Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Leica Geosystems and Develon collaborate to deliver seamless integration and precision for DD100 and DD130 dozers, enhancing efficiency and simplifying Leica MC1 3D machine control installation. Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, and Develon, formerly Doosan Construction Equipment, today announced a new aftermarket 3D machine control solution tailored for the Develon DD100 and DD130 dozers.

Collaboration 256

Collaboration Construction Equipment Sustainability Project Management 256

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

By Chad Havens, P.E., 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. The facility has hiking and biking trails, a nature shop and exhibits at the science center, which also hosts conservation-related and educational programs

Project Management Consulting 130

Project Management Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment Environmental Consulting Schedule Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 10, 2024

How to Navigate Unique Locations and Stay Safe By Thomas Real, Vice President of Engineering and Preconstruction at Outside the Lines, Inc. While the rate of onsite accidents has declined slightly in recent years, OSHA reports that construction injuries cause an average of around $11.5 billion each year. Even worse, the construction industry has one of the worst rates of fatality on the job, with the Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting that 1,069 workers died on the job in 2022.

Site Planning 130

Site Planning Lifts Construction Equipment Building Design 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Bristol – COWI in the UK, along with other industry leaders and research institutions, joins the Wood Thilsted Joint Industry Project (JIP) to reimagine a truly nature inclusive approach to wind farms. This collaborative effort aims to explore and redefine what it means to create offshore wind farms that positively impact natural ecosystems throughout their lifecycle.

Renewable Energy Systems 130

Renewable Energy Systems Electrical Systems Sustainability Collaboration 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Improved Takeoff Integration Enables Faster Estimating and More Accurate Bids SUGAR LAND, TEXAS — HCSS , the leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy civil and infrastructure projects, proudly announces the newest release of HeavyBid, the market-leading estimating software for civil construction.

Risk Management 130

Risk Management Estimating Change Management Project Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

By: Mary Scott Nabers The 4.2 million miles of roads and highways in the U.S. are critical components of the country’s economic vitality. The transportation infrastructure allows Americans to commute, connect and transport goods efficiently. Yet, many of the older roadways limit access between communities, negatively impacting citizens and businesses.

Infrastructure Development 257

Infrastructure Development Public Works Ramps Site Planning 257

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Ying Liu, LEED AP BD+C From The Zweig Letter How do you ensure your firm has both the will and the way to succeed in this increasingly competitive market? One of my favorite expressions from learning French, “vouloir, c’est pouvoir” (where there’s a will, there’s a way), has been a guiding mantra throughout my entire AEC career over the last 15 years.

Building Performance Measurement 263

Building Performance Measurement Painting/finishing Sustainability Building Design 263

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Design revealed for replacement of iconic footbridge Watkins Glen, New York – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has revealed the design of a new signature footbridge at the entrance of Watkins Glen State Park. Designed by a team led by the New York-based studios of schlaich bergermann partner (sbp) and Snøhetta , the new Sentry Bridge will replace a historic concrete arch structure with stone veneer cladding created in 1908.

Historic Preservation 130

Historic Preservation Steel Fabrication Lifts Construction Management 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 4, 2025

Cutting-edge engineering and computer science building will empower future engineers and technology leaders Fullerton, Calif. — C.W. Driver Companies, a premier builder with deep expertise in higher education and science facilities, has broken ground on the new 45,000-square-foot Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) Innovation Hub at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF).

Engineering 130

Engineering 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Bridge demolition and artificial reef construction mark end of comprehensive Nice-Middleton Bridgeproject following successful 2022 opening of new span Old bridge demolition Virginia Beach, VA Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, in a joint venture with Corman Kokosing Construction Company and McLean Contracting Company, has completed the final phase of the Governor Harry W.

Lifts 130

Lifts Budgeting Contracts 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The new campus will support and inspire Visual Arts students for years to come FULLERTON, Calif. – C.W. Driver Companies , a leading builder serving California since 1919, has completed a 85,400 square-foot renovation and new construction combination project for California State University, Fullerton’s Visual Arts Complex. The $59.8M project includes the renovation and seismic upgrade of existing buildings, a new education building containing digital fabrication and arts facilities, and a new

Geotechnical Engineering 264

Geotechnical Engineering Building Design General Contracting Facility Management 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 13, 2025

Cutting-edge engineering and computer science building will empower future engineers and technology leaders Fullerton, Calif. — C.W. Driver Companies, a premier builder with deep expertise in higher education and science facilities, has broken ground on the new 45,000-square-foot Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) Innovation Hub at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF).

Building Design 130

Building Design Engineering Building Materials Collaboration 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 18, 2025

The new Leica DS4000 utility detection system combines advanced performance with intuitive usability, enabling construction, utilities, and surveying professionals to see more and reach deeper. Heerbrugg, Switzerland – Leica Geosystems, part of Hexagon, today announced the launch of the Leica DS4000. This utility detection system can identify underground assets up to 60% deeper than traditional systems.

