- on the overall assessment, indicating that while overall these systems are in fair condition, they exhibit deficiencies and increasing vulnerabilities. However, soil stabilization and improving the structural performance of MSE walls are not mutually exclusive.

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2023 Yearbook of Engineering Achievement: Transportation & Infrastructure

Civil + Structural Engineer

It features elements that maximize the safety, security, and efficiency of the travel process including 100 percent automated screening lanes, 100 percent facial recognition “e-gates” for international departure, an innovative landside terminal design, and 100 percent trackable RFID Independent Carrier System. Construction Management Co.:

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Supporting Resiliency with Optimized Metal Building Systems

Civil + Structural Engineer

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information reported that 18 events in 2022 caused 474 direct/indirect fatalities, and at least $165 billion in damage. Metal buildings are highly fire resistant and have been proven to stand up against extreme weather events.