Towards More Fish-Friendly Hydropower Plants

By Michael Keller Over the course of the EU project “FIThydro”, research and industry partners studied the ecological impact of hydropower plants. ETH Zurich’s Laboratory of Hydraulics, Hydrology, and Glaciology (VAW) has developed a protection and guidance system that can help migratory fish to safely bypass hydropower turbines. Hydropower plants can have a major environmental […] The post Towards More Fish-Friendly Hydropower Plants appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

The Hidden Gems of Eastern Glades

Underlying Infrastructure Yields Natural and Enhanced Park Experience By Christina Hughes and David Lundberg Prior to the construction of the Clay Family Eastern Glades development in Houston, Texas, Memorial Park, consisting of 1400+ acres, was primarily known as an exercise park where people could engage in outdoor activities such as walking, running, and biking. As Memorial […] The post The Hidden Gems of Eastern Glades appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Fayetteville Builds Community Solar Farm

Cutting-Edge Technology Minimizes Project Footprint By Rick Jones, Ph.D., C.P.E. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission (PWC), which provides electric service to more than 87,000 customers and is the largest public power provider in North Carolina, recently completed the state’s first municipal community solar and energy storage farm. The installation provides enough energy to support the […] The post Fayetteville Builds Community Solar Farm appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Sustainability Perspectives

By Jamie Claire Kiser With this month’s issue focused on sustainability, an alternative view on what it truly means to be a sustainable organization seems to be a relevant topic. “Sustainability” is the avoidance of depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. A common theme in our data, year after year, […] The post Sustainability Perspectives appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

By the Data: How Covid-19 has Impacted the AEC Industry

By Christy Zweig Niehues Zweig Group’s now year-long survey on the Impacts of Covid-19 on the AEC Industry shows increasing optimism about the economy and industry, but one of the hardest hit areas was already one of the industry’s top challenges – recruitment and retention.  According to the survey of individuals working in architecture, engineering, […] The post By the Data: How Covid-19 has Impacted the AEC Industry appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.