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1. Summer and autumn movement ecology of native brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) in urban headwater streams of Eastern North America.

Author

Gutowsky, Lee F. G., Blair, Scott G., Cooke, Steven J., and Fox, Michael G.

Subjects
*BROOK trout, *AUTUMN, *URBAN ecology, *RIVER ecology, *ECOSYSTEM health, *HABITATS, *FISH populations, *URBAN health
Abstract

Urban streams are impacted by multiple anthropogenic environmental stressors that exert considerable pressure on resident fish populations. Species such as brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) are particularly vulnerable because urban environments typically limit the cold oxygenated water required by all life stages. To understand factors associated with native brook trout movement in urban streams, we monitored 20 radio-tagged individuals from late summer through the spawning season in autumn, and modelled how movement was influenced by body size and habitat. Tracking occurred in two adjacent streams that differed in forest cover and channelization. In both streams, brook trout mainly travelled upstream, particularly at the onset of the autumn spawning season. Larger individuals exhibited greater movements, and habitat complexity imposed stronger effects in larger individuals. Greater movements were made into locations of shallower depth and lower conductivity, although these factors were conflated with movement into upstream locations. This study addresses a fundamental knowledge gap in urban stream ecology by providing detailed information on the movement of a key indicator species of aquatic ecosystem health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023
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2. EARTH, ICE AND FIRE.

Author

Keller, Jonathan and Blair, Scott

Subjects
*WILDFIRES, *RAILROAD tunnels, *EARTH dams, *BUILDING foundations, *MOTION picture theaters
Abstract

The article offers information on the challenges faced during the construction of the Site C Clean Energy Project in northeastern British Columbia. Despite budget overruns, COVID-19 delays, and extreme weather conditions, the project, which adds a third hydroelectric dam to the Peace River, is nearing completion. The project is expected to provide 1.1 GW of capacity once all six generating units are operational in 2025.

Published
2023

3. Factors affecting seasonal habitat use of native brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) in urban headwater streams.

Author

Blair, Scott G., Gutowsky, Lee F.G., and Fox, Michael G.

Subjects
*BROOK trout, *SEASONS, *WATER temperature, *URBAN watersheds, *COLD (Temperature), *AQUATIC invertebrates
Abstract

To better understand the ecology of coldwater fishes in urban‐dominated landscapes, factors influencing seasonal brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) habitat use were assessed using backpack electrofishing surveys in three urban groundwater‐fed streams in central Ontario. Generalised additive models revealed that yearling brook trout (<100 mm TL) were primarily influenced by water quality (stream temperature, conductivity), while older brook trout (≥100 mm TL) were primarily influenced by stream morphology (water depth, undercut bank volume). Colder stream temperatures were preferred by yearlings in summer, whereas they occupied the warmest temperatures available in winter and spring. Yearlings were never found in sites with high stream conductivity (≥ 900 µs/cm), regardless of season, which may be attributed to poor water quality in stream sections with stormwater influence. Older brook trout were found mainly at intermediate pool depths in spring and summer, while there was a greater range of depths used during the spawning season. Undercut banks were important for older brook trout occupancy at all times of year. The protection of groundwater aquifers in urban watersheds is recommended to maintain optimal temperature regimes for the persistence and successful recruitment of native brook trout. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2021
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4. The Top 25 Newsmakers.

Author

Blair, Scott, Parsons, Jim, Post, Nadine M., Korman, Richard, Cho, Aileen, Powers, Mary B., Van Voorhis, Scott, Knapschaefer, Johanna, Buckley, Bruce, Lacey, Derek, McFarland, Pam, Rubin, Debra K., Yoders, Jeff, Rubenstone, Jeff, and Newcomb, Tim

Subjects
*SKYSCRAPERS, *TALL buildings, *SUSTAINABILITY, *BUSINESS enterprises, *CONDOMINIUMS, *CITY dwellers, *PASSIVHAUS
Abstract

The article announces winners of the periodical Newsmakers, individuals who have made a significant impact on the industry and their communities with their experiences, including Kevin Antonelli, Chad J. Basinger, and Sean P. Clifton.

Published
2023

5. 2022 GLOBAL BEST PROJECTS AWARDS.

