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Cities for the Next GenerationUrban Design with Youth in Mind
An old African proverb counsels that it takes a village to raise a child. Yet, current statistics indicate that children in high-population urban settings are not getting what they need to flourish....

Driving the FutureBuilding Smarter Public Transportation Systems
Public transportation systems are so much more than the buses, trains and other vehicles that bring people and goods where they need to go. When public transportation is thoughtfully planned,...

Family Is the Foundation of SuccessNEFCO Geotechnical Contractors
Everyone knows that a building’s longevity—and the safety and comfort of those who use it—depends on the strength of its foundation. With so many moving parts on any given project, it is specialty...

A Vision for Transformative, Sustainable ArchitectureLeers Weinzapfel Associates
Leers Weinzapfel Associates (LWA), a trailblazing architectural firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, has long been known for its commitment to public architecture that enhances communities and...

Powering the Industry That Powers AmericaDC Power
As the old saying goes, “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.” Realizing there had to be a better, smarter, and safer way to serve America’s power industry and its...

A Seaport with a History – and a FutureCity of Salem, Massachusetts
Preparing to celebrate its 400th birthday in 2026, Salem, Massachusetts is “America’s bewitching seaport,” says Mayor Dominick Pangallo. Although notorious for the witch trials of 1692, when 25...
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Ontario anticipates construction of $7B gigafactory
Construction is set to begin on a highly anticipated gigafactory in St. Thomas, Ontario. The record-breaking facility is valued at $7 billion and will bring jobs and opportunity to the town of...
Bechtel, AFSP launch suicide prevention effort
A partnership between Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) continues to work to prevent suicide and improve mental health in the construction industry. Last year, $7...