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A digital twin proved crucial when a transmission tower supplying electricity to a U.S. hospital was damaged during the COVID-19 pandemic. High-tech models reduced water loss in drought-hit Colombia, and a virtual replica improved sustainability...
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The last few decades have been largely defined by the digital revolution. Personal computing has evolved from basic gaming and word processing on a monochrome display, to journeying to distant websites and databases on an early version of the internet,...
Countries around the world are investing heavily in infrastructure to support economic growth, ensure energy security, and address climate change. Whether adapting existing infrastructure assets or building new ones, the task at hand is massive. However, to meet these needs,...
Historically viewed as a digital laggard, slow to advance and transform, the AEC industry is clearly catching up. Digital transformation dominates industry conversations and the advent of generative AI has only accelerated both the discourse and pace at which...
Infrastructure is the linchpin that holds together the journey of entire nations towards economic and social prosperity. Ensuring that roads, bridges, hospitals, and other vital structures are built effectively and efficiently requires an in-depth understanding risks and their allocation in...
This article was originally published on February 8, 2023. Updates reflect SBTi’s approval of our near-term net-zero targets. The challenges of the past few years, from a global pandemic to climate disasters, have given us many opportunities to reflect on...
William “Bill” Panos began his career in aerospace technology. He never envisioned that his resume would one day include serving as director and chief executive officer of a state Department of Transportation in not just one, but two states. He...
“I want the face of transportation, leadership and its workforce, to reflect the communities we serve, and we want equity, diversity, and inclusion to become more than buzzwords,” said April Rai, president and CEO of COMTO.Understanding the importance of access...
In January, Claire Rutkowski, Senior Vice President and CIO champion, sat down with Scott Seltz, publisher of Engineering News Record for an in-depth conversation about how AEC firms can thrive despite the challenges they face in 2023. Below is a...
Are you working from home as you read this, or in an office? Are you promoting in-office work for your team? Or are you allowing for full flexibility? As a worker yourself, do you prefer working in the office or...