As these communities scale to higher population benchmarks and subsequently increased transit disturbances, industry leaders will continue to engineer products and technologies to ensure a sustainably quieter environment for their residents, visitors and commuters.
Water/Wastewater Sector Keeps Contractors Busy and Seeking to Hire
Contractors are meeting a high backlog of water and wastewater work from both federal and private clients as funds trickle toward long overdue projects, which range from small upgrades to large-scale system overhauls and new facilities for expanding communities.
The Hidden Price of Outdated Damage Prevention Laws: Part II
Advocating for updated damage prevention laws with state and federal legislators would significantly reduce the likelihood of incidents and increase economic growth as excavators become more efficient.
Army Corps Backs ‘Ike Dike’ Coastal Barrier Plan
Public meetings are set to be held in Texas now that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has determined a 70-mile coastal barrier plan, dubbed the “Ike Dike,” is the best way to protect the state’s coastline from future storm surges.
Airport Plans Take Flight
Airport authorities across the country are master planning their way through some pretty staggering growth statistics. In turn, contractors must rise to the occasion by embracing technology and collaboration.
Seven Steps to Manage Traffic and Secure a Safe Work Zone
When construction crews make safety a priority in the work zone with a plan that’s designed and executed by well-trained staff, teams can ensure they are prepared to handle the unforeseen events that might come their way.
Excavation-Related Damages to Buried Infrastructure Plateau
Nearly 440,000 excavation-related damages to U.S. underground facilities occurred in 2017, up 5.5 percent from 2016, according to the Common Ground Alliance’s latest Damage Information Reporting Tool (DIRT).
Work Resumes on $25 Billion Nuclear Project in Georgia
All four of the project co-owners voted to move forward and agreed to finalize definitive agreements that shift some of the project’s financial risk.










