Standing Out in 2020
The City of Seattle balanced a quick response to COVID-19 while continuing to prioritize infrastructure. By Sophia Acevedo Many major
Read moreThe City of Seattle balanced a quick response to COVID-19 while continuing to prioritize infrastructure. By Sophia Acevedo Many major
Read moreThe multimillion-dollar project improves safety on the busiest and largest interchange in Wisconsin By Brian Alvarado A major component in
Read moreThe Newtown Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility provides clean water to upwards of 1 million people By Brian Alvarado Built
Read moreThe Marc Basnight Bridge is designed to provide a 100-year service life, addressing the many problems of its predecessor By
Read moreThe City of Dallas created the Able Pump Station to remedy this issue of its past By Sophia Acevedo Aging
Read moreThe Russell Street Bridge project makes way for safer access to movement By Sophia Acevedo Bridges serve as an essential
Read moreThe Murray Wet Weather Facility reduces untreated CSOs into Puget Sound By Brian Alvarado For 60 years during heavy rain,
Read moreThe Gerald Desmond Bridge will be replaced by a new more efficient bridge By Sophia Acevedo The Port of
Read moreThe Lakes & Stormwater Division of Lakeland ensures safety of its water By Brian Alvarado Water is one of the
Read moreOak Harbor Clean Water Facility provides clean water for a better ecosystem The Oak Harbor Clean Water Facility (OHCWF) located
Read moreThe world’s largest airport solar facility could power more than 9,500 homes The capital of the Sunshine State, Tallahassee, Fla.,
Read moreTexas’ SH 45 Southwest Toll Road connects communities and considers the environment By Brian Alvarado When it comes to transportation
Read moreThousands of new bed spaces are available thanks to dedicated civil engineers from the United States Army Corps of Engineers
Read moreNew SCV Water treatment facility will help provide clean drinking water to thousands of families a year By Zack Johnston
Read moreFacility improvements result in bettering citizens’ lives and a smaller environmental impact. Water equals life, and now with droughts and
Read morePublic works have almost always been the faction of local government that can be overlooked or underappreciated; seen as a
Read moreThe history of the George Washington Bridge across the Hudson River began with an idea first proposed in 1906. It
Read moreFor over one hundred years, the Port of Seattle has been the engine driving much of the economic growth of
Read morePhotos courtesy of TDOT The Tennessee Department of Transportation has rebuilt after 2019 mudslides took their toll on SR66 and
Read moreNot only does the SouthEast Connector save drivers travel time, it will help mitigate flood conditions within the Truckee Meadows
Read morePhotos courtesy of the Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division Cottonwood Pass in Colorado is the fourth highest
Read moreThis award-winning interchange incorporates new design methods, technology, and even art By Julia Edinger A new segment of interstate between
Read moreAn outfall improvement is another step toward solving the sanitary sewer issues of Mooresville, North Carolina. Photos Courtesy of Willis
Read moreNDOT has recently completed yet another phase of improvements on I-15, improving function and design By Julia Edinger The Nevada
Read moreOne Maryland county takes on a bicycle master plan to improve safety and quality of life By Zack Johnston Bicycles
Read moreImprovements to the Las Vegas Wash give residents peace of mind, and one less bill to pay By Zack Johnston
Read moreThis $100 million renovation gave new life to the Peace Bridge, which connects the United States with Canada By Julia
Read moreFacility improvements increase water capacity and quality of life for this Florida community By Zack Johnston As a community grows,
Read moreThe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power brings water storage systems underground By Julia Edinger In 2008, the Los
Read moreOnce completed, this sedimentation and recharge facility will help keep the Santa Ana River clean and help California avoid future
Read moreThe Florida Department of Transportation has completed a project to decrease highway congestion and improve travel time By Julia Edinger
Read moreThe conversion of a former landfill site into a solar farm is the largest project of its kind in Ohio
Read moreThe USACE responded to levee breaches along the Missouri River after a bomb cyclone caused major flooding in Iowa and
Read moreNCDOT delivers a new bridge to a city divided by the Intracoastal Waterway By Julia Edinger Photos courtesy of NCDOT
Read moreThe Metropolitan Sewer District’s efforts will prevent harmful overflow and protect the Ohio River By Julia Edinger In a climate
Read moreProject Neon, the largest public works project the state of Nevada has undertaken, is nearing completion two decades later By
Read moreThis cape town implemented best management practices to ensure a greener stormwater solution By Julia Edinger Most people are familiar
Read moreSarasota County’s 10th Street Bafflebox works to prevent stormwater and sediment pollution from reaching the Sarasota Bay By Brianna Fries
Read moreMilwaukee’s new addition to their streetcar system, The Hop, provides efficient transit options to the city’s residents By Brianna Fries
Read morePoncha Springs, a sleepy town in Colorado gets a wake-up call and the community comes together to improve their water
Read moreCaltrans completed this innovative and award-winning bridge replacement project in less than eight months By Julia Edinger The landscape of
Read moreThe Interstate 80 (I-80) is an east– west transcontinental freeway that runs from downtown San Francisco, California, to Teaneck, New
Read moreThe Mississippi River Levee System began with the first settlers, with the first official levee being built outside New Orleans
Read moreCompleted in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge is a hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge located in New York City, currently one of
Read moreThe 2,318-foot long Fort Hamer Bridge crosses the Manatee River and its design utilizes some impressive new approaches By Brianna
Read moreThe Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services paints the roads gray to combat rising temperatures By Julia Edinger The City
Read moreFollowing in the steps of the historic Tappan Zee Bridge, the cable-stayed Mario M. Cuomo Bridge boasts some impressive features
Read moreLMN Architects developed an eye-catching design for a much needed transit station on the University of Washington Campus By Howard
