Water & Dams China Launches Construction of Megadam Project Jim Parsons July 22, 2025 No Comments The controversial dam will be located on lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo, the world’s longest and deepest river canyons.Read More
Watertight NYC’s $700M Subway Resilience Plan Hinges on $30B Sewer Upgrade and Local Action MTA hardens subway infrastructure while citywide sewer overhaul and neighborhood interventions shape climate resilience Bryan Gottlieb July 22, 2025 No Comments NYC’s $700M subway flood plan depends on a $30 billion sewer overhaul.Read More
Government White House Highlights Cost Increase for Federal Reserve HQ Renovation James Leggate July 22, 2025 No Comments The project cost has increased from $1.9 billion to $2.5 billion but there are other factors behind the Trump administration's concerns.Read More
Safety AtkinsRéalis Pilots New PPE Head Protection Design Across UK Jobsites Emell D. Adolphus July 22, 2025 No Comments The hard hat design allows for fit adjustments to accommodate a wider range of hair types and some religious headwear.Read More
Partial Collapse Shuts Down South Carolina Bridge Jim Parsons July 22, 2025 No Comments Witnesses reportedly saw concrete and dump trucks crossing the 10-span, 165-ft-long structure as the collapse began.Read More
Kiewit Seeks Millions in Added Connecticut Pier Renovation Costs Richard Korman July 22, 2025 No Comments A critical phase in the final part of a $274-million project.Read More
Government MassDOT's $327M Grant Among Rescinded Awards After 'Big Beautiful Bill' Congress' spending package claws back Neighborhood Access and Equity grants James Leggate July 21, 2025 No Comments An analysis found $2.4 billion may be rescinded from grants awarded under the Neighborhood Access and Equity program.Read More
Transportation California Sues Trump Administration to Recover High-Speed Rail Funding Tim Newcomb July 21, 2025 No Comments Calif. High-Speed Rail Authority's complaint seeks to stop the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the project's federal funding.Read More
Bridge Conference Highlights Digital Delivery, Connecting Communities Aileen Cho July 20, 2025 No Comments Pennsylvania agencies at the International Bridge Conference in Pittsburgh discussed their goals for project delivery and asset management.Read More
Standards and Codes ACI 318-25 Structural Concrete Code Update Adds Sustainability Guide, Performance-based Wind Design New revision offers key clarifications, new frameworks for sustainable design Jeff Rubenstone July 18, 2025 No Comments The first update to the structural concrete standard since 2019 also builds on and clarifies the previous version's guidance on deep foundations and shear friction.Read More