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May/June26 print issue

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Civil Engineering magazine May/June 2026

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Features

The two leaves of a swing bridge are open. The bridge traverses water. There is greenery on the right shore and a town and construction site on the left.
Scotland’s Renfrew Bridge is a stunning display of innovative engineering

The new double-leaf swing structure links communities on both sides of the River Clyde, facilitating economic growth and capital investment.

Scotland’s Renfrew Bridge is a stunning display of innovative engineering
Photograph shows several highways and how they converge and separate through a major city. Some of the roads are straight and others are circular or semicircular. There are cars on the roads.
Multi-interstate overhaul in Louisville expands traffic capacity and improves safety

The engineering solutions employed through a best-value design-build method ensured the project met complex technical requirements.

Multi-interstate overhaul in Louisville expands traffic capacity and improves safety
A portion of an earthen embankment under a roadway has collapsed. The road is divided in two and there is a lot of rubble on the road.
An earthen embankment collapsed, causing major chaos on Wyoming’s Teton Pass

The construction manager/general contractor process made design and construction a more seamless process, enabling efficiency and teamwork.

An earthen embankment collapsed, causing major chaos on Wyoming’s Teton Pass
The photograph shows an aerial view of cars and other vehicles moving around a roundabout on a wooded street surrounded by residential and commercial buildings.
Two New England towns enhanced transportation with ‘complete corridors’

The roadway infrastructure projects balanced safety improvements and historical conservation.

Two New England towns enhanced transportation with ‘complete corridors’
The rendering shows a tied-arch pedestrian bridge spanning multiple highway lanes along an urban waterfront.
Philadelphia project reconnects its downtown to the waterfront

The endeavor features a new pedestrian bridge and a park that span a major interstate.

Philadelphia project reconnects its downtown to the waterfront

Departments

Image shows a wooden dam during construction. There is a low level of water in the foreground and on the sides of the dam is construction rubble.
HISTORY LESSON

Seattle feels the rush of hydropower

A timber crib dam marked the city’s first attempt at a municipally run utility.

Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
A QUESTION OF ETHICS

What happened when an engineer had confidence beyond his competence?

Public safety should be paramount for all involved in an engineering project.

A microscopic image of soil particles shows precipitated calcium carbonate after a biocementation treatment.
TECHNOLOGY

Soil-strengthening techniques are gaining momentum

Industry is partnering with researchers to develop these microbial processes.

Image shows two women looking at a multilevel building that has a lattice structure. The lattices are diamond shaped. Within some of the lattice openings are white circular pods that are empty or have trees in them. To the left and right are tall buildings, and at the top of the photo are drones carrying a large wooden box.
FAST FORWARD

Bionic hospitals could be the next big thing in health care

These facilities are designed to focus on holistic, patient-centered care.

Photo of Supreme Court facade by Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash
THE LAW

Can owners hold contractors to their erroneous bids?

Two courts say no.

Photo by Sara Kurig on Unsplash
WISH I'D KNOWN

Engineers should understand proper planning and risk avoidance

Delivering work on time and within budget is critical for successful projects.

Man holds cut-out humanlike figures standing in a circle in his hand.
GIVING BACK

What volunteers are doing to help mentor the next generation of leaders

Want more engineers, designers, builders? Teach students about the industry.

There are four images on the picture. The first shows a crumpled piece of pager. The second the crumpled paper transformed into another shape. The third shows a swan, and the fourth shows the bird taking flight. These images represent evolution, transformation, innovation, and creativity.
PRESIDENT'S NOTE

Navigating the intersection of transportation and sustainability

Civil engineers will drive the future of sustainable transportation.

Photo shows multiple highway overpasses.
ADVERTORIAL

Roads and highways as living systems

GIS-based Living Digital Twins are vital to roadway infrastructure.

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