Read moreThe Davenport Recycled Water Project, a 3-million-gallon recycled water retention pond, offers an alternative water source to residents By Julia
Read moreFairfax County has repeatedly been subjected to negative effects of stormwater; now, they have established a solution to protect the
Read moreThe long anticipated stretch of Interstate 11 in Southern Nevada made its debut this year, transforming transportation and improving efficiency
Read moreThe deepening of the MRSC will provide huge benefits for both nearby ports and the surrounding marshland By Brianna Fries
Read moreThe KK Tunnel System has transformed the wastewater system and enhanced the state’s utility infrastructure, making it an easy choice
Read moreEverything is bigger in Texas — including the infrastructure projects By Julia Edinger After much deliberation, as well as input
Read moreOpened in October 2018, the new and improve Whittier Bridge provides increased safety measures and new opportunities to surrounding municipalities
Read moreU.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao recently announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $205 million in supplemental
Read moreA 10.1-mile stretch on I-35W in Fort Worth, TX has been completely redone thanks to a lot of hard work,
Read moreThe new Bonner Bridge finally nears its opening after decades of legal battles and delays By Abby Pittman Hatteras Island,
Read moreThe Boyers Mill Road Bridge replacement project demonstrated a willingness to tackle the most difficult of challenges through innovative thinking
Read moreHow Clark County Public Works improved an overloaded Wash Channel By Brianna Fries When one thinks of areas that
Read moreThe CATS LYNX Blue Line Extension provides important transit options and is the first of many transportation improvements coming to
Read moreElmwood Park undertook its biggest infrastructure project yet to reduce the risk of future floods By Shea Costales After
Read moreThe reconstruction of the I-15 Virgin River Bridge No. 6 sets an award-winning example for efficient spending, time management, and
Read moreReplacing compromised underwater pipes in Salem, Mass. required an innovative approach By Shea Costales Since the 1970s, the Marblehead pipelines
Read moreThe Springfield Avenue Pumping Station’s conversion from steam to electricity cuts emissions and costs By Abby Pittman Built in 1901
Read moreAs part of the major upgrades made to Interstate 70/71 in Columbus, Ohio, improvements were also made to pipes that
Read moreUnique designs, smart utility, strong foundations, and community input were all combined to create the incredible new Kenneth F. Burns
Read moreA groundbreaking approach to water treatment technologies A critical component of river health in Boise, Idaho is its nutrient makeup.
Read moreThe 33rd Street Outfall was constructed to prevent flooding and improve stormwater drainage to service neighborhoods in Denver, Colo. By
Read moreI-77 Mobility Partners slated to finish Charlotte’s first ever Express Toll Lanes by the end of 2018 By Abby Pittman
Read moreCreated by a public-private partnership, the first of its kind project is a catalyst for the creation of a regional
Read moreAdvanced construction techniques and materials give new life to an historic landmark By Jack Simpson Photo Credit: HNTB Corporation How
Read moreTo address some of the country’s worst traffic, the city of Honolulu determined that an elevated rail system would be
Read moreProject Neon addresses both the immediate needs as well as the expected growing congestion problem of the Las Vegas Valley
Read moreBee Branch Creek Restoration Project is a creative, environmentally-friendly solution to stormwater mitigation saves homes and money while enhancing the
Read moreHurricane Harvey has been the costliest tropical cyclone recorded, causing hundreds of billions of dollars in damage, primarily from flooding
Read moreThe reports of historic flooding out of eastern Texas are mounting up and, despite best laid plans by county, state,
Read moreThe Water Resources Development Act of 2016 brings much needed funding to several infrastructure projects across America By Dani Neiley
Read moreThe City of Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) held “Pothole Palooza” – a gang busters attack on all the potholes
Read moreOroville’s shortcomings highlight the need for municipalities nationwide to look to their infrastructure to ensure it is modern, upgraded and
Read moreTo preserve and enhance the economic vitality of downtown Concord, New Hampshire, the Main Street project was developed for residents
Read moreThe project overcame both political and environmental challenges to become an award-winning example of transportation infrastructure By Elizabeth Delehanty Photography
Read morePart of an ongoing urban revitalization campaign, the development of a unique land bridge between downtown and the Arch grounds
Read moreMade possible by a custom control valve, Bull Run Watershed is now home to a unique, eco-friendly solution for water
Read moreWith its newly opened water treatment facility, the town of Liberty, Mo. demonstrates how smaller cities can forgo dependence on
Read moreThe first phase of the Kosciuszko Bridge replacement in New York City is open to traffic and when the project
Read moreThe world’s two largest full-scale accelerated pavement testing facilities have formed a partnership that promises to benefit state DOTs and
Read moreAt 7,710 feet-long (or roughly 2,350 meters) and 116 feet wide (or 35 meters), connecting Seattle to Bellevue, Wash., the
Read moreIn discussion in one form or the other since the early 1980s, the newly completed center is an innovative, combined
Read moreAfter failed beginnings and an overboard project budget, the silver lining for phase one of the Second Avenue Subway is
Read morePhiladelphia’s transformation of The Navy Yard, from a military center to urban development, successfully integrates commercial and historical buildings with
Read moreThe New York Bridge Project is creating a state-of-the-art, twin-span replacement for the 3.1-mile Tappan Zee Bridge across the Hudson
Read moreDating back to 1775 under George Washington’s command, engineer officers were appointed in the army. It wasn’t until March 1802
Read moreKansas City, Missouri’s downtown streetcar system opened in the summer of 2016, allowing locals, visitors, and the city itself to
Read moreBeneath Kentucky’s Sanitation District No. 1 is an array of technology to manage the district’s infrastructure By Tim Wacker Infrastructure
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