There’s an abundance of federal funding just waiting to be lavished on passenger rail projects in America. A massive amount of assistance and support will be available for light rail transit, heavy rail transit, commuter rail, intercity rail and high-speed rail projects throughout the country. Many of the earliest projects will launch first in the […]
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Rail projects are rolling out almost faster than trains can move
Wednesday, June 7th, 2023Funding support may be increased soon for projects located on historic sites throughout the U.S.
Monday, May 22nd, 2023
Sites listed on the National Park Service’s Register of Historic Places are getting lots of attention, and there is an abundance of funding available for upgrades to facilities located on them. Funding and support are available because these sites and the benefits they provide preserve the country’s legacy and also spur economic development in […]
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Innovative Smart Transportation Infrastructure
Wednesday, April 17th, 2019
Four ACEC member firms take the lead in creating pioneering transportation networks: Burns Engineering, Philadelphia; Apex Design Denver; HDR Omaha, Nebraska; Creighton Manning Engineering, Albany
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Water Infrastructure, Renewable Energy Providing Best Opportunities Among Public Markets
Thursday, April 11th, 2019
To get a sense of what might happen in public infrastructure financing for transportation, water—and renewable energy— over the coming five to 10 years, Engineering Inc. spoke with leading analysts in those fields.
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Beneath the Waves
Thursday, April 4th, 2019
The challenges of underwater engineering are remarkable, but technology is driving innovation. Underwater engineering is not for the faint of heart—or the short of breath. These projects require advanced know-how, sophisticated technology and a willingness to push the boundaries of conventional thinking— and engineering.
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Chairman Peter DeFazio, a Tough Advocate for Infrastructure Investment
Monday, April 1st, 2019
In an exclusive interview with ACEC’s Engineering Inc., DeFazio discusses his plan to secure robust infrastructure investment that translates into significant job creation, increased safety, economic efficiency and strategic growth.
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — An Uncertain Yet Hopeful Legislative Outlook
Thursday, February 7th, 2019
Will Democrats and Republicans work together as promised? What will become of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, and what funding options have the best chance of passing both chambers of Congress?
Some Member Firms remain optimistic that industry goals can be achieved given the bipartisan support for national infrastructure that is in desperate need of repair. Many newly elected lawmakers are also eager to make their mark. With any administration, however, priorities can change quickly.
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — While Economy Projected to Cool, Engineering Markets Still to Sizzle
Friday, February 1st, 2019
All good things must come to an end, however, and many analysts say the economy hit its cyclical peak in 2018. On the other hand, the consensus is that the slowdown will be relatively mild and not enough to push the economy into recession.
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING INC. — Cities Are Competing and Spending to Be ‘Smarter’
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2019
With the continuous evolution of information and communications technology, cities are becoming smarter, with some pulling ahead as smarter than others due to strategic investments. According to a recent report by International Data Corp. (IDC), smart city technology spending is expected to hit $81 billion in 2018 and grow to $158 billion by 2022. IDC forecasts the focus of smart initiatives and spending will be intelligent traffic and transit as well as fixed visual surveillance, followed by smart outdoor lighting and environmental monitoring.
View this complete post...ACEC’S ENGINEERING, INC. – Rail Acceleration
Thursday, January 17th, 2019
High-speed rail in the United States came of age in 2018. Over the past three decades, high-speed rail (HSR) made the painfully slow transformation from pipe dream to the next big thing. But is it more like the train to nowhere?
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