Author

Blair, Scott, Rubenstone, Jeff, Korman, Richard, Adolphus, Emell, Rubin, Debra K., Reina, Peter, Lacey, Derek, Leggate, James, Yoders, Jeff, McFarland, Pam, Judy, Scott, Mannion, Annemarie, and Poirier, Louise

Subjects
*PARKING garages, *OFFSHORE wind power plants, *AWARDS, *MENTAL health services, *MORTAR, *CIVIL engineering
Abstract

The article announces the winner of the 2022 annual Engineering News-Record (ENR) Global Best Project Awards, including the Google Bay View Campus in northern California, the Tianfu Agricultural Exposition center in China, and the Canal Lachine Bridge project in Quebec, Canada.

Published
2022

6. Why ENR Values Our Link to You Using LinkedIn Social Media.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*SOCIAL media in business, *SOCIAL media
Abstract

This article from ENR: Engineering News-Record highlights the importance of LinkedIn as a platform for connecting with readers and viewers. With over 65,000 followers and growing, ENR provides convenient access to their editorial content, including industry rankings, cost trend data, project coverage, and podcasts. The article also mentions how the ENR Survey and Rankings Team utilized LinkedIn to share a zoom video featuring interviews with construction economists, discussing the global economy and construction marketplace. ENR welcomes feedback and encourages readers to engage with them on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

7. Top 20 Under 40 Winners Bring The Heat to Frosty Chicago.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*MILLENNIALS, *HIGH technology
Abstract

ENR's Top 20 Under 40 winners recently gathered in Chicago for a photo shoot and roundtable discussion. Despite the cold weather, the group looked sharp in their topcoats and even experienced snow during the shoot. The winners, with an average age of 36.9 and 14 years of industry experience, have already made significant contributions, with some being promoted to senior positions. The roundtable discussions focused on the interconnected challenges facing young construction professionals, with an emphasis on finding interoperable solutions across the industry. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

8. CARBON CAPTURE’S BIG MOMENT.

Author

ADOLPHUS, EMELL DERRA and Blair, Scott

Subjects
*CARBON sequestration, *CARBON
Abstract

The article reports that Calling attention to a growing number of extreme weather events making headlines, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm told Carbon Negative Shot summit attendees that the urgency for carbon removal solutions is "only growing." She added, "We just feel in our bones that carbon dioxide removal is fi nally having its moment." The DOE's goal over the next decade is to help reduce the price of decarbonizing industries, Granholm explained.

Published
2022

9. Seasonal migration and fine‐scale movement of invasive round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) in a Great Lakes tributary.

Author

Blair, Scott G., May, Chelsea, Morrison, Brian, and Fox, Michael G.

Subjects
*HOME range (Animal geography), *GOBIIDAE, *NEOGOBIUS, *LAKES, *FISH migration, *BODIES of water, *WATER temperature
Abstract

To determine whether invasive round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) from Lake Ontario were establishing a year‐round population in a tributary stream or migrating to the lake, we assessed population and individual movement patterns using mark–recapture assessment generated from weekly backpack electrofishing from May until November 2016. Round goby abundance was low in spring, peaked in summer and decreased again in autumn, suggesting seasonal inward stream migration and outward migration back to the lake. Adult round goby movement patterns were positively associated with changes in water temperature, but this was not the case for juveniles. Juveniles displayed a preference for shallow, upstream habitats. Observations of reproductive individuals coupled with a peak in juvenile abundance following the peak in adult abundance indicate that the tributary was used for reproduction and recruitment. The individual movement was primarily upstream in spring, and there was little net movement in summer, likely during reproduction. Downstream movement occurred in autumn over a short time period, suggesting rapid outmigration to the lake. The combined observations of seasonal population structure and individual movement suggest that tributary streams connected to large, infested waterbodies can be used for round goby reproduction and recruitment, rather than year‐round residence. This study provides evidence of round goby seasonal migration and their individual movement patterns within tributary streams, which complements an earlier study in Lake Erie tributaries and may be a common occurrence in other Great Lakes tributaries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2019
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10. Best Project Success Stories: A Long, Popular ENR Tradition.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*JUDGES, *EVAPORATIVE cooling, *SUCCESS
Abstract

This article discusses the tradition of ENR's Best Projects awards, which recognize completed projects that demonstrate exceptional teamwork, safety, and community benefit. The article mentions that ENR is celebrating its 150th year of publication and highlights the long histories of its regional magazines. The contest, which started in 1996, initially focused on regional winners but later expanded to a national level. The judging process has transitioned from physical binders to digital submissions, but judges still meet to deliberate. The article also mentions the first Project of the Year, a sustainable data center for Facebook, which showcased innovative features that have since influenced the industry. The article concludes by encouraging readers to learn from this year's winners to improve their own projects. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

