Engineering News Record
Keystone Plan B: Ship Oil Sands to California by Rail
A California legislator warns that if the Keystone XL pipeline is rejected, expect tar sands to be transported by rail to Calif. refineries and ports. Increasing oil production would reduce oil imports, but a fracking moratorium bill has advanced.
Tokyo's Unfolding Construction Scandal
A scandal is unfolding in Tokyo as 57 buildings are identified as likely to fail in a moderate earthquake.
Getting Started On The Trans Texas Corridor
The Trans Texas Corridor is a planned statewide corridor for rail, passenger and freight roadways.
Rebuilding Mississippi's Bridges
Many of the Mississippi River's 100-plus crossings are reaching the end of their design life and planners all along the river are investigating rehabilitation and replacements.
Top 250 Design-Builders
Engineering News Record publishes its annual list of the top 250 U.S.-based design builders, whose total 2003 revenue exceeded $53 billion.
Research & Development Clusters Are A Catalyst For Growth
From California to Colorado to Florida, new research & development and science clusters can give regional economies a shot in the arm.
Rebuilding New York's Subway After 100 Years
New York City's subway celebrates 100 years with a $2-billion program to improve functionality and aesthetics.
World's New Tallest Building Will Open In Tapei
By using 'megacolumns' Taipei's new megatower will top out at 101 stories (508 meters).
Low Cost, High Density Living: Shipping Containers
Your next two-story loft/apartment might be inside a shipping container. (Includes images.)
Alternative Amtrak Reform Bill Proposed
Second option proposed by senators in response to the Transportation Department's proposal.
AOL Time Warner's New $2.2-billion Home
Building the opulet $2.2-billion AOL Time Warner Center along Manhattan's Columbus Circle is like "mounting two, 900-lb gorillas on a jungle gym..."
International Starchitects Are A Bargain
When it comes to U.S. architecture, international 'starchitects' are becoming more popular that their U.S. counterparts.
Marvels In Security And Seismic Safety Engineering
New structural technologies make a courthouse under construction in Seattle a marvel of security and seismic safety.
Building Technology Moves Slowly
A $30,000 BMW has more sensors and monitors on it than a $10-million bridge.
Should 'Tall Targets' Require Stricter Standards?
Should very tall buildings require separate design standards as a result of their terrorism "target" potential?
Stretching Construction Budgets For Schools
Schools and developers are looking at innovative ways to save money on school construction projects.
Big Changes In Green Markets
Green development is easier than it ever has been, and there are a variety of new incentives.
ENR's Award Of Excellence: Michael Burton
Michael Burton rose from the choking dust of the World Trade Center collapse to lead the site's cleanup effort to an anticipated early finish.
Challenges In Building Tunnel-highways
New Jersey's Atlantic City-to-Brigantine tunnel highway is a fascinating case study about the challenges in major infrastructure development.
Top 100 Construction Firms
The Engineering News Record publishes the top 100 construction and construction-management firms in the U.S.
City of Costa Mesa
Licking County
Barrett Planning Group LLC
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Mpact Transit + Community
HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research
Tufts University, Department of Urban and Environmental Policy & Planning
City of Universal City TX
ULI Northwest Arkansas
Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools
This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.
Planning for Universal Design
Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.
