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My wife and I recently returned from a little getaway in Harpers Ferry that we used to reconnect with nature and take some time away from technology for a few days. Now that we are back home, I wanted to highlight a few pieces of recent civil engineering industry news worth commenting on: 1. The Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse: The civil engineering community was deeply saddened by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this past Tuesday. As a former resident of Baltimore City, this news hits particularly close to home. Engineers play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity and safety of our built environment. Accidents like this serve as a sobering reminder of just how high the stakes can be for engineers, particularly for those that regularly work on public-facing projects. 2. PennDOT Previews 2024 Construction in the Pittsburgh Region: Yesterday, PennDOT District 11, whose jurisdiction includes the Greater Pittsburgh area, announced plans for an estimated $519 million investment in local projects scheduled to be bid on this year. Commuters using the Parkway East will not be pleased to hear that one project expected to begin this year involves the replacement of the Commercial Street Bridge, which I can only imagine will add to an already dreadful traffic situation. 3. NTSB Issues Final Report on Collapse of Fern Hollow Bridge: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recently issued its final report on the tragic collapse of the Fern Hollow Bridge. This comprehensive analysis provides detailed insights into the contributing factors of the incident and underscores the importance of dedication to safety protocols in bridge design, inspection, and maintenance. While it is never pleasant to see grim news headlines, it is important to recognize such tragedies as a call to action. In both of the cases mentioned above, we can take the lessons learned and apply them to the future to ensure they will not happen again. By staying informed and continuously striving to elevate industry standards, we can contribute to building a safer future for everyone. Sources: https://lnkd.in/ehmEA2xc https://lnkd.in/e5vDK_BH https://lnkd.in/eQ2sdWj8 — #CivilEngineeringNews #IndustryUpdates #InfrastructureUpdates #CivilEngineering #Safety #FernHollowBridge #FernHollowBridgeCollapse #FrancisScottKeyBridge #KeyBridge #KeyBridgeCollapse #NTSB #Baltimore #Pittsburgh #EngineeringCommunity #BuildingResilience

Time is not like money – once you have spent it, you can never get it back – so don’t you think it’s worth using wisely? Therefore, it is important to ask this question: How effectively are you using your 480 minutes (8 hours) of every working day? Click here for more… - https://lnkd.in/eY8HGeF3 . . . . . . #metalmanufacturing #engineering #metalfabrication #charteredaccountant #manchester #unitedkingdom #accountant

A job contract of less than two years automatically annuls all other agreements according to state regulations. This stipulation is in place to regulate● working hours and ensure alignment with the scope of work tailored for the target audience. Failure to adhere to these terms, such as neglecting recruitment procedures or being absent during working hours, results in complete voidance as per legal statutes. Additionally, any breach of financial security concepts, particularly for individuals exceeding seventy-seven kilograms in weight, is subject to corrective action. Unauthorized practices such as the misuse of construction materials or labor, along with false approvals, are not tolerated and warrant equal attention and scrutiny. https://lnkd.in/d4gmRkrC

It’s important to know how to avoid unnecessary reinspection fees that can cost your client $250! Here’s how👇👇

MGM and Social Engineering. 4 things to consider in protecting your business when it comes to social engineering. https://lnkd.in/eTtQnChX

How have #construction #contractors technology selections changed? Tom Stemm from Trimble Inc. talked with Nathan C. Wood and I on The ConTechCrew this week about #interoperability and it's role in the #technology #selection process! We have gone from needing more understanding to requiring access in #rfps... Tune in to learn more and help your #technology process evolve!

Always a cool feeling to see news like this. While #Asta #Powerproject is mostly familiar to the vertical construction industry, it might surprise some that our biggest customer is actually PennDOT. Every time I see they're starting new projects (this one is estimated to be around $328 million, by the way), a mischievous grin appears on my face because I know their secret tool to accomplishing such large scale projects😉. No project is ever perfectly smooth from beginning to end, but it sure helps ease the pain points when you make a small change to something other than what you've always done. #ConstructionScheduling #ConstructionPlanning #ConstructionTech

Recently, BIS has published revised code IS 16700 : 2023 – Criteria for structural safety of Tall Concrete Buildings. In the attached video, we had overview of the document and I have shared my views related to the revised document. The discussion is divided in three parts. Firstly, changes in the documents are highlighted. Secondly, the areas are highlighted which are related to the software applications. Finally, few of the remaining areas were discussed. Your views/comments are invited in the comment box. https://lnkd.in/gR9ypdDV #structuralengineering #earthquakeresistantdesign

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