11. Photo Contest Winners Depict Construction Drama, Grandeur.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*PHOTOGRAPHY competitions, *JUDGES
Abstract

The annual Year in Construction photo contest received a large number of entries, with nearly 1,200 images submitted. A panel of judges, including industry professionals and ENR editors, selected 50 winners that artistically captured the action and human spirit of construction jobsites. The judges were impressed by the quality of the photos and the use of various equipment, such as iPhones, Androids, drones, and jobsite cameras. The winning photo, chosen by online poll participants, will be featured on the gatefold cover of ENR. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

12. Patient and Tumor Disparities in Breast Cancer Based on Insurance Status.

Author

QUANG, CELIA, BLAIR, SCOTT, DYESS, DONNA LYNN, SPENCER LILES, JOE, HILL, SETH, and Liles, Joe Spencer

Subjects
*BREAST cancer, *HEALTH insurance, *MAMMOGRAMS, *MEDICAL care costs, *DEMOGRAPHY, *BREAST tumor treatment, *BREAST tumors, *COMBINED modality therapy, *COMPARATIVE studies, *INSURANCE, *RESEARCH methodology, *MEDICAL cooperation, *POPULATION, *RESEARCH, *TUMOR classification, *EVALUATION research, *HEALTH equity, *RETROSPECTIVE studies
Abstract

This study seeks to determine whether uninsured breast cancer patients are more likely to present with advanced disease relative to insured patients. We retrospectively reviewed newly diagnosed breast cancer patients over a 27-month period. Patients were sorted based on insurance status at diagnosis. Demographic and tumor-specific data were collected and analyzed using nonparametric testing. We identified 276 breast tumors in 260 patients. Out of the 260 patients, 71 patients (27.3%) were uninsured and were more likely to be black (P < 0.05), present with a breast-specific complaint rather than an abnormal mammogram (P < 0.05), and present with more advanced disease (52% stage II or worse vs 26.6% in the insured population; P < 0.01). Percentage of invasive carcinoma and tumor biology were independent of insurance status. Insured patients were more likely to receive surgery as first therapy (76.5 vs 46.0%, P < 0.01), whereas uninsured patients were more likely to receive chemotherapy suggesting multimodality treatment. Uninsured patients had a longer time to therapy initiation (56.0 days vs 44.5 days, P < 0.05). Our study confirms that uninsured patients present with higher stage disease are more likely to have breast-specific complaints and are more likely to require chemotherapy as first-line treatment confirming the under-utility of screening mammography within our uninsured patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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13. Mind Matters.

Author

BLAIR, SCOTT and BUCKLEY, BRUCE

Subjects
*MENTAL health services, *ANXIETY, *CORPORATE vice-presidents, *INDUSTRIAL hygiene, *SUBSTANCE abuse, *MENTAL health
Abstract

The cost to treat underlying chronic health conditions such as diabetes is two to three times higher in individuals with a mental health or substance abuse condition, which can become a concern for companies that provide health care benefits, says Gruttadaro. Via its website www.preventconstructionsuicide.com, CIASP provides resources and information for firms large and small "to implement a mental health program inside your organization. Prior to the pandemic, one in five people experienced mental health issues, making it more common than cancer, diabetes or heart disease, says Darcy E. Gruttadaro, director of the center for workplace mental health at the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (APAF). The firm also provides a wellness app portal through Wellness Workdays that includes mental health and financial wellness resources along with team fitness challenges where workers can win prizes. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2021

14. High-Resolution Hail Observations: Implications for NWS Warning Operations.

Author

Blair, Scott F., Laflin, Jennifer M., Cavanaugh, Dennis E., Sanders, Kristopher J., Currens, Scott R., Pullin, Justin I., Cooper, Dylan T., Deroche, Derek R., Leighton, Jared W., Fritchie, Robert V., Mezeul II, Mike J., Goudeau, Barrett T., Kreller, Stephen J., Bosco, John J., Kelly, Charley M., and Mallinson, Holly M.

