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EPA Strengthens Regulation of Asbestos to Close Loophole and Protect Consumers

April 18, 2019

Washington – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a broad new rule that strengthens the agency’s ability to rigorously review a... Read More...

Environment + SustainabilityStructures + Buildings

EPA Researchers Help Communities Protect Drinking Water Systems from Lead

April 9, 2019

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) researchers Michael Schock and Darren Lytle are leading research to better understand the science of water chemistry, treatment, and infrastructure to help water system managers and local communities prevent lead from getting into drinking water.... Read More...

Water + Stormwater

EPA Announces Development of Water Reuse Action Plan

March 4, 2019

At a water reuse workshop in San Francisco, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced development of a Water Reuse Action Plan that it said will leverage the expertise of both industry and government to ensure the effective use of the nation’s water resources.... Read More...

Environment + SustainabilityWater + Stormwater

EPA Seeks Nominations for Members of Great Lakes Advisory Board

February 25, 2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates who desire to serve as members of EPA’s Great Lakes Advisory Board (GLAB). ... Read More...

Environment + SustainabilityMidwestWater + Stormwater

EPA announces PFAS Action Plan

February 15, 2019

The U.S. EPA built a multi-media, multi-program, national communication and research plan to address an emerging environmental challenge like PFAS that EPA said identifies both short-term solutions and long-term strategies.... Read More...

Environment + SustainabilityWater + Stormwater

EPA recognizes excellence and innovation in clean water infrastructure

February 1, 2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized 30 clean water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revo... Read More...

Environment + SustainabilityWater + Stormwater

EPA invites 39 projects to apply for WIFIA loans to finance $10 billion in water infrastructure upgrades

November 2, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting 39 projects in 16 states and D.C. to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans. Together, the selected borrowers will receive WIFIA loans totaling approximately $5 billion to help finance over $10 billion in water infrastructure investments,... Read More...

Water + Stormwater

EPA receives record interest for water infrastructure loans

August 20, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received 62 letters of interest (LOIs) collectively requesting $9.1 billion in loans from a wide range of prospective borrowers in response to the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) program’s 2018 Notice of Funding Availability.... Read More...

Water + Stormwater

GIS to the Rescue!

August 1, 2018

New Jersey’s Water Quality Accountability Act is prompting municipalities to inventory and manage water distribution assets. Water distribution systems consist... Read More...

UAV + Surveying

Transportation

Grant to study how driver behavior is impacted by autonomous vehicle technology

The first offshore ship-to-ship operation conducted by the world’s largest bunker supply vessel

Department of Health, PennDOT Commemorate Donate Life Month

UAV

raSmith Promotes Sturm to Director, Zodrow to Assistant Director of Survey

Topcon introduces heads-up display for hands-free construction layout

Leica Geosystems introduces entry-level construction layout tool

Continuing Education

PYRAWALL® – THE MOST DURABLE VEGETATED WALL SOLUTION

2019-2020 ACI Foundation Fellowship and Scholarship Recipients Announced

Terracon Foundation Awards $7,500 Grant to the University of Arkansas to Support Graduate Students in Civil Engineering

All Channels

A lonely coast

Q&A: Evolution of training and technology

Innovative Columns Support New Orleans Airport

EPA

EPA Strengthens Regulation of Asbestos to Close Loophole and Protect Consumers

EPA Researchers Help Communities Protect Drinking Water Systems from Lead

EPA Announces Development of Water Reuse Action Plan

EPA Seeks Nominations for Members of Great Lakes Advisory Board

EPA announces PFAS Action Plan

EPA recognizes excellence and innovation in clean water infrastructure

EPA invites 39 projects to apply for WIFIA loans to finance $10 billion in water infrastructure upgrades

EPA receives record interest for water infrastructure loans

GIS to the Rescue!