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Report: Corrosion resistance of reinforcing bars
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May 21, 2009
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The Epoxy Interest Group of the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute recently published a report, "Corrosion Resistance of Reinforcing Bars: An Accelerated Test," that summarizes work conducted by Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates comparing the corrosion resistance of many bar types used in concrete. Testing includes carbon-steel, epoxy-coated steel reinforcing, low-carbon chromium steel bars, galvanized, and various stainless steel materials....
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EC10 extends call for presentations
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May 21, 2009
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The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) extended the deadline for submission of abstracts for Environmental Connection 2010 (EC10). Professionals interested in presenting at EC10 in Dallas now have until Friday, May 29, 2009, to submit a 400-word abstract....
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Workshop addresses engineering for offshore wind power
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May 21, 2009
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The first U.S. Marine Technology for Offshore Wind Power Workshop, June 29-30, 2009, in Arlington, Va., will address engineering experiences installing wind turbines offshore, including how lessons and experiences from similar projects in Europe and the offshore oil and gas sector in the United States can be transferred to the emerging offshore wind industry in the United States....
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PCA extends Sustainable Leadership Awards deadline
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May 21, 2009
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The Portland Cement Association extended its call for nominations for the 2009 Sustainable Leadership Awards. The deadline to submit final entries is now June 20, 2009. This annual initiative identifies and honors government leaders who advance sustainable development in their communities through the use of concrete and cement-based products....
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Firms on the move
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May 4, 2009
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News in March and April from civil engineering firms focused on new offices and service expansions, in addition to several announcements about acquisitions. I&S Group, Inc., and Maser Consulting P.A., opened new offices, while GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc., moved to expanded space....
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Blueprint outlines steps for resilient coasts
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May 4, 2009
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A coalition of insurers, public officials, risk experts, builders, and conservation groups unveiled a blueprint of policy changes and what it calls "common-sense actions" that could reduce economic losses from future storms and rising sea levels by as much as half along U.S. coastlines. The Resilient Coasts Blueprint identifies critical steps such as fine-tuning climate risk models to predict rising seas and powerful storms; preserving vital, storm-buffering wetland areas; and strengthening building codes to reduce hurricane losses....
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Report: Consider relocation in flood-vulnerable areas
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May 4, 2009
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A new report by the National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council concludes that levees and floodwalls surrounding New Orleans—no matter how large or sturdy—cannot provide absolute protection against overtopping or failure in extreme events. Voluntary relocation of people and neighborhoods from areas that are vulnerable to flooding should be considered as a viable public policy option, the report says....
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EPA releases watershed website and wiki
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May 4, 2009
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently posted a new website called Watershed Central to help users find environmental data, watershed models, nearby local organizations, guidance documents, and other information. The website also contains links to watershed technical resources, funding sources, mapping applications, and information specific to named watersheds....
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New groundwater decontamination method developed
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May 4, 2009
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The University of Florida is seeking companies interested in commercializing a form of soil and aquifer decontamination, pollutant plume capture, and treatment using a Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB). The PRB is installed by injection (not by excavation) and uses humic substances to facilitate subsurface interception, retention, and treatment of groundwater contaminants released by industrial and agricultural sources....
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Stagnito Media launches infrastructure information source
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May 4, 2009
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Rebuilding America’s Infrastructure (RAI)—a new information source from Stagnito Media, publisher of CE News and Civil Connection—offers professional, technical, and ahead-of-the-curve guidance through a print magazine, an e-newsletter, and a dynamic website updated daily— the anchor of the RAI brand....
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AEC opportunities from stimulus spending
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May 4, 2009
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Government and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) experts will convene May 13-14, 2009, in Orlando, Fla., at Deltek’s Insight 2009 conference for The Stimulus & Beyond: Navigating the Brave New World. The event was created to give government contractors and AEC firms answers on what is happening with the stimulus plan to prepare them to win business in this new era of government spending....
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Summit offers hot topics in GIS for engineers
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May 4, 2009
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ESRI invites surveyors, engineers, and GIS users to enhance current practices, expand opportunities, and stay up-to-date with the latest GIS technology and the new markets it creates by attending the 2009 ESRI Survey & Engineering GIS Summit, July 11-14 at the San Diego, Calif., Convention Center....
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Indiana development first to earn National Green Building Standard Certification
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April 18, 2009
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A neo-traditional community in Northwest Indiana is the first in the country to earn land development certification under the National Green Building Standard, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Approved by the American National Standards Institute in January 2009, the ICC-700-2008 National Green Building Standard sets benchmarks and a verification protocol for single-family homes, apartments and condominiums, remodeling, lot and site development, and all kinds of residential construction....
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Administration releases high-speed rail plan
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April 18, 2009
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On April 16, the Obama Administration released a strategic plan for high-speed rail in the United States, including 10 proposed rail corridors. The plan identifies $8 billion provided in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and $1 billion a year for five years requested in the federal budget as a down payment to jump-start development of a passenger rail system. The Federal Railroad Administration will begin awarding the first round of grants by late summer....
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Testing and modeling concrete performance
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April 18, 2009
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The National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is sponsoring the 2009 Concrete Technology Forum: Focus on Testing and Modeling, scheduled for May 13 -15 at the Westin Cincinnati. The forum will bring researchers and practitioners together to discuss the latest advances, technical knowledge, continuing research, tools, and solutions for testing and modeling concrete performance....