Subjects
*HAIL, *METEOROLOGICAL observations, *ENVIRONMENTAL impact analysis, *METEOROLOGICAL precipitation, *THUNDERSTORMS
Abstract

A field research campaign, the Hail Spatial and Temporal Observing Network Effort (HailSTONE), was designed to obtain physical high-resolution hail measurements at the ground associated with convective storms to help address several operational challenges that remain unsatisfied through public storm reports. Field phases occurred over a 5-yr period, yielding hail measurements from 73 severe thunderstorms [hail diameter ≥ 1.00 in. (2.54 cm)]. These data provide unprecedented insight into the hailfall character of each storm and afford a baseline to explore the representativeness of the climatological hail database and hail forecasts in NWS warning products. Based upon the full analysis of HailSTONE observations, hail sizes recorded in Storm Data as well as hail size forecasts in NWS warnings frequently underestimated the maximum diameter hailfall occurring at the surface. NWS hail forecasts were generally conservative in size and at least partially calibrated to incoming hail reports. Storm mode played a notable role in determining the potential range of maximum hail size during the life span of each storm. Supercells overwhelmingly produced the largest hail diameters, with smaller maximum hail sizes observed as convection became progressively less organized. Warning forecasters may employ a storm-mode hail size forecast philosophy, in conjunction with other radar-based hail detection techniques, to better anticipate and forecast hail sizes during convective warning episodes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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15. ENR Reflects On 150 Years of Construction Industry Coverage.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION industry, *ENGINEERS, *INCANDESCENT lamps, *HISTORICAL markers, *CONSTRUCTION costs
Abstract

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including Alaska Willow oil megaproject approval, new rule under Fair Labor Standards Act and BlackRock's major push into infrastructure.

Published
2024

16. Popliteal Artery Injuries in the Morbidly Obese Can Occur While Engaged in Activities of Daily Living.

Author

Hunter, Justin L., Blair, Scott G., Quang, Celia Y., Mitchell, Marc E., and Simmons, Jon D.

Subjects
*OVERWEIGHT persons, *KNEE dislocation, *WOUNDS & injuries, *OBESITY, *MEDICAL care
Abstract

The article presents a study of obese patients who were treated for popliteral artery injury as a result of injuries sustained during their daily activities. It describes the conditions of the five patients and their respective daily activities that resulted to their posterior knee dislocations with significant popliteal artery injuries. It also suggests tips on how to avoid such injuries.

Published
2018
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17. INDUSTRY TRANSITION: With diversity and inclusive policies providing quantifiable benefits, construction companies sharpen their focus on LGBTQ+ employee recruitment and retention.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*EMPLOYEE recruitment, *LGBTQ+ communities, *EMPLOYEE retention
Abstract

The article discusses construction industry in the U.S. have sharpened their focus on LGBTQ+ employee recruitment and retention. It mentions about the Black & Veatch that has an internal LGBTQ+ employee resource group and has pledged to include LGBT-owned businesses in its supplier network. It also mentions about the Equality Act, passed by the House of Representatives to add LGBTQ+ protections to existing civil rights laws.

Published
2019

19. Roadmap Guides Graphisoft Updates, Deepens User Input.

Author

Blair, Scott

Abstract

The article reports on Graphisoft's strategy of driving software development in the architecture and engineering field by focusing on user-driven feedback and updates to their BIM software, including Archicad 27. It mentions that the new version offers features like an integrated design option management system, attribute organization enhancements, distance guides, and improved import-export tools.

Published
2023

20. Amtrak Details Plans to Triple Capital Spending in Two Years.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*CAPITAL investments, *HURRICANE Sandy, 2012, *REQUESTS for proposals (Public contracts), *INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics), *STREAM restoration, *BRIDGE foundations & piers
Abstract

The article offers information on Amtrak's ambitious plan to significantly boost its annual infrastructure investment over a two-year period, aiming to triple it by fiscal year 2025, up from 2 billion U.S. dollars in fiscal year 2023. This substantial increase in spending is vital to support Amtrak's goal of doubling ridership by 2040.

Published
2023

21. Assessing Real-Time Tornado Information Disseminated through NWS Products.

Author

Blair, Scott F. and Leighton, Jared W.

Subjects
*TORNADO warning systems, *INFORMATION dissemination, *CLIMATOLOGY, *WEATHER forecasting, *STORMS, *LIKELIHOOD ratio tests
Abstract

