Preparations underway will make Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota the first main operating base and training center for the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation long-range bomber.

With server operations set to demand immense quantities of energy, the new Temple Data Center drew upon the efficiency of an integrated project approach to speed into the market in Texas.

Flying technology offers virtually every industry far-reaching advantages with the ability to quickly capture much-needed critical data and aerial imagery. Unmanned aerial systems are evolving the approach to everything from storm resiliency to manufacturing to navigating challenging geographic regions.

If humanity’s future lies among the stars, we’re going to need to bring resources with us.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Executive Order 14008 have elevated environmental justice concerns in government and public consciousness. Integrating this approach into infrastructure projects can be confusing due to a lack of clear regulatory guidelines. By developing plans that adhere to EPA’s standard of “fair treatment and meaningful involvement,” project administrators can satisfy regulators while addressing the concerns of residents.

A more sustainable energy future is achievable, but the path to get there requires investment in and promotion of emerging technologies that will help transform the global economy.

Securing grant funding can be a laborious task, but applicants can use this opportunity to collaborate with local leaders, build relationships with funding agencies and envision their ideal project.

AEC firms want to make client projects successful as they design, engineer, build and maintain the planet’s critical infrastructure. Doing so efficiently requires determining just what roles technology can play as we stand on the threshold of a worldwide digital transformation.

There is a broad menu of options available to begin bringing down carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions on a global scale. While many agree nuclear energy will (or should) be part of the solution, just how it is developed and deployed elicits a wide range of opinions. From cost and safety considerations to waste disposal, the issues that have dogged the nuclear industry for decades are still very much in play.

Sustaining and boosting growth in the U.S. means implementing clean, smart, efficient infrastructure that keeps people and industry moving. That's just what this new infrastructure law will do, and transportation is at the heart of such significant investment and change.

For decades, business leaders, engineers, economists and community leaders have advocated for more infrastructure spending. Deteriorating infrastructure is deleterious to public health and economic prosperity. In fact, the American Society for Civil Engineers gave the U.S. a “C-” in its 2021 report card for America’s infrastructure. While that score is an improvement from grades spanning the past two decades, it also highlights the need to reinvest in our physical assets.

Taking steps toward reducing carbon footprints and increasing sustainability requires careful planning, integration and innovative solutions using state-of-the-art technologies. As organizations look to diversify their energy portfolios, a clear objective endures: delivering reliable, affordable energy.

As the overall demand for energy increases around the globe, so does the need to generate energy from renewable sources. Solar, wind and hydropower — combined with nuclear and other low-carbon sources of power generation — will continue to evolve, stabilizing energy costs, creating job opportunities, improving air quality and helping to meet decarbonization goals.

The quest for sustainable solutions is changing design and construction norms emerging throughout the EPC process. But how sustainable engineer-procure-construct (EPC) manifests itself on any given project can vary widely, depending on the owner’s interests, budget and goals.

Utilities can leverage a fully integrated EPC approach and community engagement efforts to foster a safe and reliable transition toward renewable energy.

The fast transition to renewables is leaving energy providers vulnerable to cyberattacks. Learn how the industry is responding and doing what it can to shore up grid reliability.

As airlines explore approaches to decarbonize the aviation industry, sustainable aviation fuel has emerged as a leading sky-friendly solution.

A proactive, structured asset management program helps companies align operations with strategic goals, moving toward prescriptive asset health management.

Two reciprocating engine plants in Michigan are among the most automated in the industry. They're adding needed grid stability for the owner/operator.

Lake Erie is poised to become the world’s first smart lake, with smart technology and infrastructure utilized to actively monitor water data in real time.

The master-planned community of Sterling Ranch in Colorado is a benchmark for what future communities can look like in terms of smart living experiences.

Cost and schedule matter, but so do speed to market and team integration. Some try a new approach to project delivery; others find options within a model.

Collaborative teams and integrated systems allow Advanced Work Packaging to improve project safety, quality and efficiencies, making it a hot topic.

Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure plans are required during construction. An effective plan helps prevent spills and keep projects on schedule.

Deferred maintenance, rudimentary standards and an increase in significant rain events are overwhelming traditional stormwater systems. Before putting bigger pipes in the ground, consider cost-effective, longer-lasting options: smart retrofits, new technology and green stormwater infrastructure.

Higher-order controls make it possible for companies to eliminate arc flash hazards upfront. But to be most effective, arc flash prevention must be considered early, for example, during the design of every terminal and pipeline project.

The master-planned communities of tomorrow will require reimagining how cities function, how residents interact with the buildings and technology within them, and how they can remain flexible enough to handle emerging challenges.

Southwest Saskatchewan, Canada, is home to a new 350-megawatt natural gas-fired power facility. Slated for completion in late 2019, the combined-cycle facility will provide more power to a growing demand — as well as cleaner energy for the area.

Digital solutions and smart technologies are beginning to disrupt the power industry. More specifically, the digital twin, a near-real-time digital image of an object or process, is helping to optimize business performance.

Decades old but still finding new applications, blockchain technology has the potential to disrupt and transform a wide range of commercial and industrial fields, extending far beyond banking and cryptocurrency.

Program management relieves stress and saves time and money while reducing risk when using integrated technology and an industry-specific program manager.

Tackling safety challenges on-site requires the right people and the right plan. It starts with making construction safety the top priority from the outset.

Safety instrumented systems (SIS) balance safety, reliability and cost. Integrating SIS in the engineer-procure-construct (EPC) process improves success.