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Timeline Photos Maryland's overall C grade for #infrastructure revealed the state excels at transporting cargo and people efficiently through ports, airports, rails, and roads, but struggles with congestion and population growth. Maryland's stormwater and wastewater policies are strong, but sanitary sewer overflows ...

Timeline Photos ACEC has increased the rate of Last Word newsletters from once a week to three times a week to ensure we communicate as much information as possible about what we’re doing on your behalf. If you haven’t subscribed to the ... 1 Likes

What’s in $2T federal stimulus for Maryland? What’s in it for #Maryland? The $2 trillion stimulus package approved by congress contains multiple provisions to help Maryland, such as unemployment benefits, small business loans, extended unemployment benefits, and direct payments to taxpayers. https://thedailyrecord.com/2020/03/25/stimulus-whats-in-it-for-maryland/ 1 Likes

Trump Signs Stimulus Bill With Billions, Potentially, for Construction Infrastructure and construction could be eligible for $42 billion of the $339.9 billion appropriations section of a $2 trillion coronavirus bill the Senate has approved. The bill also includes $36.1 billion in discretionary spending for the Transportation Department, $32 billion ... 1 Likes

12 Ways to Make a Smooth Transition into Remote Working Increasingly, employees are being asked to confine themselves and work from home. Here are 12 ways managers can help employees ease the transition to remote work and 11 essential tools that can help facilitate productivity and sustain a culture among ... 1 Likes

COVID-19 Resources In response to the growing public health concern over the COVID-19 virus, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce has compiled resources to help keep members and the Maryland business community safe and healthy. https://mdchamber.org/resources/covid-19-resources/ 1 Likes

Timeline Photos ACEC President & CEO Linda Bauer Darr asserts in this editorial that now is the time to leverage investment in our critical infrastructure. Read more: https://www.acec.org/last-word-blog/acec-s-darr-pens-editorial-urging-states-to-keep-infrastructure-projects-moving-forward/ #TimeToBuild

Here is how Maryland’s $175 million small business coronavirus relief programs will work A state program of more than $175 million will provide Maryland businesses with grants, loans, and other relief to help pay workers, suppliers, landlords, and other expenses during the coronavirus pandemic. The Sun’s Jeff Barker explains the program. https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-small-business-aid-hogan-20200323-okmhvh75ojdwdo74uztawsd4le-story.html 1 Likes

ACEC - ACEC Coronavirus Resource Center ACEC is actively monitoring the COVID-19 crisis. We are taking steps not only to serve as a resource for news and information but also to collect information about how the coronavirus is impacting your business in order to share best ... 1 Likes

Timeline Photos The state's Office of Legal Guidance issued COVID 19-05 late yesterday that clearly includes, "Engineering, surveying, architectural, and interior design firms" as providing essential services, and are therefore not required to close their businesses and facilities. Please note that this ... 1 Likes

ACEC/MA: Web Briefing on Business Continuity Planning During Uncertain Times Learn from these A/E business thought leaders on ways to manage your business challenges related to the virus. Business Continuity Planning During Uncertain Times-ACEC/MA Web Briefing. This is available on-demand from our platform for free: https://education.acec.org/diweb/catalog/item?id=5018573 2 Likes

COVID-19 Legislation: What Employers Need to Know (Live Online Class) Join ACEC for a free webinar on Tuesday, March 24th at 3:30 pm titled "COVID-19 Legislation: What Do Employers Need to Know?" The webinar will cover the employer-related provisions in HR 6201 as amended. Sign up here: https://education.acec.org/diweb/catalog/item?id=5019609 1 Likes

Timeline Photos AASHTO began a new public outreach campaign entitled The Benefits of Transportation: The Solutions State DOTs Bring to People & Their Communities. This new campaign uses an interactive map to link website visitors to #transportation projects across the country that ... 1 Likes

DOT approves road sign to protect children with Autism The US DOT has added a new road sign to protect children with autism to The Federal Manual of Uniform Traffic Control. https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/dot-approves-road-sign-to-protect-children-with-autism 1 Likes

Timeline Photos The US Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting comments on draft agency guidance intended to streamline policies and procedures for its Levee Safety Program. The purpose is to understand flood risks associated with levees and adapt activities accordingly. https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/levee-safety-program-draft-guidance-u-s-43628/ 1 Likes