Surveying 130

Surveying 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 19, 2025

Munich, Germany and Ames, Iowa, USA – The Nemetschek Group, a leading global provider of software solutions for the AEC/O (architecture, engineering, construction, and operations) and media industries, today announced its partnership with Iowa State University’s Iowa Innovative Housing Project (also known as the 3D Affordable Innovative Technologies Housing Project).

Architecture 113

Architecture Engineering Sustainability 113

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 10, 2025

Infrastructure project delivery is at a crossroads. On one hand, the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) has catalyzed unprecedented infrastructure investment, while on the other, rising costs for materials, labor and energy are squeezing project budgets and complicating project planning and execution. And thats all against a backdrop of political transition.

Risk Management 264

Risk Management Schedule Management Project Management Cost Control 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 2, 2025

The collaborationaims to streamline geospatial data access and site management for construction teams SUGAR LAND, TX HCSS,the leading provider of construction management software designed to connect the office to the field across the lifecycle of heavy civil and infrastructure projects,has announced a strategic partnership with Propeller, a global leader in geospatial solutions.

Mapping 264

Mapping Project Management Construction Management Infrastructure Development 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Guidance for Techniques Proven in Pressure Piping Systems During Decades of Use IRVING, Texas The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced the publication of the new ASTM F3722 Standard Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polypropylene (PP) Pipe and Fittings by ASTM International. The new standard practice was developed by PPI Building & Construction Division members and the ASTM F17 technical committee during several years and is based on industry best practices and consensus of t

Piping Installation 130

Piping Installation Plumbing Systems Building Standards Quality Assurance 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The new regulation will require contractors to adopt strict water management practices, treating the risks of water damage with the same urgency as fire To encourage JCoP adoption, WINT is offering UK customers a complimentary £200,000 Performance Warranty on its technology, backed by HSB/Munich Re, available until the end of 2025 NEW YORK/LONDON — As the UK construction industry braces itself for the new Joint Code of Practice (JCoP) for Escape of Water Prevention and Management , WINT Water

Construction Management 130

Construction Management Fire Protection Systems Insurance Management Building Code Compliance 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 6, 2025

REDMOND, Wash. — BCMI, developer of cloud-based, mobile applications for the concrete and construction materials industry, has once again expanded its suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools with a time-saving AI agent. The ProPilot AI Agent is here to make your life easier. This tool monitors hundreds and thousands of producers business-critical records in the BCMI Platform, communicates with API endpoints and calculates the information you need in an instant.

Change Management 100

Change Management Communication Construction Management 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 19, 2024

State-of-the-art campus will transform education and community engagement in the Coachella Valley PALM SPRINGS, Calif C.W. Driver Companies , a leading builder in California since 1919, has broken ground on the new College of the Desert (COD) Palm Springs campus. The $268 million, 175,000-square-foot project will provide cutting-edge facilities for learning, collaboration, and innovation, while setting new standards for sustainability and community development in the Coachella Valley.

Facility Management 240

Facility Management General Contracting Infrastructure Development Project Management 240

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 10, 2025

Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has acquired Cosgroves, a 90-person buildings engineering firm headquartered in Christchurch, New Zealand. Cosgroves is an industry-leading firm known for technical excellence with public and private sector clients.

Engineering 147

Engineering Building Design Sustainability 147

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 26, 2025

Saint-Gobain announces the next step in the expansion of its digital construction chemicals platform with the acquisition of Maturix, based in Denmark, a leading provider of real-time monitoring solutions for the concrete industry.

Curing 138

Curing Sustainability 138

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 12, 2025

Modular steel solution installed after floodwaters damage Somerset County bridge Parsippany, New Jersey – Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, is pleased to note that it has designed and supplied a modular steel detour bridge to temporarily replace a flood-damaged structure in Boynton, Pennsylvania.

Engineering 130

Engineering Structural Systems Permits 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 12, 2025

If we want to build the next class of critical thinkers in the AEC industry, we must not only encourage, but coach, disruptive thinking. By Michael Makris, P.E. Weve all heard the classic gray-haired engineer say, Nobody thinks anymore. I dont have gray hair, yet, but Ive caught myself saying the same thing. The challenge we face in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry isnt a lack of hard work or technical expertise.

Building Standards 256

Building Standards Change Management Risk Management Project Management 256

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 12, 2025

By Mark Zweig Reflecting on lessons learned and sharing life, career, and financial advice for younger professionals. With this issue of The Zweig Letter focused on the Rising Stars of the AEC industry, I thought it might be fun for my current 67-year-old self to look back and give some advice to my 30-year-old self. Im not saying 30-year-old me would take it but here it is nevertheless!

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Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 8, 2025

Middlesex County, NJ Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has been awarded a $444 million contract by the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) to carry out the replacement of the Raritan River Bridge in Middlesex County, NJ. Serving as a direct link between Perth Amboy and South Amboy, the project will replace the bridge that formerly suffered damage by Superstorm Sandy.

