Videos
The Sanibel Causeway: How This Bridge Was Rebuilt in 15 Days After Hurricane Ian
Description Barrier islands are critical to protecting mainland coasts by absorbing wave energy and bearing the brunt of storms. But development on the islands negates that critical purpose. That doesn’t mean the community doesn’t belong there. But it does obligate...
Top 5 Giant Excavators
Description The excavators are so heavy with their boom, bucket and rotating cab. They are mainly digging the ground or loading some materials. Their weight is different from one another, yet the differences of their weight does not mean they are not heavy. So, they...
The Burj Khalifa: The World’s Tallest Building
Burj Khalifa is known for being the tallest building in the world, standing at 2,717 feet (828 m).Being architecture royalty, the tower has an ionic telescopic spire and the world’s highest outdoor observation deck. According to reports, 12,000 builders and...
5 Steps to Ensure Everyone is on Board with Strategy
Brief Help Employees understand Your company's strategy by giving them many ways to access the information, providing a comprehensive guide to what will change and delivering messages that inspire them to be part of it, writes leadership coach David Lancefield....
How Wood is Rising in the Construction World
Wood-based construction is gaining ground for tall structures as a more environmentally sound alternative to carbon-intensive steel and concrete. A video explores how these structures are built to meet conventional standards for durability and their likely future.
Inside the Construction of the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel
The Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will connect Denmark and Germany, creating the fastest route between Scandinavia and central Europe. Interesting Engineering shared a video from the builders explaining how the nearly 400,000 tons of steel and almost 4 million cubic yards of...
The Future of Infrastructure Could Be Revolutionary
A revolution in infrastructure is on the way, according to Melodie Yashar, director of building design and performance at ICON. Speaking on a recent episode of ASCE Interchange, Yashar explored what's in store for materials, systems and new horizons, observing that...
Researcher Aims to Refine Concrete 3D Printing for Homes
Giuseppe Loporcaro, an architectural engineer at University of Canterbury in New Zealand, is heading a research project that seeks to improve technologies for concrete 3D printing that make home construction faster, less expensive and more sustainable. Research in the...
VIDEO: World’s Skinniest Skyscraper Completed in NYC
SHoP Architects has completed what is being called the world's skinniest skyscraper -- a 1,428-foot-high residential tower in New York City with a height-to-width ratio of 24:1. The supertall skyscraper at 111 West 57th Street was engineered by WSP with 14,000 psi...