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Engineering News // csengineermag.com Magazine Webinars Advertisers Events Environment + Sustainability Offshore Wind march 1, 2022 With America's giant leap from a modest offshore wind power total of just 42MW, to a far more impressive target of 30,000MW (30GW) by 2030, it's no surprise that this is an incredibly exciting and busy time for what is very much a rapid growth industry.read morE... Changing Practices and Mindset to Achieve Carbon Neutrality march 1, 2022 While the AEC industry develops solutions to combat climate change, many governments are beginning to put policies into place that will facilitate future usage of these solutions.  This is the case in the UK where the government has recently announced plans to be net carbon zero by the year 2050. READ MORE... Structures + Buildings A Stadium Fit for Super Bowls: Engineering SoFi Stadium march 1, 2022 Opened in September of 2020, SoFi Stadium is the home of two NFL franchises: the Los Angeles Rams and the Los Angeles Chargers.  Although it may seem like being the home of two major sports franchises might make the place a little crowded, SoFi Stadium has enough room for the two teams and then some. READ MORE... Game Changing Venue Design Trends march 1, 2022 The design and construction of sports venues largely stalled in 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic created massive uncertainty amongst professional franchises, venue developers, and local governments. For perhaps the first time, the ability of sports venues to host large crowds safely and the reliability of event-related revenue was in question. READ MORE... OPEN JOB POSITIONS  56% of firms report a need to hire professionals with 7-10 years of experience.  POSITION EXPERIENCE FIRM LOCATION Market Sector Leader Architecture Firm Los Angeles, CA Aviation Engineer HDL Engineering Consultants, LLC Palmer or Anchorage, AK Water/Wastewater Engineering HDL Engineering Consultants, LLC Palmer or Anchorage, AK     Board of Directors                External Advisor AEC Firm Urban Designer Civil Engineering Firm Multiple Locations Pipeline Project Manager Civil Engineering Firm Multiple Locations Advertise open positions within your firm! Contact Anna Finley at afinley@zweiggroup.com. Job Inquiries Transportation + Infrastructure How The U.S. Will Deploy Intelligent Transit Networks That Enable Connected Vehicles march 1, 2022 While America's transportation infrastructure continues to be one of the country's greatest historical accomplishments, as well as the lifeblood of the American economy, the system itself continues to have serious challenges during the last two decades. READ MORE... Rail vehicle revolution for tomorrow's transport networks march 2, 2022 TRB Lightweight Structures is delighted to be part of the team behind Revolution VLR (Very Light Rail), an innovative passenger vehicle designed to simplify extension of existing rail networks and allow the reopening of historical lines. TRB worked closely with consortium leader Transport Design International (TDI) on the vehicle's composite bodyshell design, creating modular, one-piece structural panels that form both the inner and outer walls. READ MORE... Water + Stormwater Successful flood project benefits small village and New York City miles away march 1, 2022 Matthew Krzyston grew up in the Village of Delhi, a rural community located in Delaware County, New York. READ MORE... Protecting Commercial Properties from Flood Damage march 1, 2022 As the AEC industry continues to grapple with the effects of climate change and plan for the future, one risk that continues growing is that of flooding.   When it comes to facing down the problems of climate change, one of the biggest challenges is getting people to understand what climate change actually looks like. READ MORE... OPEN JOB POSITIONS  56% of firms report a need to hire professionals with 7-10 years of experience.  OPEN STG POSITIONS IN AUSTIN, TX OPEN STG POSITIONS IN NASHVILLE, TN Senior PM - High Rise Int. PM Senior PM Int. PM - High Rise Technical Architect Technical ID Int. ID/PM SR. PM Spec Writer Architectural Designer Architectural Design Professional Interior Design Professional Resource Coordinator Architecture Design Professional Interior Design Professional Apply here Advertise open positions within your firm! Contact Anna Finley at afinley@zweiggroup.com. Business News The Changing Role of a Project Manager march 1, 2022 Despite elements of project management existing since the construction of the pyramids, the role has only recently been codified as new projects rely on technology and push the boundaries of height and design.  