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ARTICLES

Can Clean Energy Provide Well Paying Construction Jobs?

Sen. Joe Manchin and advocates push for infrastructure funds

Pam McFarland

July 27, 2021

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The energy bill is expected to be rolled into the larger $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill package.

Labor, Materials, Nature Complicate I-30 Widening

Arkansas highway expansion overcomes a time-consuming triple culvert, weak soils, supplier slowdowns and even endangered mussels

David M. Brown

July 27, 2021

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Arkansas highway expansion overcomes a time-consuming triple culvert, weak soils, supplier slowdowns and even endangered mussels.

Choosing the Right Construction Software and Integration Strategy

June 29, 2021

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Building an organizational technology infrastructure is not just one big decision for an engineering or construction leader, it is a series of big decisions and it’s important to think several moves ahead.

Texas passes legislation to winterize power grid

Texas Passes Reforms to Winterize Power Infrastructure

Louise Poirier

June 8, 2021

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The legislation, which will require power plants to prepare for extreme weather conditions, was passed in response to widespread power outages in February, was signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 8.

Crack on I-40 bridge over Mississippi River

Fractured Beam May Close Key Mississippi River Crossing for Months

Jim Parsons

May 13, 2021

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Arkansas and Tennessee transportation officials say “a catastrophic event” was averted with the discovery of a fractured steel beam in the I-40 Mississippi River Bridge, but it could be months before the crossing is fully repaired and reopened to traffic.

Biden Highlights Deficient Calcasieu River Bridge in Infrastructure Pitch

Autumn Cafiero Giusti

May 7, 2021

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During a May 6 visit to Louisiana, President Joe Biden highlighted the structurally deficient I-10 bridge over the Calcasieu River in Lake Charles as an example of a project his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan could help fund.

Ferrovial Consortium Wins $1.5B Project to Expand I-35 in San Antonio

Louise Poirier

April 5, 2021

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The project, located on the city's north side, is expected to take six years to complete.

Commentary

Editorial: How to Pass a True Infrastructure Bill

ENR editorial board's advice to Congress and the President

ENR Editorial Board

April 2, 2021

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A substantial part of the Biden infrastructure plan would direct money elsewhere.

Water

Autodesk to Acquire Water Infrastructure Technology Provider Innovyze for $1 Billion

Cash transaction will be Autodesk's most expensive ever if it closes as planned in April

Jeff Yoders

February 24, 2021

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Autodesk acquires water infrastructure design and management provider Innovyze for $1 billion, plans to integrate it with Autodesk Civil 3D, BIM360 and other products.

Infrastructure

ASCE Gives Ohio Infrastructure a C-; Rail Gets High Marks While Levees, Roads, Transit Lag

The state's grades range from a B to a D across 16 categories

Jeff Yoders

February 11, 2021

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Ohio's infrastructure earns a C- from the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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EVENTS

Taking Modular To the Next Level

ON DEMAND

The industry continues to explore uses for volumetric modular construction, which produces factory-assembled six-sided fully outfitted modules, and hybrid modular construction. How can AEC firms capitalize on these methods and best take advantage of their efficiencies? We'll discuss how to fulfill the promise and avoid the pitfalls of all types of modular construction.

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Webinar

1/26/21 to 1/26/22

Online

Contact: Lauren Whitaker

Beyond BIM: How the Virtual Twin Addresses Infrastructure Project Challenges

ON DEMAND

As infrastructure engineering and project delivery become more complex, the need to adopt new methods become more urgent. We'll discuss how technology can help engineering teams overcome Digital Twin implementation challenges, by adopting a progressive Virtual Twin approach delivering significant efficiency while minimizing adoption challenges.

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Webinar

4/27/21 to 4/27/22

Contact: Danielle

The New, Secure World of Federal Projects

ON DEMAND: ENR will talk to some of the experts in how best to navigate the increasingly digital world of federal and state projects, and work effectively in a more collaborative data-management environment.

Webinar

6/1/21

Contact: Danielle

Economic Outlook: The Impact of the American Jobs Plan on Construction and Engineering

ON DEMAND

What is the expected economic impact for construction and engineering? Our experts will discuss what comes next and how the American Jobs Plan factors into the economic outlook for the industry.

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Webinar

6/2/21 to 6/2/22

Contact: Danielle

How to Turn Your AI/BI into a Reality

ON DEMAND

This webinar will explore how identifying key business questions and create the infrastructure necessary are the foundational step of leveraging your data. A panel of experts will discuss their best practices and how they overcame challenges to leveraging AI/BI to increase ROI.

Is Your Firm's Tech Stack Ready to Bid on New Infrastructure Work?

With a big federal infrastructure spend expected sometime in the next year, contractors, engineers and other firms may find that some state and federal owners are asking for more digital-focused bid packages. ENR will talk to industry firms and experts on how some DOTs and agencies are moving toward better digital project management, and how to be ready to bid on new work.