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ADOT’s US 60 Pinto Creek Bridge replacement wins regional honor

Civil + Structural Engineer

Among other innovative approaches used: ADOT used a bid-alternative method for design, which allowed the contractor to determine economical and supportive foundation systems for each of the bridge’s three piers while taking into account the mountainous terrain.

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WINT urges construction industry to tighten up water management processes amid UK JCoP regulation

Civil + Structural Engineer

The new water management standard enforces Mandatory Water Systems Management Plans, Active Automatic Flow Monitoring Shutoff (AAFMS), and coverage for temporary and permanent water systems. Moreover, WINT’s systems are easily transferable to the building’s owner for the operational phase of the property.

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Metal Buildings Institute Releases Retrofit Roofing Video

Civil + Structural Engineer

Thanks to the Ketenbrink Foundation and all of our sponsors for their support,” adds Wentworth. and Chief Buildings.

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Digital Transformation Journeys: The What, Why, and How

Civil + Structural Engineer

Digital solutions and integrated systems eliminate repetitive data entry. IMAGINiT recently worked with Advanced Drainage Systems (ADS) to improve turnaround times for quotes and projects. IMAGINiT and ADS developed a set of web and desktop tools that automate the design process for creating drainage system layouts and models.

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Drive Profitability With a Construction-Specific ERP

For specialty contractors, using a construction software platform helps to lay the technological foundation required to support future growth and improved financial performance. The key benefits of using a construction-specific ERP are: Elimination of disparate systems. Greater agility. Increased efficiency and productivity.

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Granger’s Drone Services Help Ensure High-Quality Installations at Acrisure Amphitheater Project

Granger Construction

One end is secured into the concrete during the pour and the opposite end is threaded into the structural support system. Embeds are larger, often custom-shaped metal pieces embedded into the concrete, providing a more substantial anchor point for attaching horizontal structural components to the concrete foundation.

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The Full Scale House 3D Printed by Robotic Arms Completes in Muscatine 

Civil + Structural Engineer

Slashing Costs by Tens of Thousands, RIC Technology Revolutionizes 3D Construction Muscatine, Iowa – The second 3D-printed house in Muscatine has completed construction by the leading 3D construction company Alquist 3D, powered by RIC Technology’s cutting-edge robotic arm based 3D printing system.