TxDOT: Flatiron/Dragados Faces Default Over Bridge Design Issues
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AUGUST 17, 2022
Texas Dept. of Transportation officials threatened to replace the design-build contractor if their design concerns are not addressed within 15 days.
TxDOT Outlines 'Highly Problematic' Design Issues With Halted Corpus Christi Bridge
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AUGUST 8, 2022
An independent review raised concerns the bridge could collapse under certain load conditions, Texas Dept. of Transportation officials say.
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FIU Collapse Report Spurs Texas Bridge Design Review
ENR Construction
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
The Texas Dept. of Transportation has suspended design work on Corpus Christi’s Harbor Bridge pending a safety review of plans prepared by FIGG Bridge Group, one of the firms faulted by the National Transportation Safety Board for last year’s deadly pedestrian bridge collapse at Florida International University.
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6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments
BD+C
DECEMBER 4, 2023
6 guideposts for cities to create equitable transit-oriented developments Austin, Texas, has developed an ETOD Policy Toolkit Study to make transit-oriented developments more equitable for current and future residents and businesses. Austin, Texas, has created a 6-point set of guidelines to make transit-oriented developments more equitable.
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Texas Audit Finds Flaws in State Design-Build Job Management
ENR Construction
AUGUST 31, 2016
A state audit issued last month faults the Texas Dept. of Transportation for several shortcomings in administering design-build projects, based on reviews of four projects totaling $3.8 billion that were procured between September 2012 and February 2016.
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Top Railway Projects in the US
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 17, 2022
Data cited by Amtrak indicates that 75% of US consumers believe we should shift more trips to passenger rail to reduce transportation’s impact on climate change. East Side Access (ESA) is a New York City public works project designed to connect the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Grand Central Terminal on Manhattan’s East Side.
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FEATURE STORY: State of the Year – Texas
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
FEBRUARY 22, 2013
Texas, a perennial front-runner for Business Facilities’ State of the Year designation, has reclaimed its position at the top of our annual list with a tour de force that vaulted the Lone Star State to the top of just about every credible business ranking out there, including those created by our competitors and the general business media.
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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in April 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MARCH 28, 2022
You’ll find conferences and trade shows dedicated to transportation, aviation, prefabrication, water management, and plenty more. Design-Build for Water & Wastewater Conference (Orlando, FL). About: The 2022 Design-Build for Water/Waster Conference will be offered in a hybrid format for virtual and in-person attendance.
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Infrastructure and Resilience Projects Ahead
ENR Construction
JUNE 4, 2018
Energy, industrial and transportation projects fuel solid growth for design firms across the Texas and Louisiana region.
San Antonio green lights multimodal transit center
BD+C
JUNE 30, 2014
Last week, the Board of Directors of VIA Metropolitan Transit in San Antonio, Texas, officially approved plans previously presented by the architecture design team from EE&K a Perkins Eastman company to construct Phase 2 of the Westside Multimodal Transit Center. Body Image: read more.
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Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Indiana And Georgia Top The Field In BF‘s Best Infrastructure Ranking
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JULY 25, 2013
The magazine also prorated the results to reflect the size of the overall infrastructure in each state (in other words, a state that only has 3,000 bridges to take care of has a much easier task than a state like Texas with 52,000 spans). The results also will be featured in the cover story of BF ‘s July/August issue. Great Lakes U.S.
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Transforming shopping malls into 21st century neighborhoods
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Marc Asnis, AICP MFPRO+ Blog University Buildings Healthcare Facilities Mixed-Use Apartments Retail Centers Shopping Centers Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Exterior Restoration Interior Architecture Sustainability Sustainable Development The death of the 20th century shopping mall is evident all across the country.
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BUSINESS REPORT: Texas – Innovation Moves Front And Center In Austin
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MAY 15, 2013
Every year, tens of thousands of people descend on the city for South by Southwest (SXSW), a nine-day stretch of festivals and conferences designed to highlight the hottest new entrants in the world of music, film and technology. TEXAS FAST FACTS. Amazon Puts Three New Warehouses In Texas. Population (2011 Est.): 25,674,681.
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Piezoelectric hits the road
BD+C
JANUARY 19, 2017
In December 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation awarded the University of Texas at San Antonio a $1.32 million contract to design and develop a system to collect energy created by vehicles moving over state roadways and convert it to low-cost renewable power. .
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Piezoelectric hits the road
BD+C
JANUARY 19, 2017
In December 2015, the Texas Department of Transportation awarded the University of Texas at San Antonio a $1.32 million contract to design and develop a system to collect energy created by vehicles moving over state roadways and convert it to low-cost renewable power. .
