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$10B JFK Airport revamp latest in NYC infrastructure boom

$10B JFK Airport revamp latest in NYC infrastructure boom

P3s and design-build are driving mega-projects ranging from Penn Station to LaGuardia Airport and the Tappan Zee Toll Bridge.

Beyonce-inspired tower throws Melbourne skyline a curve

Beyonce-inspired tower throws Melbourne skyline a curve

A series of contours, based on the pop diva's figure, have proved structurally efficient for the concrete-framed Premier Tower, a 79-story high-rise under way in Australia.

Dubai and Jeddah structures both may eclipse world's tallest

Dubai and Jeddah structures both may eclipse world's tallest

Two Middle East towers are vying for the distinction as the world's tallest. The winner is already known, but the other structure, due for completion in 2020, may temporarily eclipse the current tallest building, Dubai, UAE's Burj Khalifa, first. 

Construction industry poised to become leading user of drones

Construction industry poised to become leading user of drones

The construction industry is poised to become the number one user of drones. The technology is proving ideal for expediting site surveys, locating equipment, measuring material volumes, and ensuring that systems and components put in place match original specifications. 

Hyperloop pods revealed for Dubai debut

Hyperloop pods revealed for Dubai debut

BIG boost. Determined to lead in global engineering, tiny Dubai said this month that it will build the world's first functioning hyperloop transport system, aiming for speeds of 700 mph. The high-powered team now includes Danish disruptor Bjarke Ingels.

Flint thankful for $119M in U.S. cleanup aid

Flint thankful for $119M in U.S. cleanup aid

Happier Thanksgiving. Residents in lead-tainted Flint MI have had a horrible 2016, but the ongoing environmental disaster there appears to be ending the year on a hopeful note. Federal funds announced last week should help locals to improve water safety. 

Epic comeback for delayed Seattle tunnel

Epic comeback for delayed Seattle tunnel

A machine called Bertha. After two years on the sidelines, a repaired tunnel boring machine is back in business under Seattle, jumpstarting a needed, $1.35-billion infrastructure project that will make the city both seismically safer and easier to navigate. Dig in.

Strong 'Year in Infrastructure' for BIM, China

Strong 'Year in Infrastructure' for BIM, China

Bentley Systems may call Pennsylvania home, but the firm no doubt was thrilled earlier this month to escape the swing-state U.S. election madness to host its annual 'Year in Infrastructure' event in London. Read on to see who won the 2016 'Be Inspired' awards.

VOTE! Stadia, schools, solar on U.S. ballots

VOTE! Stadia, schools, solar on U.S. ballots

Hold your nose and head to the polls, America! Like it or not, the AEC industry has much riding on votes that will be cast all across the U.S. on Nov. 8. In a year dominated by a U.S. presidential race like no other, we take a closer look at some of the bigger projects in play.

2020 Vision: UCal begins $1.3B expansion

2020 Vision: UCal begins $1.3B expansion

Ever heard of University of California, Merced? Well, soon, you may. The tiny, 12-year-old research school was already making a name for itself in sustainable circles. But that was before this fall, when a Webcor-SOM team broke ground on a huge campus expansion.

Fired up! Tall timber tower passes key test

Fired up! Tall timber tower passes key test

Breakthrough? Putting out fires may sound bad, but advocates of tall wood buildings are happy to do it to win over doubters. This month, those behind Portland's proposed 12-story timber tower are telling anyone who will listen about recent test results. 

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