Contracts 130

Contracts Lifts Electrical Systems Building Resilience 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 9, 2025

Highlights: Acquisition positions Stantec as the second largest architecture firm in the US and greatly strengthens its position as the largest integrated engineering and architecture firm in North America Significantly enhances Stantecs service offerings in some of the fastest growing segments and regions of the US Continues to advance the achievement of Stantecs targets in its 2024-2026 Strategic Plan Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed a definitive purc

Architecture 127

Architecture Engineering Flooring Systems Building Design 127

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 3, 2025

MMT supplies materials for the largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States Spokane Valley, WA Mercer Mass Timber (MMT ) , a leading manufacturer of sustainable timber building materials and a subsidiary of Mercer International Inc., announces a key role in the construction of Walmarts new Home Office in Bentonville, Arkansasthe largest mass timber corporate campus in the United States.

Sustainability 100

Sustainability Building Materials Manufacturing Building Materials Zoning 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

APRIL 1, 2025

The Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) and Zweig Group are pleased to announce their intent for SMPS to acquire ElevateHER a strategic move that underscores a shared commitment to ensuring a sustainable workforce and improving the human experience in the architecture, engineering, and construction business. Since its founding by Zweig Group in 2019, ElevateHER has emerged as an impactful initiative dedicated to tackling the talent crisis in the AEC industry.

Infrastructure Development 222

Infrastructure Development Collaboration Sustainability Construction Management 222

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 29, 2025

Chester, PA Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has been awarded a contract by the Delaware River Port Authority (DPRA) to carry out the $220 million phase three painting and rehabilitation of the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester, PA and Bridgeport, NJ. Serving as a critical passageway, this project will revitalize the bridge and upgrade the user experience.

Painting/finishing 100

Painting/finishing Electrical Wiring Installation Contracts General Contracting 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 30, 2025

COLUMBIA, SC STV, a leading professional services firm that plans, designs and manages infrastructure projects across North America, today announced it has played a key role in securing a $204 million Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant for the City of Columbia, South Carolina. This funding will be used for the Assembly Street Railroad Corridor Separation program a crucial project that aims to improve rail operations and alleviate vehicle congestion

Stakeholder Engagement 100

Stakeholder Engagement Project Management Building Design Facility Management 100

Civil + Structural Engineer

JANUARY 8, 2025

When Hurricane Helene made landfall on September 26, it began a 500-mile path of destruction that wreaked havoc on homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Experts estimate flood and wind losses from Helene to be as high as $47.5 billion. As the climate gets warmer, hurricanes are likely to grow in intensity. Researchers suggest that the most damaging US hurricanes are three times more frequent than 100 years ago, and the number of major hurricanes, classified as Category 3 or higher, in the Atlan

Steel Fabrication 264

Steel Fabrication Building Materials Manufacturing Building Resilience Building Materials 264

Civil + Structural Engineer

MAY 20, 2025

Arup and the Wharf District Council in Boston released today the Neighborhood Resiliency Project Handbook, which provides guidance on how to develop and execute community-led projects to enhance neighborhood flood resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Stakeholder Engagement 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Our annual Generational Marketing webinar, packed with fresh COGNITION Smart Data insights, provides invaluable data to help you understand what todaysand tomorrowshomebuyers truly want. Lake City, Colo. — In a free webinar on February 19 , Green Builder Media CEO Sara Gutterman will share detailed insights from COGNITION Smart Data, offering actionable advice on how to meet the preferences of Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials, and Gen Zsand prepare for the upcoming demands of Gen Alpha.

Renewable Energy Systems 165

Renewable Energy Systems Green Building Building Resilience Energy Efficiency 165

Civil + Structural Engineer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

CHICAGO Ware Malcomb , an award-winning international design firm, today announced that construction is complete on Station 250 , an upscale multifamily development in Mundelein, IL. The firm provided architecture, interior design and full site planning services for 166-unit transit-oriented project. Located next to the Mundelein Village Hall and adjacent to the local METRA rail station, the community was developed and constructed by Synergy Construction Group.

Real Estate Development 130

Real Estate Development Site Planning Building Design Architecture 130

Civil + Structural Engineer

JULY 21, 2025

California Water Plan Update 2028 will serve as the state’s strategic roadmap in a changing climate SACRAMENTO, CA – TSX, NYSE:STN Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has been selected by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) to provide water resource planning and facilitation services to support the California Water Plan Update […]

Sustainability 200

Sustainability Engineering Project Management 200

Civil + Structural Engineer

JUNE 23, 2025

Cibolo, Texas – The Lower Seguin Road Reconstruction project has been recognized as the Project of the Year in the Transportation category for Small Cities/Rural Communities by the Texas Chapter of the American Public Works Association (TxAPWA). Delivered through a partnership between the City of Cibolo, engineering firm Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

Public Works 130

Public Works Engineering 130