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August 26, 2020
Laurel McGinley and Juan Nieves
In the past year, major flood events in the U.S. have resulted in $12 to $15 billion in damages to housing and infrastructure, including damage to approximately 175,000 homes. This trend is expected to continue as climate change continues to impact normal weather, making it more extreme. What can…
August 26, 2020
Dan Southwick
New telecommunications turnkey trends are beginning to take dominance over the more traditional macro-cell sites. With these new trends – distributed antenna systems (DAS), small cell systems, and service contracting – industry professionals are able to create solutions that meet our country's…
August 26, 2020
Debby Preble
Among Florida's distinctive natural resources are more than 900 freshwater springs, generally located throughout the northern and central areas of the state. This concentration of springs is one of the largest in the world and has long been instrumental in the development of this region, serving as…
August 26, 2020
Brian Batten
Over the past few decades, coastal communities have experienced an increase in the frequency and magnitude of local-area flooding. Government entities have recognized that future flooding zones and wave hazards must be included in resilience planning. After Superstorm Sandy, the Community Risk and…
August 26, 2020
Community resilience has been a subject of national interest since Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy. The conversation has reached the West Coast and is taking place at local, regional, and state levels. I find resilience an emerging topic across many disciplines in the AEC profession. A lot…
August 26, 2020
Brian Atkinson
The 33rd annual International Bridge Conference (IBC) was held earlier this month at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The conference is a source for continuing education and networking opportunities for members of the bridge industry. The technical…
August 26, 2020
William Massey
It only takes one storm to change your life and community. The theme of this year’s Hurricane Preparedness Week, along with the reminder #ItOnlyTakesOne, underscores the devastating power of tropical cyclones. Scheduled for May 15-21, Hurricane Preparedness Week will focus on encouraging states…
August 26, 2020
Kevin Knudsen
South of Orlando in Osceola County, Florida, lies the development of Poinciana. A retirement community founded in the 1960s, it was designed as a place where transplants could enjoy the warmth of Florida within driving distance to the region's premiere theme parks—an attractive option during family…
August 26, 2020
Michael LeBoeuf and Chris Getz
Courthouses are iconic. Steadfast, just, and timeless, courthouses are the only buildings from the three branches of government that...
August 26, 2020
Utility companies manage incredible amounts of facility information, inventory, and tangible assets. Recently, they have been increasing their mobile offerings to consumers, which adds to the utility’s challenge of managing data. Keeping track of utility outages and other customer information will…
August 26, 2020
Beth Smyre
The 2.4-mile, 5,000-car-per-day Herbert C. Bonner Bridge in North Carolina is a feat of engineering. Located in the highest risk area for storm-based natural disasters along the eastern seaboard, the bridge has stood tall against some of the most powerful hurricanes and tropical storms to hit the…
August 26, 2020
Last year was the third anniversary of Superstorm Sandy and the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, events that have forever changed the focus, public awareness, and the way we think about coastal hazards. We have learned through great tragedy and loss the importance of our coastal barriers…
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