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Baltimore's annual cost to commute - Baltimore Business Journal Did you know the annual cost to commute in Baltimore is higher than in most major U.S. cities? https://www.bizjournals.com/baltimore/news/2019/11/25/the-annual-cost-to-commute-in-baltimore-is-higher.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search

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Md. to get $2.8M to revitalize bus infrastructure The Federal Transit Administration will award Maryland $2.8 million as part of $423 million in transit infrastructure grants nationwide to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus systems and enhance mobility for transit riders. https://thedailyrecord.com/2019/11/25/md-to-get-2-8m-to-revitalize-bus-infrastructure/

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Maryland rethinks toll lane promises, could accelerate construction | WTOP Maryland’s Board of Public Works could go back next week on toll lane promises made to appease Montgomery and Prince George’s counties earlier this year. https://wtop.com/dc-transit/2019/11/maryland-rethinks-toll-lane-promises-could-accelerate-construction/

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Timeline Photos Thank you Maryland State Senator Chris West for previewing the upcoming general assembly session at yesterday’s legislative breakfast. Our members were definitely inspired by your message to become more involved in the political process.

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Maryland roads score high on quality and spending Maryland nearly made Consumer Affairs' Top 10 States with the Best Roads list. Maryland ranked 38, in a reverse scoring chart where No.1 is worst and No. 50 is best. Maryland scored better than any of its neighbors, while also ...

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National Bridge Inspection Standards The Federal Highway Administration's proposed update to the National Bridge Inspection Standards includes new rules for highway bridge inspections and mandates an ongoing bridge inventory while focusing on structural or safety-related deficiencies needing immediate attention. The agency has also proposed ...

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Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Engineering Industry Virtual and augmented reality technologies are changing the way engineers design projects and present them to clients. Hear Walter P Moore VR developer Caris Frazier-Baker explain why this tech is here to stay. https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-cwv4y-c4bd36?utm_campaign=u_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=u_share #VR #AR #ACECpodcast 2 Likes

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Maryland and Virginia to rebuild and widen the American Legion Bridge, governors say The governors of Maryland and Virginia have reached an accord on a billion-dollar plan to reduce #traffic congestion by replacing and widening the American Legion Bridge, which forms a Capital Beltway crossing over the Potomac River. The project will replace ...

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AP: At least 1,680 dams across the US pose potential risk A review of federal data and reports obtained by The Associated Press identified 1,688 high-hazard #dams rated in poor or unsatisfactory condition as of last year in 44 states and Puerto Rico. https://apnews.com/f5f09a300d394900a1a88362238dbf77

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Timeline Photos ACEC sat down with Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), a member of the Natural Resources Committee and the Ranking Republican on the Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee of T&I. Rep. Westerman is also a professional engineer, with over two decades of ... 1 Likes

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2019 Holiday Party - ACEC/MD Don’t miss ACEC/MD’s annual holiday party on Tuesday, December 3 from 6 to 9 pm at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Click here to register: https://www.acecmd.org/product/2019-holiday-party/

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Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers to push significant funds for school construction, as well as instruction Democratic leaders of Maryland's General Assembly announced plans to spend $2.2 billion on public school construction. #BuildForTomorrow https://www.baltimoresun.com/education/bs-md-maryland-school-construction-20191106-jdawhakl4baudo3i3z4lehn2zi-story.html

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ACEC/Maryland hosted more than 100 Baltimore area high school students at our annual STEM Festival. Thank you to all the volunteers who made the event a huge success!
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Anne Arundel County residents consider transportation biggest problem, according to survey The most important problem for Anne Arundel residents is #transportation, closely followed by growth and overpopulation, according to the fall edition of the biannual Anne Arundel Community College survey. #BuildForTomorrow https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ac-cn-county-survey-20191101-iulsaqhaincdjgxdckzplwiu6y-story.html

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Timeline Photos Check out ACEC/MD’s September/October #newsletter to learn more about the future of the Engineer’s Club, our 2019-2020 smart goals, new MDOT procedures, and more.
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Timeline Photos ACEC/MD is pleased to announce the 2020 Engineering Excellence Award nominees. The awards will be presented at the awards banquet in February. Congratulations:
AMT Engineering
Brudis & Associates, Inc.
Century Engineering, Inc.
GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
HENRY ADAMS, LLC
KCI ...

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7 Examples of Buildings Around the World Using BIM to Meet LEED Building information modeling is helping architecture, engineering, and construction companies achieve LEED status by reducing material waste and enhancing simulation and collaboration, writes Rosa Trieu. She reviews seven examples, including a sustainable skyscraper and airport terminal. https://www.autodesk.com/redshift/bim-examples/ 1 Likes

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Timeline Photos Civil engineers now have an app that allows them to program road closures and traffic rerouting for greater efficiency while also addressing workflows and plan designing. #transportation https://www.roadsbridges.com/startup-launches-new-app-aimed-streamlining-road-closure-requests-engineers

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Timeline Photos Join us in extending a warm #WelcomeWednesday to one of our new members, SUYASH Consulting LLC. We look forward to seeing you at an event or meeting this fall. Welcome to ACEC Maryland!

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Timeline Photos #SavetheDate! Our annual holiday party will be held on Tuesday, December 3 at the Baltimore Museum of Industry. Registration info coming soon. See you there!

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Timeline Photos Thank you to all who attended the ACEC/MD general membership meeting. ACEC National Chair Mitch Simpler led a great discussion on the future of ACEC, its new focus for firms practicing in the private sector, and the importance of ACEC ...

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Timeline Photos ACEC Vice Chair and Gannett Fleming principal Art Barrett was awarded the ACEC National Fellows Award for his service to ACEC and the engineering community at the #ACEC2019Chicago conference. Congratulations, Art! Thank you for all you do for our society. 1 Likes

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Timeline Photos America’s #water infrastructure supports every facet of our daily lives but is facing unprecedented challenges. Imagine a Day Without Water helps raise awareness and educate Americans about the value of water. Tell us how you #ValueWater.

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Timeline Photos It's #WelcomeWednesday! We want to extend greetings to one of our new members, Pioneer Civil Engineering Services, Inc. We look forward to seeing you at an event or meeting this fall. Welcome to ACEC Maryland! 1 Likes

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The Value of QBS with Jennifer Horne, ACEC California We are excited to announce the approval of a $250,000 Minuteman Fund Grant that will update and expand ACEC's qualifications-based selection (QBS) resources. QBS promotes public safety, transparency, innovation, and quality for public sector projects utilizing consulting engineers. Learn more ... 1 Likes

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ACEC's Strategic Plan The ACEC National Board of Directors approved a new strategic plan for the organization that focuses on inclusion, member engagement, and promoting value to society at the #ACEC2019Chicago conference. Watch this video to learn more about ACEC’s vision for the ...

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Timeline Photos We are saddened by the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings. He truly loved this country, and was a strong advocate for both the business community and the transportation industry. His challenge to us and elected officials that, "we can do ... 1 Likes

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Timeline Photos There are only four days left to register for the next general membership meeting. Sign up today to learn more about how ACEC is impacting our industry.

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Timeline Photos Happy #WelcomeWednesday! Please join us in welcoming one of our new members, Infrastructure Technologies, LLC. We look forward to seeing you at an event or meeting this fall. Welcome to ACEC Maryland! 1 Likes

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Maryland governor on privately-funded infrastructure projects In a video interview with Yahoo Finance, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan discusses the benefits of public-private partnerships to fund #infrastructure as well as a number of projects in the state, including the Purple Line light rail and plans to widen ...

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