When project managers first started appearing on jobsites, some worried that their role represented more money from the budget and another bureaucratic layer to contend with. READ MORE... Zweig Group's Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool now available march 1, 2022 Zweig Group is excited to roll out the 2022 Total Compensation Benchmarking Tool. While our traditional Salary Surveys are a fantastic resource for benchmarking annual base salaries in the AEC industry, this dynamic spreadsheet will provide additional information that firms crave when addressing compensation for their employees. READ MORE... Software + Technology Bringing NFL's Largest Stadium to Life with Ingenuity, Cross-Team Collaboration and BIM march 1, 2022 At 3.1 million square feet, SoFi Stadium is one of the largest, most expensive stadiums in professional football history. The stadium sits on the former site of the legendary Hollywood Park racetrack, an iconic fixture in Inglewood, California's history. From opening in 1938 to its last race in 2013, the track was a hot spot that endured shut down during World War II, a renovation in the 90s and shortly after, a devastating fire. In 2014, the Hollywood Park Racetrack was purchased by a new owner with big plans for what would become SoFi Stadium. READ MORE... Sensor breakthrough announced in Nature paves way for groundbreaking map of world under Earth surface march 2, 2022 An object hidden below ground has been located using quantum technology – a long-awaited milestone with profound implications for industry, human knowledge and national security. READ MORE... Unmanned Systems SPH Engineering introduces new opportunities for LiDAR surveyors with UgCS EXPERT software license FEBRUARY 25, 2022 SPH Engineering offers new opportunities for LiDAR experts offering UgCS EXPERT software license dedicated to LiDAR surveying purposes. The UgCS LiDAR toolset allows to plan and fly LiDAR area scans, perform corridor mapping; and it comes with in-built IMU calibration tools. READ MORE... Verdant Robotics Delivers First Multi-Action Autonomous Farm Robot for Specialty Crops march 2, 2022 To meet farmers' demands for more sustainable and profitable growing practices, Verdant Robotics announced the expansion of its robot-as-a-service (RaaS) model to ensure access for more specialty crop farmers today. READ MORE... Surveying Channel Sponsor: Leica Geosystems New Surveying Field App Makes Staking Workflows Quick and Easy march 1, 2022 Working with staked points, lines and arcs should be the easiest part of your field work. A new app makes these tasks as simple as a tap. Called Quick Stake, the app uses predefined checkboxes, simple commands, and smart input fields to accelerate staking workflows and minimize the risk of errors. READ MORE... Buoyed by Success march 1, 2022 After more than a decade working for a South African survey company, engineering surveyor Danie Roelvert felt the time was right to "fly on his own." READ MORE... Continuing Education Tap into AEC Opportunities with the Infrastructure Bill – WEBINAR MARCH 8, 2022 2 PM CT  Is your firm pursuing government work or considering diversifying your strategy? With an anticipated large influx of new projects coming at the state and local level, now is the opportune time to tap into these opportunities and develop your firm's plan for success. register here... Elevating Doer-Sellers Wednesdays in June - Virtual Business Development for AEC Professionals equips professionals in architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental firms to grow the business while serving clients. Elevating Doer-Seller 2022 is hosted by three industry leaders: Chad Clinehens, PE, Dan Williams, PE, and Stephanie Warino, P.G., WV LRS, PMP. This interactive seminar presents business development techniques proven to drive value in your firm. Rooted in data and case studies, Elevating Doer-Sellers focuses on what works in today's AEC firm utilizing practical and proven techniques that resonate across your organizational chart. register here... Coming in April's Environmental issue! Coastal resilience in the US: the importance of short-term adaptation for a sick world Driving toward sustainability in construction Improving Water Infrastructure in Galati Moving Towards Aggressive Decarbonization FREE digital subscription! Civil + Structural Engineer is a Zweig Group publication. No longer want to receive these emails? Manage Preferences Unsubscribe. Zweig Group Po Box 1528 Fayetteville, AR 72702 ‌