Ongoing Effort to Rehabilitate Portland's Aging Sewer System

To repair and replace its aging sewer system, the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services has several programs running concurrently, including a small-diameter program, a bespoke Downtown–Old Town program and the large-diameter program.

US allocates $1.8bn to repair damaged infrastructure

US transport secretary Sean P. Duffy is allocating $1.86bn to repair roads, bridges and other transport infrastructure damaged by natural disasters. $908m of the funding will be spent fixing damage… The post US allocates $1.8bn to repair damaged infrastructure appeared first on Global Construction Review.

DOT earmarks $1.86B for infrastructure damaged by storms

More than $908 million will go toward Hurricane Helene recovery to help states repair roads, bridges, water systems and rail lines, according to a news release.

Construction output growth slows to a crawl in April

Increased repair and maintenance activity in April failed to prevent the slowest monthly growth in overall UK construction output for the year to date. Data released today (12 June) from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the sector’s overall output grew by an… The post Construction output growth slows to a crawl in April appeared first on Construction News.

Top Strategies to Prevent Basement Flooding

The post Top Strategies to Prevent Basement Flooding appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Many people experience basement flooding problems that result in high repair costs. Minor water intrusion can quickly develop into a huge problem. Flood damage can spread far beyond the visible symptoms. It can lead to foundation deterioration and loss of personal property. You’ll need to commit to extensive restoration work to resolve this situation. However, […]

Free Documentary - Engineering - Mega Bridge Repair: The Challenges of Bridge Maintenance 26032023

Bridges are engineering challenges exposed to the elements (wind, rain, seawater...) that damage these massive constructions. Intensive road traffic is also a factor of additional constraints. A crack, even a microscopic one, or a rust point in the wrong place can have serious consequences. To avoid the worst, bridges are subject to permanent controls and non-standard repairs using advanced techniques. Maintenance specialists perform daily tasks that are not well known to the public

Architecture Foundation - The Architecture of Maintenance 13012020

This is an extract from Phineas Harper's contribution to The Architecture of Emergency, a public discussion about building design and the climate emergency at the Barbican in London

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