Mnuchin: Trump to prioritize infrastructure in any coronavirus stimulus package President Donald Trump will prioritize infrastructure spending if the coronavirus outbreak causes an economic slowdown, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says. A bipartisan infrastructure package could boost growth if stimulus is needed, Mnuchin says. https://thehill.com/policy/finance/485659-mnuchin-trump-to-prioritize-infrastructure-in-any-coronavirus-stimulus-package 1 Likes

Timeline Photos WSP was recognized with an ACEC/MD Honor Award for the Patuxent Water Filtration Plant Phase II Expansion project. This project brings the plant capability up from 56 mgd of clean water up to 72 mgd, and with a total emergency ... 2 Likes

Timeline Photos Whitney Bailey Cox & Magnani, LLC received an ACEC/MD Honor Award for their solution to stabilize slope failures along cliff frontage at the US Naval Research Laboratory’s Chesapeake Bay Detachment facility. Owner: NAVFAC #EngineeringExcellenceAwards 2 Likes

Governor Hogan meets with transportation leaders in Washington The National Governors Association's infrastructure initiative is focusing on innovative solutions to inspire federal leadership and address what amounts to a national crisis, said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan during the AASHTO 2020 Washington Briefing. https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/governor-hogan-meets-with-transportation-leaders-in-washington 1 Likes

Timeline Photos Wallace Montgomery was honored with an ACEC/MD Honor Award for the Holly Hills Sewage Pump Station Upgrade project. This project expands sanitary sewage conveyance capacity and addresses environmental safety issues #EngineeringExcellenceAwards 1 Likes

Timeline Photos PRIME AE Group received an ACEC/MD Honor Award for the Rehabilitation of the Anacostia Freeway Bridges over Nicholson Street project. The project paired advanced construction methods and technology to ensure reliable usability of the bridges for many decades. Owner: District ...

Timeline Photos HENRY ADAMS, LLC Adams was recognized with an ACEC/MD Honor Award for their work on the Center for Performing Arts renovation project at Prince George’s Community College. Their MEP services were integral in achieving LEED Gold certification. Owner: Prince George's ...

Maryland leaders make push to expand MARC service into DC, Virginia | WTOP State officials, business leaders, and transit advocates testified last Thursday in front of the Maryland House Environment and Transportation Committee to make the case for expanding MARC train service farther into DC and Virginia. https://wtop.com/dc-transit/2020/03/maryland-leaders-make-push-to-expand-marc-service-into-dc-virginia/

Timeline Photos Congratulations to Century Engineering, Inc. for receiving an ACEC/MD Honor Award for improving the functionality, safety, and efficiency of MD 355 at Cedar Lane. Owner: Maryland State Highway Administration #EngineeringExcellenceAwards 2 Likes

Timeline Photos AMT Engineering received an ACEC/MD Honor Award for the Western Maryland Hiker-Biker Trail Phase IV project. The three-mile trail extension demonstrates creative engineering and environmental preservation solutions. Owner: Maryland Department of Natural Resources #EngineeringExcellenceAwards 1 Likes

Timeline Photos We are pleased to recognize WSP with an Outstanding Project Award for the Fort McHenry Tunnel Lighting Replacement project. This project replaced the tunnel’s fluorescent lighting system with a modern LED lighting system featuring dynamically-adaptive dimming controls, improving safety and ... 1 Likes

Timeline Photos RK&K was recognized with an ACEC/MD Outstanding Project Award for designing the I-895 over Patapsco River Flats Superstructure Replacement project. This complex project involved reducing the number of joints, while retaining the existing substructure. Their design reduced the overall weight ... 1 Comments

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Timeline Photos ACEC/MD honored Sheladia Associates, Inc. with an ACEC/MD Outstanding Project Award for the new World Bank Country Office in Kabul, Afghanistan. Sheladia was responsible for the architectural and interior design, as well as the structural, civil, MEP, and security design. ... 2 Likes

Timeline Photos KCI Technologies Inc. received an ACEC/MD Outstanding Project Award for developing two technologies to assist BGE staff with detecting, mapping, modeling, and visualizing infrastructure in and around natural gas facilities. Owner: MyBGE #EngineeringExcellenceAwards 1 Likes

Timeline Photos GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. was recognized with an ACEC/MD Outstanding Project Award for the MD 355 over the Monocacy River Emergency Repairs project. GPI used 2D and 3D modeling to stabilize and design the four fracture-critical bridge trusses. Owner: Maryland ... 1 Likes