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City Conquers Decades-Old Divide With Breakthrough Pedestrian Bridge Project

What began decades ago as a footpath across railroad tracks, this bridge now spans an active rail yard, and bikes and pedestrians can cross safely.
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How This Project Team Planned a Safer Drive by Preventing Falling Rocks

Keeping drivers safe is the top priority in areas where falling rocks can cause hazardous situations for motorists.
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Roundabouts 101: Basic Design Principles for Improved Intersection Safety

Their radius and angles of entry are designed to slow traffic, but are roundabouts right for your city?
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5 Innovative Ways Cities Are Painting Their Streets

Some cities are looking outside traditional yellow and white pavement markings.
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Igniting Economic Development through Green Alleys and Alleyway Renovation

Space in downtown areas has become sparse and is now at a premium.
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9 Traits of a "Better" Project Manager

Great A/E projects require a collective effort from countless skilled workers and stakeholders.
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7 Common Project Conflicts and How to Minimize Them

From utility conflicts to poor soil conditions, a little foresight and preparation go a long way when it comes to hurdling over project surprises.
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How to Build a Strategic Economic Development Plan

Your first step toward economic development and a quality of place? A strategic economic development plan.
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How to Create a Capital Improvement Program for General Aviation Airports

Developing a capital improvement program (CIP) to guide future investments can seem daunting.
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Should You Prioritize Cost or Quality? How to Find the Engineering "Sweet Spot"

Cost efficiency is critical, but prioritizing engineering cost alone when making major project decisions can increase your expenses and limit the value ...
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Here's Why There's Water in the Street After a Rain Storm

SEH Municipal Engineer Greg Anderson is often asked “Why does water remain on our streets after a rain storm?”
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4 Areas to Focus on During a Water Tower Inspection

Water towers are often the primary water storage facility for a community, providing safe drinking water, reliable pressure and fire protection.
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Technology's Rising Role in Key Project Phases

Technology plays a valuable role in how A/E projects progress, from achieving stakeholder buy-in to opening the door for real-time collaboration and ...
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5 Cost Proposal Warning Signs

Prioritizing engineering cost over quality can increase your total project expenses and limit the value you receive.
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How a 6-Month Master Plan is Helping Marshalltown Overcome Natural Disaster

On July 19, 2018 tragedy struck the City of Marshalltown.
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