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Factors That Influence Highway Alignment And Their Impact

The Constructor

Highway alignment involves the positioning of the road about the environment, and it must consider topography, traffic volumes, existing road infrastructure, environmental factors, and economic factors. When it comes to building or reconstructing any road, the alignment of the road is one of the most important factors to consider.

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Report: Infrastructure Deal Must Consider Environment

Construction Equipment

Instead of building new roads and widening highways, StreetsBlog says there’s a better way to spend $2 trillion in infrastructure. According to a recent article, the authors of a U.S. PIRG Education Fund study suggest the country prioritize measures that shift commuters toward transit while fixing…

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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Meet the Insider: Alan Muse, Global Director of the Build Environment at RICS

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Alan Muse , Global Director of the Built Environment at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) , is passionate about all of these things. Leaders can look forward to learning more about these topics in Alan’s articles for our newly launched Digital Builder Insider program. What’s one “tool” you can’t live without and why?

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Effective Marketing For Diverse Construction Job Categories

Construction Marketing

That said, this article will unravel strategies that resonate with professionals, from those who meticulously plan projects to those who wield the tools on-site. Engineers (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical) Civil engineers focus on the design and maintenance of infrastructure.

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety

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Advancing Healthcare: Medical Office Buildings at the Forefront of Access and Safety 1 kcichowicz Fri, 05/03/2024 - 07:18 Healthcare Facilities This article explores the pivotal shift from traditional hospital settings to Medical Office Buildings (MOBs), focusing on how these facilities enhance patient access.

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The City of Cape Town is Building Carbon Neutral Center

Natural Building

It is designed to be carbon-neutral, and the materials were carefully selected in an effort to respect the natural environment. The center will be fitted with a photovoltaic system to generate its own electricity and a water-recycling filtration system that will be linked to other existing infrastructure on the site. “We