New York City pedestrian tunnel pushes engineering boundaries
The project showcases the implementation of near-zero margin-for-error logistics.
The Twin Towers: One-of-a-kind made twice
The office buildings were the world’s two tallest when completed.
New technologies help engineers keep the trains rolling
Drones, cameras, and sensors can detect problems with rail infrastructure.
Volunteers reach the peak of engineering’s promise in Peru mountains
The government's approval is not a design safety net
UNC Charlotte learns about its water system through a digital twin
The technology is a living tool that will improve with use, enabling...
An earthen embankment collapses, causes major chaos on Wyoming’s Teton Pass
The construction manager/general contractor process made design and construction a more seamless...
Giant Ethiopian dam promises greater flood control and water management
When completed, it will be the largest hydropower project in Africa.
In Bordeaux, France, the Simone Veil Bridge does more than cross a river
The bridge’s wide deck provides a public space for cultural and commercial...
September/October 2026 print issue
• Tall building design and construction have evolved since 9/11.
• Engineers hope new technology will extend a bridge’s service life.
• FastFloor is proof that structural engineering thrives on collaboration.
• Drones and cameras help detect potential rail infrastructure problems.
• Transit project reimagines bustling underground Manhattan.
The Twin Towers: One-of-a-kind made twice
The office buildings were the world’s two tallest when completed.
Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Bridge rose above the drama
Spanning the Delaware River, the bridge eased commuter woes.
Seattle feels the rush of hydropower
A timber crib dam marked the city’s first attempt at a municipally run utility.
‘America’s First Superhighway’ connected major Pennsylvania cities
The original stretch of the Pennsylvania Turnpike set a new standard for roads.
An inverted siphon brought water to 1800s Nevada boomtowns
The Marlette Lake Water System made mining for precious metals feasible.
Spanning the gap over Oregon’s Coos Bay
The bridge, which is part of the Oregon Coast Highway, is known...
Engineers and historians share their thoughts on their favorite structures
From tunnels to bridges, find out what inspires these individuals.
San Francisco’s hidden engineering feat: How a tunnel helped rebuild a city
Building the sewer required innovative technologies.
The Mountain Dell Dam in Salt Lake City turned around an engineer’s career
Building it helped John S. Eastwood prove an engineering concept — and himself.
Pennsylvania’s Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge has endured for 95 years
It was once the world’s longest multiple-arch reinforced-concrete highway bridge.
Engineers take a deep dive into inspecting waterfront infrastructure
The proper working of these facilities is vital to economic growth, national...
Detroit’s restored Michigan Central Station leads the way for future mobility
Mobility projects are moving the city in a new direction.
SunZia Wind and Transmission project brings sustainable power to southwest US
It crosses more than 550 miles and will be the largest venture...
Digital twin technology bolsters electric utility engineering
3D photogrammetry technology allows engineers to simulate repair work to obtain critical...
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