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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction
Job Order Contracting
AUGUST 21, 2018
Compliance reviews on all JOC proposals via an Informal Compliance Review ICR (TM) or Formal Compliance Review FCR (TM) at owner and/or cooperative designation. Case Studies of Early Contractor Design Involvement to Expedite the 22 Delivery of Emergency Highway Projects. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Matchette, R.
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Upcoming Webinars & Construction Events in June 2022
Autodesk Construction Cloud
MAY 25, 2022
There’s a number of big construction events happening in June covering transportation, preconstruction, the future of construction technology, and more. We have a great webinar in the first week of June, on the life of a model for BIM/VDC managers and any other stakeholders that tend to rely on or interact with design models.
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Omnitracs Opens Its New HQ In Downtown Dallas, TX
Business Facilities
MARCH 31, 2015
The company relocated from San Diego to downtown Dallas into a space designed by BOKA Powell. The growing transportation technology firm houses over 500 employees. . Archives Articles By Industry Articles By Location Articles By Topic Daily News Featured Post Logistics And Distribution Online Features Quality Of Life Texas U.S.
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Top 10 Construction Companies in the USA
CivilJungle
OCTOBER 18, 2020
NASA gave one of the Biggest known to Bechtel to design, construct, and commission Mobile Launcher 2, and its Ground Structure which will be used to assemble and launch the Space Launch System rocket. Jacobs engineering group has headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States. The Chief executive officer of AECOM is W.Troy Rudd.
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BDI Pharma To Open New Irving, TX Distribution Center
Business Facilities
AUGUST 22, 2014
As part of the strategic plan, this facility was designed with optimized distribution capabilities primarily focusing on transportation efficiencies and maintaining business continuity in case of natural disaster. This will be BDI Pharma’s second national distribution center. The new D.C.
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Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by.
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JULY 22, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Industry Protests Increased Use of Single-Step Design-Build by Army Corps. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types.
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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery
Job Order Contracting
APRIL 30, 2022
Partnering process model for public-sector fasttrack design-build projects in Korea. University of Texas at Austin, August 1989. Texas at Austin, July 1991. Texas at Austin, July 1991. Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods. Partnered project performance in Texas. Conley, M.
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The Top International Design Firms - ENR - McGraw-Hill Construction
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JULY 18, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. The Top International Design Firms. Description: International Design Firms take stock in the market. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.
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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JUNE 28, 2023
Some of the topics that will be covered include transforming procurement and production, transforming field execution and safety, and transformation preconstruction and design. You can’t go wrong when you attend AU 2023: The Design & Make Conference. The 2024 AED Summit will be held in San Antonio, Texas.
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Best Universities for Masters in Architecture in the USA | Masters in Architecture in USA 2022
CivilJungle
APRIL 29, 2022
All students must worry about utility statements, transportation expenses, and meals. Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Rhode Island School of Design. Harvard University Graduate School of Design. William Marsh Rice University (Rice University) is a private research university in Houston, Texas.
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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events
Autodesk Construction Cloud
JANUARY 6, 2022
The 2022 World of Concrete (WOC) theme is all about grit, designed to reflect the tenacity and determination construction professionals demonstrate every day on and off the jobsite. AGC Convention (Grapevine, Texas). Design-Build for Water/Wastewater (Orlando, FL) . LCI Lean in Design Forum (Phoenix, AZ).
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52 U.S. Architect To Design Major China Project | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
JULY 20, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Architect To Design Major China Project. Trahan Architects has been selected by the Henan Hongguang Industry Group to design an $880-million mixed-use project in Zhengzhou, the capital and largest city of Chinas Henan province. based firms design concept envisions a 4.3-million-sq-ft
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Univ. of Ill. Voids Design Contract After Ethics Review | ENR.
ENR Construction
JULY 31, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Voids Design Contract After Ethics Review. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types. Construction Methods.
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SK Siltron Investing $302M In Michigan Semiconductor Wafer Plant
Business Facilities
AUGUST 26, 2021
The company, a subsidiary of South Korea’s SK Siltron, considered sites in Georgia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas but ultimately chose Michigan due to its talent and proximity to automakers. Elsewhere in Grand Rapids, global pump manufacturer Blackmer is constructing a new facility that will create 50 jobs.
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121 The Distaste for Toll Roads in the U.S. | ENR: Engineering News.
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JULY 29, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Either you hate them or you think theyre the panacea for all that ails transportation. Through prudent historical compromises, we have created a transportation system that is the envy of the world. The design of this system nearly proved the compatibility of equality and liberty.
