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In what the civil engineers gtroup termed "the most significant change" to the 7-22 standard's flood load provisions since the inception of ASCE 7. the new supplement ties flood hazard mitigation to a structure’s risk level, and sets the hazard area for most risk categories to the 500-year floodplain for determining flood loads.

Chris Ashton, CEO of Australia-based engineer-builder, sees growth in 'sustainability projects' in sale of North America maintainance unit gained from Jacobs, but firm also posts traditional oil and gas project wins from major players.

A focus of flood prevention efforts are cities on the Lower San Joaquin River that are especially vulnerable to high-water events.

As wildfires become more common across the West Coast, states are enacting protections for outdoor workers likely to be exposed to smoke.

Denver Water is raising its dam outside Boulder, Colo., by 131 ft to nearly triple the capacity of Gross Reservoir.

But Biden, legislators punt on broad transmission expansion in deadline-pushed debt ceiling compromise bill that is set for House and Senate votes this week.

The measure includes permitting reform, spending caps and a boost for the Mountain Valley gas pipeline project.

Six-story Davenport apartment structure had been undergoing exterior brick wall repairs prior to partial collapse on May 28, with two people feared still inside and dead. 

The 45 projects identified by CAISO are needed to handle increased demand driven by the state's ambitious clean energy development initatives.

Los Angeles International Airport modernization includes a new terminal with 12 to 18 new gates as well as development of Concourse 0 with six to nine net new gates and airfield upgrades.