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Sustainability and the Port of Virginia

Civil + Structural Engineer

Therefore, it’s imperative to fortify infrastructure and enhance port resilience for the future of safe freight movement. These efforts are reflected in many infrastructure projects designed to modernize port facilities, increase operational efficiency, and significantly reduce environmental impact.

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Unfit planning system means 4,700-year wait for onshore wind

Construction Enquirer

The current planning system will fail to deliver the Government’s ambitions to build infrastructure to meet net zero goals and housing needs. It warns that it would take 4,700 years for England to reach the onshore wind capacity called for by government advisers, at the current rate of development. ”

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Construction Begins on Largest U.S. Transit Depot Microgrid Powered by Renewable Energy

Civil + Structural Engineer

Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center; first on the East Coast to produce on-site green hydrogen energy. Bone Equipment Maintenance and Transit Operation Center (EMTOC) that will feature electric bus charging and on-site green hydrogen production powered by solar and battery energy storage. Mortenson Co.

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COWI makes strategic acquisition

Civil + Structural Engineer

in Iceland with 280 employees and a stronghold in green energy. As part of the COWI Group, the ambition is to strengthen Mannvit’s position as the leading consulting engineering company in Iceland and partner with Icelandic customers in developing a green energy hub for various industries. COWI acquires Mannvit hf.

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Leading the Movement in Green Transportation: California High-Speed Rail

Civil + Structural Engineer

By Luke Carothers Carrying passengers between Los Angeles/Anaheim and San Francisco in under three hours, California High-Speed Rail is set to become the largest and most sustainable infrastructure project in the nation. Most of the team consists of small businesses or Minority, Women, and Disadvantaged Enterprises.

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Biggest Infrastructure Project in Germany for 2024

Building Radar

Germany has always been at the forefront of Europe’s infrastructure innovation, and 2024 is set to be a transformative year for the country. So, what is the biggest infrastructure project in Germany for 2024? What is the Biggest Infrastructure Project in Germany in 2024?

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New Construction Projects in the Netherlands for 2024

Building Radar

The Netherlands is set for significant advancements in its construction industry in 2024, with a range of ambitious projects aimed at addressing housing shortages, sustainable development, and infrastructure improvement. Several large-scale infrastructure projects are expected to take center stage in 2024.