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Best Firms To Work For deadline extended
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April 18, 2009
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The deadline for the 2009 CE News Best Civil Engineering Firms To Work For ranking has been extended to April 24, 2009, for firms to complete the corporate survey and pay the entry fee. Firm employees have until May 15 to complete the employee survey....
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Water summit to explore aging infrastructure
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April 18, 2009
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The Construction Management Association of America is presenting a national Water Summit, July 19-20, 2009, in Las Vegas. Summit participants can select from 15 sessions....
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Meridian Systems conference offers Professional Development Units
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April 18, 2009
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Project and infrastructure lifecycle management software developer Meridian Systems announced that its 2009 User Conference was accepted as a Project Management Institute (PMI) Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) Program. As a PMI R.E.P., the 2009 Meridian User Conference offers attendees the opportunity to qualify for Professional Development Units for conference attendance....
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Firms on the move
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April 7, 2009
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Although the pace has slackened, civil engineering firms continue to invest in growth through mergers, acquisitions, and office expansions. "Movers" this month include Bonestroo, AMEC, KCI Technologies, and Black & Veatch....
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President Obama nominates civil engineers to agency posts
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April 7, 2009
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President Obama nominated two civil engineers and a transportation professional to administrative positions within the Federal Highway Administration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Transportation, respectively....
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Website highlights critical infrastructure issues
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April 7, 2009
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The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials launched a national campaign—Are We There Yet? We Can Be!—to build awareness and provide information on the critical needs of the nation’s transportation system. The campaign is designed to be a one-stop shop for current information on the condition of the country’s infrastructure, state examples of successful projects, innovative technology, and focused solutions....
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AEC firms must work fast to win stimulus-funded projects
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April 7, 2009
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According to the Guide to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a new report from ZweigWhite, working fast and staying close to home are two key points that will help firms win projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009....
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WEF partners with Alliance for Water Stewardship
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April 1, 2009
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ALEXANDRIA, VA.—The Water Environment Federation (WEF) announced a new partnership with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), an international group of like-minded organizations that promotes responsible use of water resources. WEF will provide a utility perspective and other water sector input in the development of global watershed certification and international water stewardship standards during the next three years. In addition, WEF will assist in efforts to secure funding for the AWS via cooperative agreements with agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other institutions....
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Forum teaches how to avoid legal pitfalls
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April 1, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) is hosting a forum—Managing Transportation Projects to Avoid Legal Pitfalls—April 15-16, 2009, at its headquarters in Washington, D.C. Offered through the ARTBA Foundation’s Transportation Builder Institute, which provides customized professional development programs for industry executives, the program will cover developments and trends, ethics issues, false claims, risk management and dispute resolution, environmental compliance, delay and impact claims, and disadvantaged business enterprise/women business enterprise-related issues. The program will feature presentations from law firms Peckar & Abramson; Watt, Tieder, Hofar & Fitzgerald; Kilpatrick Stockton; Beveridge & Diamond PC; Holland & Knight; Coats Rose; and The Law Office of Lawrence J. Joseph....
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State dam officials estimate $50 billion repair need
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April 1, 2009
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LEXINGTON, KY—The Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) estimated that the cost of rehabilitating the nation’s non-federal dams is $50 billion, including $16 billion for high-hazard-potential dams (those whose failure would likely cause loss of human life). The group recommended a federal program to fund rehabilitation of dams that will encourage state parallel funding programs, provide for cost sharing, and stretch the funding pool to maximize the number of dams that will be rehabilitated....
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ACEC Convention to focus on stimulus opportunities
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April 1, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) says its 2009 Annual Convention will double as "Stimulus Central" by offering stimulus-focused education sessions including new contracting prospects with federal agencies, future stimulus-based project opportunities, and lobbying Capitol Hill for increased funding for industry priorities....
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Rooftop solar system creates electricity-neutral workplace
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April 1, 2009
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ROCKLIN, CALIF.—ECO:LOGIC Engineering—a planning, permitting, design, construction management, and water and wastewater facilities operating firm—added a photovoltaic (PV) solar array on its own 20,000-square-foot rooftop that provides enough power during the day to supply electricity for 60 employees. In addition, ECO:LOGIC optimized and upgraded all fixtures inside the building to save on energy consumption. The combination of the solar project and the fixture upgrades results in a corporate headquarters that is electricity neutral on an annual basis....
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FEMA picks engineering team for national flood program
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April 1, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a technical contract to a consortium of four national engineering firms—PBS&J, CDM, Greenhorne & O’Mara, and Stantec—to help undertake the agency’s flood risk mapping and planning program, Risk MAP. The five-year, $600 million contract is one of three contracts FEMA has awarded to support its efforts to create safer communities by providing more accurate flood and risk data....
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Engineering team picked for D.C. sewer project
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April 1, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC WASA) selected Jacobs Associates as General Consultant for Tunnels and Geotechnical Engineering (GCTGE) for its Long-Term Control Plan (LTCP). The purpose of the LTCP is to reduce combined sewer overflows to the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers and Rock Creek, and to decrease surface flooding during major rain events in the northeast boundary neighborhood of the District of Columbia....
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Plugging civil engineers into the renewable power value chain
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April 1, 2009
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SEATTLE—February was a big month for announcements regarding renewable power in 2009 and beyond. But, what are the takeaways for civil engineering firms that are in a position to support this sector’s value chain?...
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