Real-time confirmation of a tornado specified in National Weather Service (NWS) warnings and statements is believed to increase the credibility and urgency of these critical warning messages for the end user, because it represents the greatest degree of certainty that the hazard exists. This timely tornado information disseminated in official NWS products and relayed through multiple sources by private and public partners may help the public believe, personalize, confirm, and respond to the warning message. This is the first study to explicitly assess the frequency of real-time confirmation of ongoing tornadoes within NWS products and explore what unique conditions may facilitate or hinder this process. Tornado reports and their respective NWS warnings and statements during a 5-yr period from 2007 to 2011 across the central contiguous United States were compiled and examined. Overall, 40% of tornadoes were confirmed in NWS products in real time. Increasing tornado pathlength, duration, and intensity subsequently resulted in an increasing likelihood of real-time confirmation prior to the tornado dissipating. The time of day was a factor; nighttime tornadoes were 20% less likely to receive real-time confirmation than daytime events. Additionally, increasing tornado forecast risk in products issued by the Storm Prediction Center corresponded to an increasing likelihood of real-time confirmation. Analysis of these data reveals specific scenarios when tornadoes are more or less likely to be reported in real time, providing some guidance for when timely ground-truth information may or may not be available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2014
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22. California Storms Leave Silver Lining.

Author

McFarland, Pam, Blair, Scott, and Schexnader, C. J.

Subjects
*STORMS, *MUDSLIDES, *COMBINED sewer overflows, *WATER resources development, *EMERGENCY management, *DISASTER relief
Abstract

The article informs how recent storms in California that have caused widespread damage to the state's infrastructure, including the damaging of levees, landslides, and sewage overflow. It mentions U.S. President Joe Biden has issued an emergency and major disaster declaration for the state to assist with disaster relief efforts and provide federal funding to those affected.

Published
2023

23. SEA CHANGE.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION contractors, *CONSTRUCTION projects, *BRIDGE design & construction, *CONSTRUCTION industry, *BRIDGE foundations & piers
Abstract

The article discusses the challenged faced by construction contractors because of winter typhoons, summer monsoons, and tides and mentions the views of Jiang Junbo, the vice president with Road & Bridge East China Engineering Co., on the company's construction area located in the East China Sea southeast of Shanghai, China. Topics include construction of the Fuchimen Bridge by Guangdong Changda Highway Engineering Co. and CCCC Second Harbour Engineering Co. and the bridge foundations for piers.

Published
2019

24. BEATING THE CLOCK.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*BUILDING sites, *DRONE aircraft, *SPILLWAYS, OROVILLE Dam (Calif.)
Abstract

The article focuses on construction site of Lake Oroville where excavator driver uses tire as squeegee to clean away rock and mentions that drones hover in sky photographing and surveying the site. Topics discussed include Oroville dam, California which was equipped with spillway, ramp up water releases from spillway forced to California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and dam safety emergency need due to rainfall.

Published
2018

25. ENR's New Construction Cost Data Dashboard makes Debut.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION costs, *AUTOMOBILE dashboards, *PRICE indexes, *COST estimates, *BUILDING design & construction
Abstract

The article focuses on the launch of an innovative construction materials and labor cost trend monitoring platform by NR. It is reported that the platform, called the ENR Cost Data dashboard, has been specifically designed to meet the needs of today's construction industry. It further provides access to ENR's proprietary materials cost data and indexes, allowing users to display, manipulate, and download the data.

Published
2023

26. ENR Honors Award Winners in Ceremonies in New York City.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*AWARD presentations, *AWARD winners, *TRANSPORTATION safety measures
Abstract

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics such as ENR's annual Award of Excellence and the Best of the Best Projects ceremonies, highlighting the importance of workforce safety and public transportation infrastructure in the construction industry.

Published
2023

27. A Radar-Based Assessment of the Detectability of Giant Hail.

Author

Blair, Scott F., Deroche, Derek R., Boustead, Joshua M., Leighton, Jared W., Barjenbruch, Brian L., and Gargan, William P.

Subjects
*HAIL, *NATURAL disaster warning systems, *HAILSTORMS, *DETECTORS
Abstract

The occurrence of giant hail, defined as hail ≥102 mm (4.00 in) in diameter, is a relatively rare phenomenon, accounting for <1% of all hail reports in the United States. Despite the infrequent nature of these events, hail of this magnitude has the potential to cause extreme damage to property and a substantial threat to exposed life. The short-term prediction of these events has been challenging. For giant hail since 2005, only 7% of convective warnings and severe-weather statements issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) accurately predicted a maximum hail size ≥102 mm prior to the report, with an average underestimated size error of 55.6 mm (2.19 in). The objectives of this study are to determine the detectability of giant hail in convective storms and to improve advanced recognition of these events during NWS warning operations. A total of 568 giant-hail reports, gathered over a 15-y period from 1 January 1995 through 31 December 2009 throughout the contiguous United States, served as the primary database for the research. Weather Surveillance Radar-1988 Doppler (WSR-88D) data and North American Regional Reanalysis (NARR) environmental data were collected for each case. Several radar signatures were examined to assess their utility in discriminating storms most favorable for giant hail. It was found that 99% of the storms were supercells with well-organized structure. Giant-hail producing storms were characterized by median values of rotational velocities of 24 m s-1 (47 kt), storm-top divergence magnitudes of 72 m s-1 (140 kt), and 50-dBZ and 60-dBZ echo heights of 13 100 m (43 000 ft) and 10 600 m (34 800 ft) respectively. Vertically integrated liquid water (VIL)-based products, maximum reflectivity within the storm, and reflectivity within the preferred hail-growth zone showed little to no skill in discriminating between giant hail and smaller hail sizes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011