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58 Business Facilities’ 10th Annual Rankings Report: Memphis, NOLA Are Logistics Leaders; Houston Is No. 1 In Use Of Renewable Energy
Business Facilities
AUGUST 7, 2014
“Memphis has earned its designation as America’s Aerotropolis.” “The birthplace of Big Oil has made a Texas-sized commitment to renewable energy, setting an example the entire country should follow,” Rogers said. Jobs in the transport&logistics industry. YOUNGSTOWN, OH. NEW ORLEANS, LA.
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Seven Finalist Cities Chosen For Smart City Challenge
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
MARCH 14, 2016
USDOT has pledged up to $40 million to one city to help it define what it means to be a “Smart City “and become the country’s first city to fully integrate innovative technologies – self-driving cars, connected vehicles, and smart sensors – into its transportation network. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. Source: USDOT.
DOT Lets States Shift $473M Unspent on Earmarks to Other Projects.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 17, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. million, followed by California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan. Gulf Oil Spill. Building Types.
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How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness
BD+C
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
How inclusive design supports resilience and climate preparedness 0 qpurcell Thu, 11/16/2023 - 13:31 Resiliency Gail Napell, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, shares five tips and examples of inclusive design across a variety of building sectors. Design for Access Design so all people can access, exit, and use a space independently.
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Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN
Business Facilities
JULY 6, 2016
Presented by Penske Logistics and authored by transportation consultant, Rosalyn Wilson, senior business analyst at Parsons Corporation, the report tracks and measures all costs associated with moving freight through the U.S. The transportation sector of the logistics industry grew by 3.6 Costs for water transportation rose 8.9
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D.C. Bridge Project Gets $90-Million Add-On | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 13, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Description: Design-build is key to 11th Street bridges project, which will eliminate a long-standing problem motorists face in using local streets to change freeways. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment.
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57 Can Leo Linbeck's Super PAC Remake Congress? | ENR.
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JULY 29, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Description: Leo Linbeck III is a familiar name in the Texas construction industry; this year, he’s drawing attention as the founder of an unconventional super PAC. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment.
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John Young to Head Nuclear Lobby Group | ENR: Engineering.
ENR Construction
AUGUST 6, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Ruhl to president of its transportation-design and program- management business group. EFH owns Texas power generator Luminant Energy, retailer TXU Energy and 80% of transmission and distribution utility Oncor Electric Delivery. ENR subscriber login » -->. Environment.
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2012 Business Facilities Rankings Report
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 3, 2012
Texas Rules The Roost In Best Business Climate. A perennial frontrunner for our annual Best Business Climate designation, Texas has been ranked first or second in this flagship category for each of the past five years. Texas has doubled down on its business-friendly tradition.
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69 United Arab Emirates Moves Forward on Nuke Construction | ENR.
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AUGUST 1, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Description: Design and construction of first 1,400-MW reactor in Abu Dhabi wins regulatory approval. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. Power & Industrial. Water & Dams. Rebuilding Japan.
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Workforce Training: Engineering AÂ Skilled Workforce
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
JUNE 22, 2016
Strong occupational and technical training programs designed to meet manufacturers’ needs are provided by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) through its 23 colleges across the Commonwealth. The Roanoke Regional Partnership estimates Eldor will have an annual economic impact of $246.5 Located at the junction of U.S.
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Roundabouts Ramp Up in Popularity | ENR: Engineering News.
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AUGUST 13, 2012
Transportation. ENR Texas & Louisiana. Description: Omni-Means Engineers and Planners decided to target the intersection design so popular in Europe as a business development move in the U.S. & receive immediate web access $82 a year (includes full web access)-->. Search our site: Infrastructure. Environment. ENR Southeast.
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58 STATE FOCUS: Lassoing Jobs In Texas
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
DECEMBER 3, 2013
Texas isn’t resting on laurels or stuck on past platitudes. With multiple programs offering competitive incentives and financing to qualified recipients, Texas’ commitment to the economy, the people, and quality of life is without equal. From the September/October 2013 issue. This isn’t an accident. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE.
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49 LOCATION FOCUS: Texas: Big Heart, Country, Business
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
OCTOBER 19, 2012
The second most expansive state in the United States with the second largest population, Texas is home to more than 25 million people and features a diverse landscape of rivers, swamps, plains, mountains, woods and desert. Texas also has a well-earned reputation as the best state in the U.S. to do business. Rick Perry. And the U.S.
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