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Southeast City Scoop: Construction Starts in Nashville

January 16, 2017

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Nashville’s Overall Spending in 2017 May Not Keep Pace With Last Year’s Activity

Southeast City Scoop: Construction Starts in Atlanta

January 16, 2017

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More sectors are showing increased activity, but economics is beginning to dampen prospects for residential projects

Fixed Mega-Roof of Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Spanning on Its Own

Decentering the 17,000-ton roof went according to plan, says steel erector

Nadine M. Post

January 6, 2017

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With the decentering complete of the fixed trusses that shape the daring kinetic roof of the Atlanta Falcons stadium, the steel erector is adding the eight movable parts, called "petals," that will close and open like an oculus.

Composite materials

Florida Bridge Project To Test Composites

A small project will examine several different technologies

Aileen Cho

Jim Parsons

January 2, 2017

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A $6-million, federally funded project will serve as a test bed for a variety of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) and composite technologies.

Petition Boosts Push To Remove Deauthorized Florida Dam

Structure's reservoir is a popular attraction, but opponents say it impedes river flow

Thomas F. Armistead

December 23, 2016

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Structure's reservoir is a popular attraction, but opponents say it impedes river flow.

Risk Management

Engineer and CNA Dispute Claim Over Dual 2014 Bridge Failures

Stewart Engineering is seeking the maximum payout from the insurer

Scott Van Voorhis

December 13, 2016

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A lawsuit filed last year over coverage limits remains unresolved.

Risk Management

Designers Face Fatal Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Fallout

Engineer contests possible license suspension over Wake Technical Community College bridge errors

Scott Judy

December 7, 2016

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Engineering board proposes penalties while worker's family sues architect.

City Scoop: Charleston

October 31, 2016

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Charleston’s population growth is now fueling other business investments.

NCDOT Says Currituck Bridge Plans Are Delayed But Intact

Jim Parsons

October 26, 2016

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On Oct. 17, the Southern Environmental Law Center issued a statement on behalf of opponents to the proposed Mid-Currituck Bridge, claiming that NCDOT is delaying building the seven-mile Currituck Sound crossing due to rising costs and lower traffic forecasts.

Disaster Preparedness

Battening Down a Marine Construction Site for Hurricane

Storm Protection Measures Yield Mixed Results When Hurricane Matthew Comes to Call

Jim Parsons

October 19, 2016

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PCL Civil Constructors made extensive preparations as Hurricane Matthew approached to secure the jobsite and equipment of its project to replace the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge on the coast of North Carolina. And yet, as the storm pulled away, two 140-ft-long barges were found beached, almost 30 miles away. An NCDOT engineer provides details.

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Southeast City Scoop: Construction Starts in Nashville

Southeast City Scoop: Construction Starts in Atlanta

Fixed Mega-Roof of Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium Spanning on Its Own

Florida Bridge Project To Test Composites

Petition Boosts Push To Remove Deauthorized Florida Dam

Engineer and CNA Dispute Claim Over Dual 2014 Bridge Failures

Designers Face Fatal Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Fallout

City Scoop: Charleston

NCDOT Says Currituck Bridge Plans Are Delayed But Intact

Battening Down a Marine Construction Site for Hurricane

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