28. TOXIC ASSETS: THE EPA'S SETTLEMENT OF CERCLA CLAIMS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Author

Blair, Scott E.

Subjects
*LEGAL settlement, *ENVIRONMENTAL protection, *ENVIRONMENTAL law, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law), COMPREHENSIVE Environmental Response, Compensation & Liability Act of 1980 (U.S.)
Abstract

The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) recent settlement of environmental cleanup claims against Asarco, the highest such settlement in history, highlights the incongruity between the tools at the Agency's disposal to recover cleanup costs and its actual behavior in pursuing such claims. The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1990 (CERCLA) provides statutory authority that should allow EPA to force polluters to fully bear the burden of cleaning up pollution. However, despite EPA 's relative success against solvent responsible parties, EPA appears to be less aggressive in pursuing CERCLA claims against insolvent polluters, even though the Bankruptcy Code provides additional tools to give EPA an advantage relative to creditors. This Note explains the statutory advantages that EPA has under CERCLA and the Bankruptcy Code, and then explores how EPA fails to behave like a rational economic actor in pursuing its CERCLA claims. I conclude by positing political factors and budget shortfalls as two potential explanations of EPA 's behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011

29. Tornadoes Impacting Interstates: Service and Societal Considerations.

Author

Blair, Scott F. and Lunde, Elizabeth P. K.

Subjects
*TORNADOES, *INTERSTATE Highway System, *EMERGENCY management, *STATE transportation agencies, *NATURAL disasters, *PUBLIC safety, *TYPHOON protection
Abstract

Motorists traveling on Interstate highways are likely to have an increased vulnerability to weather hazards due to their unfamiliarity with nearby towns, limited methods to receive short-term weather information, and a general deficiency of a suitable shelter. To assess the threat, a database of 678 tornadoes, crossing primary and auxiliary Interstates across portions of the central and southeastern contiguous United States, was compiled for the period of 1990 to 2008. Approximately 17% of Interstate-crossing tornadoes impacted vehicles. Factors such as time of the day, EF-Scale rating, and travel density were examined to assess potential association with the probability of a tornado impact. This paper discusses current warning and preparedness activities in the operational meteorological community and state transportation departments, and recommends future actions and new technology to mitigate the loss of life and property from tornadoes that cross Interstate highways. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2010

32. ADVANCING THE CONVERSATION.

Author

Blair, Scott and Judy, Scott

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION industry, *WOMEN'S employment, *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations, *WORK-life balance
Abstract

The article discusses that Engineering News-Record conducted a roundtable where Top 20 Under 40 honorees in San Francisco on June 04, 2018. It is mentioned that the nominees including Brett Earnest, Kimberly Davids, and Ryan Gallagher discussed key industry topics, biggest opportunities and challenges and shared their personal career journeys. The article adds that 75% of the nominees were woman, who talks about technology changes, safety perspective, and work-life balance.

Published
2018

33. Puerto Rico Recovery Inches On: Six months after Hurricane Maria hit the island, patience wears thin as power is still out in some places and money trickles in.

Author

Russell, Pam Radtke and Blair, Scott

Subjects
*DISASTER resilience, *HURRICANE Maria, 2017, *CRISIS management, *MASS casualties
Abstract

The article reports on the disaster recovery of Puerto Rico after the havoc brought by Hurricane Maria in 2017. Topics discussed include an overview of Hurricane Maria, the casualties it brought to the residents of the island, the condition of the residents, the recovery process of the island, and the efforts of the government and private sector in this movement. INSET: Modular Bridge Will Reconnect Communities.

