by Steve Williams, P.E., on Jun 30, 2020 10:15:00 AM
As the City of Seattle grew, its naturally sloping beaches gave way to concrete seawalls and large ships, creating havoc on the dwindling Chinook salmon population. Since Chinook is listed …
Read Storyby Paul Schmitz, on Jun 25, 2020 2:15:00 PM
Most states depend on tax revenues generated from gas sales and tourism to fund necessary infrastructure projects. Due to stay at home orders, many are experiencing a 30-50% drop in …
Read Storyby Paul Schmitz, on Jun 19, 2020 2:00:00 PM
As we start to adjust to our new circumstances caused by COVID-19, companies operating in the transportation construction sector must also plan for long-term impacts. How will new regulations and …
Read Storyby Paul Schmitz, on Jun 11, 2020 2:00:00 PM
How has the “new normal” directly impacted public transportation projects? What hurdles are being encountered on job sites and have any new design approaches emerged as a result of COVID-19? …
Read Storyby Jeffrey Rasche, on Jun 4, 2020 11:15:00 AM
The traditional remedy for addressing cracks in pavement has been to install a thicker asphalt overlay. Although this solution is cost-effective and solves the immediate issue, it’s only a matter …
Read Storyby Paul Schmitz, on Jun 3, 2020 11:15:00 AM
This eight-part series discusses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on transportation construction and the importance of investing in infrastructure to help rebuild the economy. These weekly Q&A sessions will …
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