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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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Smart cities must build resilient water strategies Almost half the freshwater basins in the US will be unable to meet demand 60 years from now, a Harvard study finds. Bad infrastructure causes the loss of 10% of clean water, but predictive algorithms are helping municipalities find and ...

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Construction and Maintenance-Promoting Innovation in Use of Patented and Proprietary Products FHWA revised its regulations to allow states to use proprietary or patented materials in federal-aid highway projects. The rule rescinds the requirement limiting the use of federal funds in paying for patented or proprietary materials, specs, or processes. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/09/27/2019-20933/construction-and-maintenance-promoting-innovation-in-use-of-patented-and-proprietary-products

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Cornell expert urges Congress to reform infrastructure policies | Cornell Chronicle US state and local governments are being overburdened with the task of maintaining national #infrastructure, and much of this is due to outdated federal policies and practices that need to be changed, argues Cornell University policy expert Rick Geddes. Speaking ...

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Timeline Photos Montgomery County, Maryland, Department of Transportation is seeking information and feedback from engineering consultants, contractors, financiers, concessionaires, and other relevant stakeholders for the Bus Rapid Transit project on MD 355. Learn more! www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/Resources/Files/355RFI.pdf

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Timeline Photos Don’t forget to register for the general membership meeting on October 24 at The Engineers Club! We hope to see you there.

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Crossing the bridge to BIM | Roads & Bridges Addressing the problem of crumbling infrastructure, the public sector is beginning to follow private contractors in pursuit of greater efficiency through digitization and the use of building information modeling. Several Departments of Transportation have launched BIM pilot projects, including the ...

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Maryland DOT Unveils Six Year Capital Investment Plan for Transportation The Maryland Department of Transportation revealed a 299-page draft of its Fiscal Year 2020-2025 capital investment program for transportation infrastructure. The agency plans to invest $15.3 billion over the next six years in a variety of projects aimed at, “improving ...

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Developers sought for redevelopment of Reisterstown Plaza Metro Station - Baltimore Business Journal The Maryland Department of Transportation is looking for companies to complete a second redevelopment phase of the area around the Reisterstown Plaza Metro Station in northwest Baltimore. Potential developers should respond to the state's request for expressions of interest by ...

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