Published
2018

34. MOVING MOUNTAINS: Replacement dam near Calaveras Fault strengthens San Francisco’s water-supply system.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*DAMS, *WATER supply, *PUBLIC utilities, *EARTH (Planet), *ROCKS
Abstract

The article offers information on the Calaveras Dam Replacement Project in the mountains that help in improving the water-supply system in San Francisco, California. It offers information on the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, responsible for earth-and-rock filled dam, that replaces a similar dam.

Published
2017

35. MARKET ON THE RISE: TAKEDOWN.

Author

POWERS, MARY B., BLAIR, SCOTT, and RUBIN, DEBRA K.

Subjects
*NUCLEAR reactor decommissioning
Abstract

The article talks about clean-up of closed nuclear plants as proposed by nuclear plant owners and contractors. It discusses the regulatory risks and community opposition that could effect the project, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency DECON, and decommissioning cost. The article adds that energy companies including NorthStar, EnergySolution, and AREVA will be undergoing decontamination and demolition of their nuclear facilities.

Published
2017

36. TOP 20 UNDER 40.

Author

Rubin, Debra K., Blair, Scott, and Judy, Scott

Subjects
*LEADERS, *CONSTRUCTION industry, *SUSTAINABILITY, *INNOVATIONS in business, *BUSINESS planning
Abstract

The article presents the views of construction industry's young leaders including Derek Hoffine, Enrique Elizondo and Joshua Broder on how the industry should address key issues such as workforce development, diversity, innovation and sustainability. Topics discussed include the best strategies to increase the future workforce’s quantity and quality; and how different generations can boost sharing of skills and knowledge so everyone benefits.

Published
2017

37. BLADE RUNNER.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*TELECOMMUNICATION, *BROADBAND communication systems, *CRANES (Machinery), *RADIO & television towers -- Design & construction, DESIGN & construction
Abstract

The article focuses on the execution of Terrestrial for Every Rural Region in Alaska (TERRA) network project. Topics discussed include efforts of the organization General Communication Inc. (GCI),for setting up of wireless, internet, and communication lines in remote areas using microwave and fiber optic cables, transportation of telecommunication towers using air cranes, and setting up of network by organization STG Inc.

Published
2017

38. How ENR's Team Put Together The Award Story and Video.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*OVERHEAD electric lines, *BUSINESS enterprises
Abstract

The article offers information on the periodical Award of Excellence winner Matt Compher of Quanta Services, Construction engineering company, further discusses about photography, videotaping and interview with Compher.

Published
2023

39. ENR Laces Up Its Work Boots for Latest Series on Rugged Jobs.

Author

Blair, Scott

Abstract

The article focuses on Engineering News Record (ENR) yearlong Rugged Construction series including the Corridor H roadway in West Virginia, the Kicking Horse Canyon highway improvement project in British Columbia, and the Yusufeli Dam in northeastern Turkey.

Published
2023

40. ENR Podcasts Flourish as Place To Discuss Key Industry Issues.

Author

Blair, Scott

Abstract

The article offers information on the periodical's podcast series which has delivered more than 50 compelling conversations with leading industry experts and decision-makers about the construction industry innovations, issues and developments. It discusses several themes of the podcasts which includes tech talks, transporting tales, diversity discussions and ‘talking' the jobsite; and mentions several podcasts such as one with Karthik Venkatasubramanian of Oracle.

Published
2023

41. OPTIMISM REIGNS AS CONTRACTORS SEE GROWTH CONTINUING.

Author

BLAIR, SCOTT

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION industry, *BUSINESS revenue, *CONSTRUCTION contractors, *SURVEYS
Abstract

The article discusses the issue's survey conducted on the construction industry in California and Hawaii, with topics including increase in revenues and market opportunities for contractors. Topics discussed include increase in revenue of construction firm Swinerton Inc. and the opinion of the general manager of company Lendlease, Mike Concannon. It also presents a list of the top construction contracting firms in California and Hawaii, which include DPR Construction, Hensel Phelps and Kiewit.

Published
2017

42. TEAM OUTWITS DEADLY RISKS: At Copenhagen’s lengthy Metro expansion, construction crews dodge killer contaminants, skirt around historic building foundations and stay on track.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*TUNNEL design & construction, *UNDERGROUND construction, *PUBLIC works, *INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics)
Abstract

The article discusses the challenge faced by workers in the construction of the third metro line in Copenhagen, Denmark. Topics include the preparedness of contractors in dealing with anticipated hurdles and unexpected emergencies, the ability of crews to safely thread the temporary bench marks through extremely tight corridors beneath the foundations of historic buildings and above existing metro lines, and comment from Copenhagen Metro Team's chief operating officer, Sigurd Nissen-Petersen.

