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Utility & Pipelines Engineering

A new transmission line will loop through Metro Atlanta’s dense environment

The large-diameter main will enhance system reliability and operational flexibility, bolstering resilience.

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Bridge Engineering

Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Bridge rose above the drama

Spanning the Delaware River, the bridge eased commuter woes.

A view of the lake downstream. The water is still and reflects the tree line on the opposite bank. A line of trees is in the foreground next to the water’s edge.

Waterways & Channels

A Fort Worth, Texas, wastewater project preserves an aquatic environment

A new inverted siphon and upgraded piping are buried beneath a popular water recreation spot.

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Bridge Engineering

New bridge in eastern Rwanda brings lasting benefits to locals

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Ethics

A commitment to zero tolerance requires courage

Photo of Supreme Court facade by Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash

Business Management

Practitioners should flag contract inconsistencies before submitting bids

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