Published
2017

43. Top Young Professionals.

Author

BUCKLEY, BRUCE and BLAIR, SCOTT

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION industry personnel, *YOUNG workers
Abstract

The article offers information on several young professionals in the construction industry, who are included in the Top 20 Under 40 rankings of the periodical "ENR Midwest." Young professionals mentioned includes Ben Braun of American Structurepoint, Eric F. Dues of Gannett Fleming Inc., and Paul F. Findlay of Robinson Construction Co.

Published
2017

44. ENR Newsmaker Choices Highlight Inspiring Events.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*WAGES, *OLYMPIC Games, *LEADERSHIP ethics, *CARTOGRAPHY
Abstract

The article offers information on the periodical's Top 25 Newsmakers awards aimed to recognize the achievements from technical excellence and innovation to ethical advances and leadership.

Published
2023

45. Photo Contest Winners Provide Unique Window Into Jobsites.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*PHOTOGRAPHY competitions, *PHOTOGRAPHS, *JUDGES
Abstract

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including image to ensure that both workers and jobsite exhibited safe working practices; and Witnessing creativity and curiosity from someone new to photography.

Published
2023

46. TRADE CONTRACTORS REPORT STRONG REVENUE GROWTH.

Author

BLAIR, SCOTT

Subjects
*CONSTRUCTION industry, *CONTRACTORS, *CHARTS, diagrams, etc., REVENUE
Abstract

The article informs that trade contractors has reported positive revenue growth in California, despite of backlogs. Topics discussed include an increase in the revenue among electrical and utility contractors, views of Chris Plue, senior vice president of Webcor Concrete Group, on the same, and a chart depicting specialty contracting firm such as Bomel Construction Co.

Published
2016

47. IN PURSUIT OF WATER.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*WATER shortages, *WATER supply, *WATERWORKS, *PUBLIC utilities, *SCARCITY
Abstract

The article reports that the city of Los Angeles, California has unveiled the One Water LA 2040 plan which aims to address the water shortage problems of the city. Topics discussed include the goal of the city to unify the various city departments, regional agencies and public stakeholders under one unit that will handle the water resources of the area, the process that will be used in selecting the appropriate water projects under One Water and the framework for financing the water projects.

Published
2016

48. Contractors Seek Out Latest Machines at World of Concrete.

Author

Rubenstone, Jeff and Blair, Scott

Subjects
*CONCRETE, *COMMERCIAL drivers' licenses
Abstract

The article offers information about the World of Concrete trade show to be held from January 18 to January 21, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It mentions that Portland Cement Association has been forecasting another strong year for cement consumption and construction activity in 2022 and beyond, despite the multiyear disruptions from the Covid-19 pandemic.

Published
2022

49. Keratopathy of Multiple Myeloma Masquerading as Corneal Crystals of Ocular Cystinosis.

Author

Kleta, Robert, Blair, Scott C., Bernardini, Isa, Kaiser-kupfer, Muriel I., and Gahl, William A.

Subjects
*B cell lymphoma, *MULTIPLE myeloma, *EYE examination, *BLOOD proteins, *IMMUNE system, *OLDER women
Abstract

We describe a 49-year-old woman in whom ocular cystinosis was diagnosed on the basis of a routine eye examination 12 years previously. Conjunctival biopsy was reported to support the diagnosis. The patient described photophobia for the past S years and reported a 2-fold increase in her serum IgG level for the past 12 years. On ophthalmic examination, corneal crystals were evident in the epithelium and superficial stromal layers, rather than throughout the cornea! epithelium and the entire stroma as in ocular cystinosis. The patient's serum protein level was elevated at 8.7 g/dL; protein electrophoresis showed an elevated &gama;-globulin peak, and the IgG Level was twice that of normal at 2820 mg/dL. Bone marrow biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of multiple myeloma. This case illustrates that multiple myeloma can mimic cornea! findings of cystinosis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004
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50. Syracuse Viaduct Removal Advances.

Author

Blair, Scott

Subjects
*VIADUCTS, *REQUESTS for proposals (Public contracts), *CONTRACT proposals
Abstract

The article discusses that an effort to remove the I-81 Viaduct in Syracuse, New York, passed a key milestone in September, 2022 with firms shortlisted for the first phase of work submitting their proposals on time.

Published
2022

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